Hisense · Google TV · 2022–2026

Hisense Google TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2022–2026
Model codes
121
Markets
United States
Platform
Google TV

Lost the Hisense remote, or it won't pair? If your Hisense runs Google TV, your iPhone can be its remote over your home Wi-Fi, including turning it on from standby. Try it free on your TV, then pay $5.99 once.

What works

Hisense's US TVs from 2022 on, including the U6, U7, U8, U9, UX, A6 and A7 series, mostly run Google TV, which Simple TV Remote is built for.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyTurn on Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast (called Screenless Mode on models with hands-free voice). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Connect the TV to your home Wi-Fi or Ethernet

    Settings › Network & Internet

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  2. Let phones and speakers wake the TV

    For turn on from standby
    Settings › System › Advanced System › Wake on Cast

    Set it to On. On models with hands-free voice (far-field mics) the setting is Screenless Mode. The manual notes it may not be on every model.

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  3. Choose what happens at power-on

    For turn on from standby
    Settings › System › Power & Energy › Power

    Power On Mode can be set to Remember, Standby or On. Leave it on Remember or Standby so the TV stays in network standby.

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In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

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  2. Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV

  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The TV shows a short code the first time you connect. After that, the app reconnects without a code.

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  4. Let the TV turn on from standby

    For turn on from standby

    Look for your TV maker's network standby setting (for example Sony "Remote start" or TCL "Screenless service"). Your TV's page lists the exact menu path.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)

    Settings › Device › Network › WiFi › Your Wi-Fi network › Status Info

    Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.

    Source

Models

121 model codes from 2022–2026 for United States. Codes are exact for their region. ·· stands for the screen size, so ··U6H covers 50U6H, 55U6H and so on.

United Kingdom: UK Hisense TVs with the same series names (U6, U7, U8, A6, A7, E7) run VIDAA, not Google TV.

United States: Since 2025 some series ship with more than one platform; check the last letter of the code (G = Google TV).

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)
50S7SG55S7SG65S7SG75S7SG85S7SGCanvasTV S7SG2026US50, 55, 65, 75, 85
75E8SG
Only the 75-inch model is listed on hisense-usa.com.
E8SG2026US75
55U7SG65U7SG75U7SG85U7SG100U7SG116U7SGU7SG2026US55, 65, 75, 85, 100, 116
55UR8SG65UR8SG75UR8SG85UR8SG100UR8SGUR8 RGB MiniLED2026US55, 65, 75, 85, 100
65UR9SG75UR9SG85UR9SG100UR9SGUR9 RGB MiniLED2026US65, 75, 85, 100
50M7QG55M7QG65M7QGM7QG2025US50, 55, 65
98QD5QGQD5QG2025US98
55U75QG65U75QG75U75QG85U75QG100U75QG116U75QGU7 (U75QG)2025US55, 65, 75, 85, 100, 116
55U8QG65U8QG75U8QG85U8QG100U8QGU8QG2025US55, 65, 75, 85, 100
116UXUX RGB MiniLED2025US116
43A6N50A6N55A6N65A6N70A6N75A6N85A6NA6N2024US43, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
43A7N50A7N55A7N65A7N75A7N85A7NA7N2024US43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
55S7N65S7N75S7N85S7NCanvasTV S7N2024US55, 65, 75, 85
43QD5N50QD5N55QD5N65QD5NQD5N2024US43, 50, 55, 65
65QD7N75QD7N85QD7N100QD7NQD7N2024US65, 75, 85, 100
55U6N65U6N75U6N85U6NU6N2024US55, 65, 75, 85
100U70NU70N2024US100
65U75N75U75N
Retailer-specific variant of the U7N.
U75N2024US65, 75
100U76NU76N2024US100
55U7N65U7N75U7N85U7NU7N2024US55, 65, 75, 85
55U8N65U8N75U8N85U8NU8N2024US55, 65, 75, 85
75U9N85U9NU9N2024US75, 85
98UX110UXUX2024US98, 110
43A65K50A65K55A65K65A65K75A65K
RTINGS (secondary). Sold internationally as A6K, which runs VIDAA in Europe and the UK.
A65K2023US43, 50, 55, 65, 75
55A76K75A76KA76K2023US55, 75
100L9H120L9H
Ultra-short-throw Laser TV with Google TV.
L9H Laser TV2023US100, 120
55U6K65U6K75U6K85U6KU6K2023US55, 65, 75, 85
55U7K65U7K75U7K85U7K
Hisense lists the U7K in its 2023 ULED lineup; sizes are from retailer listings (secondary).
U7K2023US55, 65, 75, 85
55U8K65U8K75U8K85U8K100U8K
The 100-inch model arrived in October 2023.
U8K2023US55, 65, 75, 85, 100
85UXUX2023US85
55A65H65A65HA65H2022US55, 65
43A6H55A6H65A6H
Retailer listing (secondary). Other sizes may exist.
A6H2022US43, 55, 65
50U6H55U6H65U6H75U6H
First Hisense ULED model with Google TV.
U6H2022US50, 55, 65, 75
55U7H65U7H75U7H85U7H
Sizes from TechRadar (secondary).
U7H2022US55, 65, 75, 85
55U8H65U8H75U8H
Sizes from 9to5Google (secondary); Google TV per the Hisense U8H manual.
U8H2022US55, 65, 75

