HiRemote

About HiRemote

HiRemote is a remote control app for Hisense smart TVs available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android. It connects over local Wi-Fi in about 30 seconds without requiring an account, email, or phone number. The app works with all modern Hisense TV platforms including VIDAA, Roku TV, Google TV, and Fire TV Edition models.

The app includes a full QWERTY keyboard for typing passwords on streaming apps, touchpad navigation, direct shortcuts to Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video, and on iOS offers Apple Watch control and Lock Screen widgets. All commands run locally over Wi-Fi between the phone and TV with no cloud servers or telemetry—the app never sees what users watch. The free version includes all core remote functions; the Pro subscription ($9.99/year) adds Apple Watch support, widgets, ad-free mode, custom button mapping, voice search, and priority support.

• no account
• remote control
• apple watch
• hisense tv
• wi-fi control
• ios app
• privacy-focused

FAQ

How do I connect my iPhone to my Hisense TV as a remote?

Phone and TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and it scans your network and shows your TV by name in about 5 seconds. The pairing process depends on your TV's platform: VIDAA and Roku TVs don't require a PIN, Google TVs show a 4-digit PIN you type once, and Fire TVs show a confirmation prompt. From scan to first button press takes about 30 seconds, and reconnecting after pairing is instant on the same Wi-Fi.

Does the Hisense TV remote app work without Wi-Fi?

Yes, but your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. The app talks to the TV directly over your home LAN using the TV's local control protocol. Cellular won't work even in the same room, and guest Wi-Fi networks usually isolate devices from each other.

Why doesn't my Hisense TV show up in the remote app?

Common reasons include the phone and TV being on different Wi-Fi networks, router having AP isolation or client isolation enabled, the TV's mobile app control setting being disabled, or the router needing to be restarted. The app has a full troubleshooting guide for deeper fixes.

Can I control multiple Hisense TVs with one phone?

Yes, you can control as many as you want. The app remembers every TV it's paired with indexed by MAC address, so you can switch between rooms with one tap. You can mix platforms freely on one phone and the app figures out which protocol to use per device.

Do my phone and Hisense TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi network?

Yes, every time. The app talks to the TV directly over Wi-Fi, which means your phone has to be on the same local network as the TV whenever you want to use it. No cellular fallback, no remote-from-office, no controlling your home TV from a hotel room. This is deliberate. Local-only means your button presses don't route through a server we run, which is faster (no round-trip latency) and means we don't see what channel you switched to or which app you opened. The downside is exactly what you're asking about — you have to be home.