--- title: "Lost your Hisense remote? What to do | Simple TV Remote" description: "Lost your Hisense remote? What to do Lost the Hisense remote? Press the power button on the TV, then use a phone app as the remote. Which app works depends on your TV's system: Google TV, Roku TV, VIDAA or Fire TV." canonical: "https://simpletvremote.com/lost-tv-remote/hisense/" language: "en" --- Hisense · Lost remote # Lost your Hisense remote? What to do Press the power button on the TV. [Coming soon to iPhone](https://simpletvremote.com/#get)[Check your TV](https://simpletvremote.com/compatibility/)Free check · $5.99 once · No subscription Lost the Hisense remote? Press the power button on the TV, then use a phone app as the remote. Which app works depends on your TV's system: Google TV, Roku TV, VIDAA or Fire TV. ## Hisense TVs your iPhone can control Simple TV Remote works with Hisense TVs that run Google TV, VIDAA and Roku TV, over your home Wi-Fi. Check your model, then try it free in the app. [HisenseHisense Google TVHisense'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.Google TV · 2022–2026 · 121 models](https://simpletvremote.com/hisense/google-tv/)[HisenseHisense VIDAAAlmost every UK Hisense TV, including the U7, U8, A6, A7 and E7 series, runs VIDAA. Simple TV Remote works with compatible VIDAA TVs, and the free check confirms yours before you pay.VIDAA · 2017–2026 · 209 models](https://simpletvremote.com/hisense/vidaa/)[HisenseHisense Android TVHisense's 2019–2021 US H8, H9, A6G and U6G/U7G/U8G models run Android TV, the older Google platform that Simple TV Remote is built for; pairing should work, but these sets aren't tested yet.Android TV · 2019–2022 · 26 models](https://simpletvremote.com/hisense/android-tv/)[HisenseHisense Roku TVHisense Roku TV models from 2018–2026.Roku TV · 2018–2026 · 37 models](https://simpletvremote.com/hisense/roku-tv/) ## How to control a Hisense TV after losing the remote 1. **Turn the TV on**Press the power button on the TV. 2. **Find your TV's system**Check the home screen or the model code. UK codes ending in TUK are VIDAA; on US codes from 2025, G means Google TV and R means Roku TV. 3. **Join the same Wi-Fi**Connect your iPhone to the same home Wi-Fi network as the TV. 4. **Open a remote app**Open Simple TV Remote, which works on Google TV, Roku TV and VIDAA models, or the app for your TV's system. If the TV shows a code, type it into your iPhone. ## Questions How do I turn on my Hisense TV without the remote? Press the power button on the TV. Hisense says you can use the power button and side buttons on the TV for channels and volume too, though newer models have fewer buttons. Check your model's user manual if you can't find it. What app can I use as a Hisense remote? It depends on the TV's system. Google's Google TV app works on Hisense Google TV models, the Roku app on Hisense Roku TVs and the VIDAA app on VIDAA models, and Hisense also offers its Hisense Remote NOW app. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi. Does Simple TV Remote work with my Hisense TV? Yes, with Hisense Google TV, Android TV, Roku TV and VIDAA models. Most Hisense TVs sold in the UK run VIDAA, so they work too. Fire TV models aren't on our list yet, and the free check in the app tells you for sure. Is there a remote app for my UK Hisense TV? Yes. Almost every UK Hisense TV runs VIDAA, and Simple TV Remote works with it: a free check on your TV, then $5.99 once. VIDAA's own free VIDAA app is another option. Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi. How do I pair my phone with a Hisense VIDAA TV? Open Simple TV Remote, tap your TV, then type the 4-digit code the TV shows. Type it straight away, since the code doesn't stay up for long; if it disappears, try again and the TV shows a new one. After a power cut you may need to type a new code. How do I tell which system my Hisense TV runs? Look at the home screen. On US models from 2025, the last letter of the model code tells you: G for Google TV, F for Fire TV, R for Roku TV and V for VIDAA. The code is on the label on the back of the TV. Can my iPhone turn on my Hisense Google TV? Yes, on models with the setting, once it's switched on and the TV is in standby. Hisense's manual lists it at Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast, or Screenless Mode on models with hands-free voice. If the TV is unplugged, press the power button on the TV. How do I pair a new remote with a Hisense Google TV? Turn the TV fully on, since the remote can't pair in standby, and keep it within 10 feet. Go to Home > Settings > Remotes & Accessories, then hold the pairing button shown in your Quick Setup Guide for at least 3 seconds and select the remote. Can I use a phone app if my Hisense TV isn't on Wi-Fi? No. Phone apps reach the TV over your home Wi-Fi. If the TV has never been connected, use the buttons on the TV and get a replacement remote to finish setup. ## Check your TV free. Pay once if it works. Simple TV Remote pairs with your TV and sends real commands before you pay anything. If it works, unlock it for $5.99, once. [Coming soon to iPhone](https://simpletvremote.com/#get)[Check your TV](https://simpletvremote.com/compatibility/)Free check · $5.99 once · No subscription