How to read a Hisense model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

Hisense US Google TV, 2022–2026

65U8QG
  • 65Screen size class in inches
  • U8Series (U6/U7/U8/U9 ULED, A6/A7 4K, QD QLED, S7 CanvasTV, UR RGB MiniLED)
  • QModel-year letter: H 2022, K 2023, N 2024, Q 2025, S 2026
  • GPlatform letter (from 2025): G = Google TV

2022–2024 codes have no platform letter, so 65U8N is Google TV in the US. Retailer variants add a digit, such as U75N or U75QG.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

The TV doesn't show up in the app
  1. Make sure the iPhone and the TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. On the TV, open Settings > Network & Internet and check it is connected.
  3. Restart the TV by holding the power button on the remote, then try again.
The app can't turn the TV on
  1. Check Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast (or Screenless Mode) is On.
  2. Check Settings > System > Power & Energy > Power > Power On Mode is not set in a way that cuts network standby.
  3. Wake doesn't work if the TV was unplugged or switched off at the wall.
The TV doesn't appear in the app
  1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
  4. Check that the TV is a Google TV or Android TV. TVs with only Chromecast built-in can't be controlled this way.
No pairing code shows on the TV
  1. Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
  2. On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
  3. If it still fails, go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service and choose Force stop, then Clear storage. Then pair again.
The app asks to pair again every time
  1. Clear the storage of Android TV Remote Service on the TV (Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service > Clear storage), restart the TV and pair once more.
  2. Give the TV a fixed address in your router so it doesn't change after a power cut.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
  3. On Android TV 14 sets, a low-power energy mode may turn the network off in standby. Choose a mode that keeps the network on.
  4. If the TV uses Ethernet, try Wi-Fi, or the other way round. Some TVs only wake on one of them.
Volume doesn't change on a Chromecast, Google TV Streamer or SHIELD
  1. Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
  2. On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".

How to use your iPhone as a Hisense Google TV remote

  1. Join the same Wi-FiConnect your iPhone and the TV to the same home Wi-Fi network. Guest networks often keep devices apart.
  2. Pick your TV in the appOpen Simple TV Remote and choose your TV. The free check runs on your own TV before you pay.
  3. Type the code from the TVThe TV shows a short code the first time. Type it on your iPhone once, and the app remembers the TV.
  4. Let your iPhone turn the TV onOptional: open Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast (Screenless Mode on some models) and turn it on. It works from standby only.

Questions

Is there a Hisense Google TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Hisense Google TV remote app for iPhone that works with Hisense Google TV sets running Google TV. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

How do I turn on a Hisense TV without the remote?

Press the power button on the TV. Hisense says you can also use the TV's buttons for channels and volume, but newer models have fewer buttons, so check what yours has. If the TV is in standby and Wake on Cast is on, your iPhone can turn it on too.

How do I pair a Hisense Google TV remote?

Turn the TV fully on, since the remote can't pair while the TV is in standby. Stay within 10 feet, press Home, open Settings > Remotes & Accessories, then hold the pairing button shown in your Quick Setup Guide for at least 3 seconds. Select the remote's name and press OK.

