How to control Hisense TV from your phone

Hisense uses several systems: Google TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and its own VIDAA. Zorvo is designed for the Google TV and Roku TV models. VIDAA and Fire TV models are not supported yet.

Depends on the TV system

Zorvo is designed for this brand's models that run Google TV, Android TV or Roku TV. Testing on real TVs is still in progress, and other systems are not supported yet.

Before you start

  • Turn the TV on. A TV in standby often cannot be found.
  • Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network, not a VPN).
  • Install Zorvo from Google Play and allow the nearby devices or local network permission when it asks.

Step 1: turn on phone control on the TV

  1. Find the system in Settings, in an About or System section.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.
  2. Hisense with Google TV or Android TV: follow the Google TV steps and type the pairing code.
  3. Hisense with Roku TV: follow the Roku steps. Set Control by mobile apps to Default or Permissive.
  4. Hisense with VIDAA or Fire TV: Zorvo cannot control it yet. See the status note above.

Step 2: pair Zorvo with the TV

  1. Open Zorvo and pick your Hisense in the list.
  2. Google TV model: type the code from the TV.
  3. Roku TV model: no code is needed.
  4. If your TV does not appear, run the compatibility check.

What you can do

  • Arrow keys, OK, Back and Home
  • Volume and mute
  • Launch apps
  • Typing with your phone keyboard

Turning the TV on from your phone

Waking from standby depends on the system and model.

Good to know

  • VIDAA is a separate system with no open network control. Support is planned.
  • Fire TV models need a different method that is planned.

Questions about Hisense TV

Is Hisense VIDAA supported?

Not yet. Zorvo's compatibility check says so plainly and explains why.

How can I tell which Hisense system I have?

Look at the home screen and the Settings > About section. VIDAA has its own home screen, Roku TV shows Roku, Google TV shows Google.

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Last reviewed: 2026-11-14

Zorvo is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google, Amazon, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Vizio, Panasonic or any other TV maker. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Compatibility depends on the TV model, its software version and your network. Run the in-app compatibility check to see what your TV supports.