Key Notes
- Soft Reset Hisense TV: Unplug the TV cord → After 30 seconds, plug it back in → Turn on the TV.
- Hard Reset Hisense TV: Press the Reset button for 12-15 seconds to reset the TV without a remote.
- Use the RemoteNOW app to reset Hisense TV without a remote.
- Connect the Keyboard or Mouse to the TV’s HDMI port and use it to reset the TV.
- Reset Old Hisense TV: Press Menu button → Press Vol+ and Vol- keys to open Support → Select Self Diagnosis→ Click Reset → Enter 0000 to reset.
- Buy and use a Universal Remote for Hisense to reset it to defaults.
Is Hisense TV not connecting to WiFi, or not recognizing USB or HDMI connections? Resetting the Hisense TV will be the best solution. It is easy to reset your Hisense Smart TV to factory settings if you have a remote controller with you. But it does not mean that you cannot reset the Hisense TV without a remote. If your Hisense TV remote is unresponsive, you can rely on these alternative ways to restore your Hisense TV to its default settings.
When Should I Reset Hisense TV
For the following scenarios, one shall reset the Hisense TV to make it work properly.
| SCENARIO | REASONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hisense TV keeps lagging whenever you change TV channels |
| 2 | If the TV isn’t responding even after changing the batteries on the remote |
| 3 | If there is no sound while playing a media file using a TV video player |
| 4 | If the Hisense TV display only a black screen and there is no picture |
| 5 | When you want to sell your Hisense TV, a reset is mandatory |
How to Soft Reset Hisense TV Without Remote
[1] Unplug the TV cord from the power outlet and leave it unplugged for 30 seconds.
[2] After 30 seconds, plug the TV cord back into the source.
[3] Press and hold the Power button for some time.
[4] Once it turns on the TV, check whether Hisense TV is working without any issues.
How to Hard Reset Hisense TV Without Remote
Based on your requirements, you can reset the Hisense TV to its initial settings using any of these methods.
Use the Physical Button to Reset Hisense TV
[1] Find the Reset button pinhole on the backside of the Hisense TV.
[2] Using the Toothpick, pen, or paperclip, press the Reset button and hold it for 12-15 seconds.
[3] Keep holding until the TV gets turned off and on.
[4] Hisense TV will reboot automatically to complete the resetting process.
Use the Remote App to Reset Hisense TV
If you have an Android or iPhone, you can use the Hisense TV remote app to virtually control your Smart TV. For using the RemoteNOW app, you should connect your smartphone and TV to the same WiFi network.
[1] Install the RemoteNOW app from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone.
[2] Once installed, tap Open to launch the RemoteNOW app.
[3] Choose your Hisense TV to pair it with the app.
[4] Once connected, click the Remote option.
[5] Now, use the keys on the apps to reset your Hisense TV.
Note: If necessary, you can change the input on Hisense TV without a remote using the remote app.
Use the Keyboard or Mouse to Reset Hisense TV
Basically, Hisense TVs will have dedicated USB ports to connect external devices. Therefore, you can plug in a wireless keyboard or mouse and control your TV like your PC. Once you plugged a USB adapter into your Hisense TV, you can start using an external keyboard/mouse. Here, we have recommended some keyboards, which come with a built-in mouse pad.
- Logitech K600 TV
- Logitech K400
How to Reset Old Hisense TV Without Remote
[1] On the side of the TV, press the Menu button.
[2] Then, using the Vol+ and Vol- keys, open the Support option.
[3] Select the Self Diagnosis option and from that select Reset.
[4] Enter the pin 0000.
[5] Wait for 2-3 minutes for the TV to complete the resetting process.
Purchase a Universal Remote
If you have a universal remote at your home, you can use it to control or reset your TV. Some universal remotes can work by transmitting IR signals which requires no additional setup. Optionally, you can even buy a replacement remote for Hisense TV on e-commerce websites like Amazon and Walmart. Here is a list of the best universal remotes that you can use for Hisense TV.
- SofaBaton X1
- Logitech Harmony 650
- SofaBaton U1
How to Reset Hisense TV With Remote
[1] Turn on your Hisense TV and press the Menu button on the Hisense TV remote.
[2] From the menu, select the Support option and press Enter.
[3] Under the Support menu, select the Self Diagnosis option.
[4] The screen will show the menu. Click the Reset option.
[5] Enter the security pin 0000 (a default reset code).
[6] Wait for 2 minutes and your Hisense TV will get reset to default settings.
FAQ
Most of the new model Hisense TV has reset buttons on the backside of the TV. For older model TV, press and hold the power button for a minute and then plug and unplug your TV.
Locate the Reset pinhole button on the backside of your Roku TV. Use a paper clip or ball-point pen to press and hold the Reset pinhole for 12 seconds. Once it turns off the TV, release the Reset button.
