How to Easily Reset Hisense TV: Models with & without Remote (2024)

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Last Updated: August 30, 2024

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  • Hisense Roku TV with the Remote
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  • Hisense Android TV with the Remote
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A common troubleshooting step is to reset your TV to factory settings, but how do you do that on a Hisense TV? Luckily, you can reset your TV with or without a remote across all models, including a Hisense Roku or Google TV.

Quickly Reset Your Hisense TV

You can quickly and easily reset a Hisense TV by pressing the "Exit" button on your remote for 20 seconds, and then selecting OK. To use the physical "Reset" button on the TV, press and hold it for about 15 seconds.

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With the "Exit" button on a Remote

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    Press and hold the "Exit" button for 15 seconds. If you don't see an "Exit" button, use another method with the specified TV that you have.

    • A menu will pop up and you can release the "Exit" button.
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    Select OK. This will reset your Hisense TV.

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    Turn off your TV for at least 20 seconds. When you turn it back on, you'll notice that the TV has reverted to factory settings. That means you'll need to re-download any apps or re-configure custom settings.[1]

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Without a Remote

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  1. Press and hold the "Reset" button for 15 seconds. It's on the back of your TV. Use a small tool, like a toothpick, to press the recessed button.

    • Release this button when your TV restarts. Once it restarts, it'll be like new. Re-download any apps or set up any custom settings you had previously.

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Hisense Roku TV with the Remote

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    Press the "Home" button. This will bring you to the home screen.

    • Alternatively, press the physical "Reset" button on your TV if there is one.
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    Go to the "Settings" menu. Press the "Down" navigational arrow on your remote to highlight "Settings" and press the "Right" navigational arrow on your remote to enter the menu.

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    Select System. Press the "Down" navigational arrow on your remote to highlight "System" and press the "Right" navigational arrow on your remote to enter the menu.

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    Select Advanced system settings. Press the "Down" navigational arrow on your remote to highlight "Advanced system settings," then press the "Right" navigational arrow on your remote to enter the menu.

    • "Factory reset" will immediately be highlighted. You can choose two options: Reset TV audio/picture settings Or Factory reset everything
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    Select Factory reset everything. Press the "Right" directional button to enter the "Factory Reset" menu and use the "Down" navigational buttons to select the factory reset method.

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    Enter a four-digit code. You'll see the code that you need to re-enter in the box in the text below the keypad and it changes every time you come to this page. This is a security measure so your TV is accidentally reset to factory settings.

    • Resetting means all personal data and accounts on the TV will be deleted and any downloaded apps will be uninstalled.
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Hisense Android TV with the Remote

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    Press the "Home" button on your remote. It looks like an icon of a house below the directional pad.

    • Alternatively, press the physical "Reset" button on your TV if there is one.
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    Navigate to the "Settings" menu. Using the directional buttons on your remote, go to the gear icon and select the middle button in the directional pad to open Settings.

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    Select Device Preferences. It's near the bottom of the menu.

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    Select Reset. It's towards the bottom of a longer menu.

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    Select Reset and Erase everything. This will reset your Hisense Android TV to factory settings.[2]

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Hisense VIDAA TV with the Remote

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    Press the "Home" button on your remote. It looks like an icon of a house below the directional pad.

    • Alternatively, press the physical "Reset" button on your TV if there is one.
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    Open Settings. Use the "Right" directional button to select the gear icon and press the "OK" button in the center of the directional pad.

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    Select Support. It's the last option on the menu.

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    Select Reset to Factory Default. This is the last option on the menu.

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    Enter the System PIN if you set it up. Skip this step if you didn't create a System PIN.

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    Select Restore. This will revert your TV to factory settings. All your data, accounts, and apps, will be erased and you will need to redo any custom settings.

    • You may need to enter a 4-digit code to confirm your action.[3]
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Hisense Google TV with the Remote

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    Press the gear button on your remote. It's near the top right corner of the remote.

