Setting up your Hisense TV properly: picture, sound, gaming and VIDAA

First things first: three essential habits

1. Connect the TV to the internet, preferably via Ethernet cable, and run an update on day one.
2. Check that the TV is in "Home" mode and not in shop demo mode: otherwise the picture stays on aggressive showroom settings.
3. Change the picture mode : this is the setting that changes the look the most, in ten seconds.

Menu names may vary slightly depending on the VIDAA version and model. If you can't find a setting, ask our expert sales assistant.

The right picture modes

The menu is located under Settings, Picture, Picture mode. The TV remembers a separate setting for SDR (standard TV), HDR10, Dolby Vision and gaming.

Settings to turn off or reduce

• Motion smoothing (MEMC, AI Smooth Motion) : turn off or set to minimum for films ("soap opera" effect). Keep it light for sport.
• Noise reduction : unnecessary on Netflix or a Blu-ray, it erases detail. Keep it low for old standard-definition channels.
• Sharpness : often set too high at the factory. Lower it until the edges no longer look "outlined".
• Energy saving : it darkens the picture. Turn it off if the screen looks dull, bearing in mind that power consumption increases.
• Local dimming on Mini LED: leave it on, at a medium or high level. This is what gives the deep blacks.
• Colour temperature : choose "warm" for a more natural, less blue picture.

Sound

• Sound Mode : try the Cinema, Music or Dialogue modes depending on the programme. Standard mode is a good starting point.
• Soundbar : plug it into the HDMI 3 (eARC), then choose the ARC/eARC audio output in the sound settings. Enable HDMI control (CEC) to control the volume with the TV remote.
• Hisense soundbar : the feature Hi-Concerto makes the TV's speakers and the soundbar play together, on compatible models.
• Dolby Atmos : the format passes via eARC to a compatible soundbar.

To choose a soundbar wisely, read our TV sound guide.

Gaming: game mode, VRR and ALLM

• ALLM : when enabled, it switches the TV to game mode as soon as the console turns on. Check that it is also enabled on the PS5 or Xbox.
• Enhanced HDMI format : for 4K 120 Hz, the port in use must be set to "enhanced" mode (the exact name may vary) in the input settings.
• The right port : on the U7SE, VRR only works on the HDMI 3 and 4. On the U7S Pro and UR8S, all four ports accept VRR. On the A7S, VRR is limited to 60 Hz.
• Game Bar : during a game, it shows the refresh rate and VRR status. Handy for checking that the PS5 is really running at 120 Hz.
• HDR in games : run the HDR setting on the PS5 or Xbox once the TV is in game mode.

VIDAA: the Smart TV system

The Home button on the remote opens the VIDAA home screen: your apps, HDMI sources and live TV. You can rearrange apps to put your favourites first. On first start-up, the TV offers to create a VIDAA account; it is used notably for the app store.

Belgian apps on VIDAA

If you watch TV through your operator's box, everything works as normal: the box plugs into HDMI. For everything else, we check with you in the app store of the display TV before you buy. See also is built in for iPhone, iPad and Mac. From Android, YouTube and Netflix launch on the TV via their cast button, and Galaxy smartphones offer direct sharing (Tap View or Smart View). Samsung TVs don't have full Google Cast like a Google TV: for an app that only works with Chromecast, a Google TV Streamer solves the problem. The details by brand are in.

Cast and AirPlay

• AirPlay 2 : available on all the 2026 Hisense TVs we sell. Send photos, videos and screenshots from your iPhone or Mac.
• Android : use the TV's screen sharing. Built-in Chromecast is not confirmed on VIDAA; a Google TV Streamer or Chromecast stick replaces it.
• Smart home : the spec sheets list 'Smart Home ready' compatibility (Google Home, Apple Home and Matter, depending on the sheet).

Our Hisense models in store

Mini LED TV HISENSE 50U7SE€595.00Mini LED TV HISENSE 55U7SE€700.00Mini LED TV HISENSE 55U7SPRO€1,299.00MINILED TV HISENSE 55UR8S€1,296.00MINILED TV HISENSE 65UR8S€1,481.00TV QLED HISENSE 43A7S€398.00QLED TV HISENSE 55A7S€604.00

Updates

• Hisense announces up to 8 years of VIDAA updates for models from 2025.
• Manual check: Settings, Support, System update. Leave automatic updates switched on.
• On its website, Hisense also offers updates via USB stick : you need your TV's identifier ('extra ID') shown in the menus.
• The Dolby Vision 2 arrives via update on the UR8S, UR9S and U7S Pro: keep the TV updated to benefit.

: the TV updates in standby. You can also run a manual search from the same menu, for example if a service stops working.

The VIDAA remote has direct buttons for the major streaming apps, a microphone button for voice control and the Home button for the home screen. Shortcut buttons vary by model. If voice control doesn't respond, check the remote is paired via Bluetooth (the procedure is in the manual).

Screen care

Hisense doesn't make OLED TVs in 2026: no risk of burn-in, and no pixel refresh cycle to observe. To clean the screen, follow Hisense's advice:

• Switch the TV off, wipe with a microfibre cloth dry, without pressing.
• For a stain, lightly dampen the cloth (never the screen directly), then dry with a second cloth.
• Never use kitchen roll, or products containing ammonia, alcohol (ethanol) or acetone.

A few hidden tips

• Brightness sensor : when on, it adjusts brightness to the room. Switch it off if the picture changes too often in the evening.
• USB hard drive : to play 4K videos, plug it into the USB 3.0 port (fitted on the Mini LED models).
• Privacy : as on all Smart TVs, you can turn off ad tracking of what you watch in the privacy settings.
• Menu display time : adjust it if the menus disappear too quickly.
• Parental controls : lock channels or apps with a PIN.

For installation (height, wall mount, cables), also read installing and setting up your TV.

Frequently asked questions