Hisense has been slowly moving all new models to Google TV (2024–2026). If you are shopping for a new Hisense TV specifically to run VLC, look for the label "" or " Android TV " on the box. Avoid "VIDAA" models.
(check in Settings → About → Software Version) how to download vlc on hisense smart tv
Before you attempt to download anything, you must identify which operating system (OS) your TV is running. The installation process differs significantly between them. Hisense has been slowly moving all new models
Here is how to tell them apart:
VLC can play videos from USB, DLNA servers, network folders (SMB), or local storage. network folders (SMB)