    • Press Enter on your remote to open Settings.
    • Alternatively, press the physical "Reset" button on your TV if there is one.
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    Select System. Use the "Down" button to navigate to this menu option, then press the "Right" button to enter the menu.

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    Select About. Use the "Down" button to navigate to this menu option, then press the "Right" button to enter the menu.[4]

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    Select Reset. Use the "Down" button to navigate to this menu option, then press the "Right" button to enter the menu.

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    Select Factory reset. It's the first option on the menu. This will erase all your data, settings, accounts, and apps.

    • The "Factory settings" option only resets video and audio settings.
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Hisense Fire TV with the Remote

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    Open Settings. From the home screen, press the "Right" navigational button to select the gear icon and press "Ok" on your remote.

    • If you have a "Settings" button on your remote, press that to open the Settings menu quickly.
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    Select Device & Software or My Fire TV. The wording here changes depending on your Fire TV OS version.

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    Select Reset to Factory Defaults. It's the last option on the menu.

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    Select Reset to confirm. After you confirm your action, the TV will revert to factory settings. This will delete all your data, apps, and configurations.[5]

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      How to Easily Reset Hisense TV: Models with & without Remote (2024)

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      How to Easily Reset Hisense TV: Models with & without Remote? ›

      Press and hold the "Reset" button for 15 seconds.

      How to hard reset hisense TV without remote? ›

      If you have a newer Hisense Roku or Android TV, there's a handy little button in the back that easily resets the TV. Just use a toothpick, paintbrush, knitting needle, or tiny musket end from one of those green army man toys, and press the button for 15 seconds.

      How to factory reset hisense TV with black screen? ›

      To reset without a remote, take a small, thin tool (like a straightened paperclip) and press the "Reset" button on the back of your TV for about 15 seconds. If you can't find a "Reset" button or hole anywhere on your TV, you can also press and hold the "Input" button and "Volume down" button down for about 30 seconds.

      Where is the reset hole on a Hisense TV? ›

      No, not all Hisense TVs have a reset button. The two examples of Hisense TVs without a reset button are Hisense 65h6570G (2020) with Android OS and Sharp Hisense LC-75Q7570U (Android). You can reset these TVs by navigating the settings via remote control or physical buttons on the TV panel.

      How do I force a factory reset on my TV? ›

      Notes:
      1. Turn on the TV.
      2. Press the HELP button on the remote control.
      3. In How to use your TV, select Manual (Help Guide) or Help Guide.
      4. Select Settings.
      5. Select Configuring the TV.
      6. Select Watching TV or TV.
      7. Select Settings.
      8. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Device Preferences — Reset. (Android 9)

      What is the most common problem with Hisense TV? ›

      One of the most common issues Hisense TV owners encounter is picture or display problems, including black screens, no picture, or distorted images. These can stem from various causes, like loose cables, incorrect input settings, or even internal hardware issues.

      How to control TV without remote and Wi-Fi? ›

      All TVs (smart and traditional) have physical switches either on the top, side or bottom of the body. You're likely to find a panel of switches from which you can navigate up or down, left and right. You can also control the volume and adjust the brightness directly from these physical switches.

      How to do factory reset remotely? ›

      You can use Find My Device on the web, an Android device, or a friend's Android device in guest mode:
      1. On the device, open the Find My Device app .
      2. Select the device or accessory you want to reset or remove.
      3. Select Settings. To erase an Android device: Tap Factory reset device. To delete an accessory: Tap Remove device.

      How do I factory reset my black screen? ›

      Android-based phones

      Hold the home button and power button for 10 seconds.

      How do I reset my Hisense TV without a picture? ›

      Factory resetting your Hisense TV usually fixes an unwanted black screen. Press the reset button with a paperclip for about a minute until the TV turns on again. This should clear any internal glitches causing your TV to display a black screen. The error is likely also with the TV's display itself.

      Why does my Hisense TV have a red light but won't turn on? ›

      Thank you for your patience, If your Hisense 43R6 TV does not come on even though the red light is on. This may indicate a problem with the power supply, the main board, or the software of your TV.

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