You can use FireStick for all models of Hisense TV since it is a pluggable device that can be used either by plugging into the HDMI port or by using an HDMI extender for the older models. However, if you want to use a 4K FireStick, your Hisense TV must support the 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate.
How Do I Connect My Firestick To My Hisense TV?
As you may know, FireStick is a popular streaming device, but not all televisions are ready to accept it. To make this work, you need to connect your FireStick to your Hisense TV the right way. You must follow the 4 important steps below to connect the device properly.
Connect The Firestick To The HDMI
Follow these steps to connect your firestick to HDMI:
Powering Up The Device
Follow these steps to power your device:
- Grab the provided USB cable and the power adopter from the FireStick’s package. Plugin one end of the USB cable to the FireStick and another end of the USB cable to the power adopter. Plugin the power adopter to an outlet and turn on your TV.
Now, let’s take a look at setting up your Firestick.
Setting Up The Firestick
To set up your Firestick, follow these steps:
- It takes approximately ten minutes for the TV to complete the booting process. It is crucial to ensure that you’ve selected the right HDMI input for your TV. So note the HDMI port’s number once again and select the right one on the TV screen. You’ll notice the FireStick’s logo on the screen in a few moments. Once the booting ends, your TV will start searching for a remote to pair it with the FireStick. Press the TV remote’s home button to pair it with the FireStick. Once the remote is paired with the FireStick, you should press the play button. Doing so will prompt you to choose the language.
Now, let’s look at the next step.
Connecting To The Internet
Here’s how you can connect your Firestick to the internet:
How Do I Know If My TV Will Work With A Firestick?
Whether it’s a smart or non-smart TV, the basic FireStick models (Fire TV Stick Lite and Fire TV Stick) will work with any HD television with at least 1 HDMI port connection.
However, the TV’s HDMI version must be at least 1.4 or higher and support 4K Ultra HD resolution to work with the FireStick 4K series (Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max). If you don’t know the HDMI version and the resolution of your TV, check the manual or search it online with the model’s name.
Can A Firestick Be Used On Any TV?
As it turns out, FireStick works almost universally with any TV brand. The only requirement for FireStick is that your TV has an HDMI port and a USB port.
Now you might think this is a fairly straightforward question to answer, but the relationship between a FireStick and a TV is actually much more complex than you realize. This is because FireSticks is designed for TVs with specific screen sizes and resolutions.
Can You Use A Firestick With A TV That’s Not A Smart TV?
If you don’t own a smart TV, you can still connect the FireStick to the TV’s HDMI port and watch downloaded content. So, in order to use a FireStick, you don’t need a smart TV because there are various ways to access the live channels and apps.
For example, you can screencast from your phone to any TV with just the FireStick plugged in and by holding the remote’s home button. This allows you to use FireStick with a TV with no internet connection, although you require internet for the initial set-up.
Conclusion
Now you know if you can use a FireStick on your Hisense TV and the ways you can stream it on just about any TV, including non-smart and even without WiFi.