How do I reset a Hisense remote?

Take the batteries out and press any button for 1 to 2 seconds, then put the batteries back. Hisense suggests this when the batteries are fine but the remote misbehaves. If it still won't respond, pair it again.

How do I use a Hisense TV without the remote or Wi-Fi?

Use the buttons on the TV for power, volume and channels. Phone apps need the TV to be on your Wi-Fi first, so for network setup you'll need a remote. Once it's online, your iPhone can be the remote.

How do I restart a Hisense Google TV?

Unplug the TV for 10 seconds and plug it back in. That clears most remote and pairing problems on any Google TV. Then pair the remote again if it still won't respond.

Does Hisense have a remote app?

Yes. Hisense points to its Hisense Remote NOW app, and Google's Google TV app also works on Hisense Google TV and Android TV sets. Simple TV Remote is another option, with no account and a one-time $5.99 price after a free check.

Why won't my Hisense turn on from my phone?

Check that Wake on Cast is on: Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast, called Screenless Mode on models with hands-free voice. Also leave Power On Mode on Remember or Standby. Wake never works after the TV was unplugged.

Is my Hisense a Google TV?

In the US, most Hisense ULED, A6, A7, QD5, QD7, CanvasTV and UX models from 2022 on are Google TV. From 2025, a G at the end of the code (65U8QG, 55U7SG) means Google TV. An F means Fire TV, an R means Roku TV and a V means VIDAA.

My UK Hisense is a U7N or U8K. Is it the same TV?

UK codes end in TUK (for example 55U7NQTUK), and those models run VIDAA, not Google TV.

Where do I find the model number?

It's on the label on the back of the TV. On screen, Settings > System > Advanced System > Help > System message shows the serial number and software version.

Will typing work in every app?

Typing works in most search boxes. Some apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and may ignore typed text.

About these TVs

Hisense moved its US ULED TVs to Google TV in 2022, starting with the U6H, U7H and U8H. The A6 and A7 budget series, the UX flagship, CanvasTV and the L9H Laser TV followed.

From 2025 the US model code ends with a platform letter: G for Google TV, F for Fire TV, R for Roku TV and V for VIDAA. The same series can come in more than one: the 2026 U7 ships as U7SG (Google TV) and U7SF (Fire TV).

Google TV models include the Android TV Remote Service, which Simple TV Remote uses to pair with a code on screen and send controls over Wi-Fi.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. Hisense USA: Smart TV platforms
  2. Hisense: U6H availability (2022)
  3. Hisense: U8K availability (2023)
  4. Hisense: 100-inch U8K availability (2023)
  5. Hisense: U6K availability (2023)
  6. Hisense: 2023 lineup at CEDIA
  7. Hisense: ULED X at CES 2023
  8. Hisense: L9H and L5H Laser TV availability
  9. Hisense: U9N announcement (2024)
  10. Hisense: 2024 U6N, U7N, U8N Google TV
  11. Hisense: 2024 ULED and ULED X lineups
  12. Hisense: 100-inch U76N
  13. Hisense: CanvasTV
  14. Hisense: 2025 ULED series
  15. Hisense: 2026 ULED MiniLED TVs (U7SG and U7SF)
  16. Hisense U8H user manual (Google TV)
  17. Hisense Google TV user manual
  18. Hisense 55A76K spec sheet
  19. Hisense USA product pages (hisense-usa.com/product-page)
  20. TechRadar: Hisense U7H (secondary)
  21. 9to5Google: Hisense 2022 Google TV lineup (secondary)
  22. Amazon: Hisense 55A6H listing (secondary)
  23. RTINGS: Hisense A6/A65K (secondary)
  24. Slickdeals: 65U7K Google TV listing (secondary)
  25. Google TV
  26. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  27. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  28. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  29. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  30. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  31. Android 12 for TV release notes
  32. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  33. Android 14 for TV release notes
  34. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  35. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  36. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  37. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  38. Hisense USA
  39. Hisense UK (uk.hisense.com)
  40. Hisense UK U7QF (archived)
  41. Hisense UK B7120 Roku TV (archived)
  42. VIDAA support

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