Whether you can install Google Chrome on your Hisense TV depends entirely on which operating system your specific model runs, since Hisense uses several different platforms across its lineup. Here’s how to figure out which situation you’re in, and what actually works for each.
Check Which OS Your Hisense TV Runs First
Hisense Smart TVs run on custom operating systems that vary by model — most commonly VIDAA OS, though some models run Android TV, Google TV, or even Fire TV. This distinction matters enormously, since Hisense TVs running VIDAA OS do not natively support Google Chrome or other third-party browsers designed for Android or iOS. You can typically check your TV’s OS under Settings > System > About, or by looking at what your remote’s app button opens by default.
If Your TV Runs VIDAA OS
The only way to use the Google Chrome web browser on Hisense TVs is to sideload it using its APK file, and this applies specifically to TVs running Android, Google, or Fire OS — not standard VIDAA. On a genuine VIDAA-only TV, sideloading Chrome directly generally isn’t a workable path, since VIDAA doesn’t support installing outside apps the way Android does. Your realistic options are:
- Use the built-in VIDAA browser. Click the Browser button on your Hisense VIDAA TV remote to open the web browser directly, or navigate to My Apps from the Home page and select the Browser app from there. Once open, it functions much like a regular web browser on a PC — select the Homepage field to type and search using the on-screen keyboard.
- Cast Chrome from your computer. Since Hisense Smart TVs come with built-in Chromecast, you can cast Chrome from your PC or laptop to your TV. Open Google Chrome on your computer, make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, click the Menu icon, select “Cast,” then choose your TV from the list to start screen mirroring.
- Use a TV box. For a more permanent solution, connecting an external streaming box or media player that runs Android TV or Google TV to one of your Hisense TV’s HDMI ports gives you a genuine Android environment where Chrome can be installed normally.
If Your TV Runs Android TV or Google TV
If your Hisense model runs Android TV or Google TV rather than VIDAA, installation is much more straightforward.
- Install directly from the Google Play Store. If your Hisense Smart TV uses Android software, you can easily install the Chrome app directly from the Google Play Store. Search for “Chrome” from the Apps section, select it, and tap Install.
- Alternative: use the Vewd App Store. Vewd is a cloud-based app store that lets you use apps like Google Chrome on your Hisense Smart TV without a traditional install. Press “Apps” on the Hisense remote, choose “Vewd App Store,” press OK, and use the filter to sort and find Chrome.
If Your TV Runs Fire TV Software
Some Hisense models specifically use Amazon’s Fire TV platform rather than VIDAA or Android. On these models, if the Silk Browser (the default internet app) isn’t already available, it can typically be downloaded from the Amazon App Store instead. Chrome itself generally isn’t available through the Fire TV interface, so the Silk Browser or a cast-from-PC workaround is the more practical route here too.
Troubleshooting Google Account Registration Issues
If you’re attempting to add a Google account directly on the TV and running into a “not registered” error, this is frequently a sign your specific model simply doesn’t support direct Google account integration the way typical Android devices do, particularly on VIDAA-based sets. In that case, switching to the built-in default browser or casting from a computer is generally the more reliable path forward, rather than continuing to try to force account registration through the TV’s own settings.
Updating Chrome on Android-Based Hisense TVs
If Chrome is already installed on an Android-based Hisense TV and needs updating, press Home on the remote, select the Chrome app, press the button that opens its options, choose Uninstall, then reinstall it fresh using the Play Store method above — this ensures you’re running the latest version rather than relying on an automatic background update.
Join The Discussion
Getting Chrome working on a Hisense TV really comes down to knowing which OS you’re dealing with first, since VIDAA and Android-based models require completely different approaches. Have you managed to get Chrome running on your Hisense TV, or found the built-in VIDAA browser or a TV box to be the more practical solution? Share your experiences, questions, or setup tips below.
