How To Change DNS Settings On Hisense TV

In this article, I’ll guide you on how to change DNS Settings On Hisense TV.

These instructions also apply if you wish to use a Smart DNS service to access region-restricted TV apps.

What Is DNS Setting On Smart TV?

A DNS (Domain Name Server) is a gateway to the Internet. They convert easily to remember domain names into IP addresses.

Think about the contacts app on your phone which converts into actual phone numbers when you’re calling someone.

The DNS settings allow you to change the DNS addresses so your device can communicate to a specified server rather than to your local Internet provider server.

Often this is done when you want your TV to use a Smart DNS service to access TV channel apps.

How Do I Change The DNS On My Hisense TV?

1. Tap the Home button on the remote.

2. Go to Settings and choose Network.

3. Choose Network Configuration: Connected.

4. In Network Configuration, select Advanced Settings.

5. Choose IP Settings.

6. Change the IP Setting Mode to Manual. Keep the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway value as it is and only change the DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2 to the DNS servers you wish then tap Save.

Note: The DNS servers in the image below are just an example. Yours might be different.

Hisense TV Not Connecting To the Internet

You may need to restart your Internet router and TV. This often clears the problem with the connection. If you’re still having problems, please check on the IP/DNS settings on your TV and ensure they are entered correctly.

Failing that, the IP/DNS addresses you’ve entered no longer work and you will need to contact your service provider to solve this.

How To Watch Geo-Blocked TV On Hisense Smart TV?

If you’re not in the country where the apps was made available, you will be blocked from accessing it.

To bypass this restriction, you can use a Smart DNS service.

How Do I Setup A VPN On My Hisense TV?

Generally, Smart TVs do not support VPN service.

However, if you still want to use a VPN service for your TV, I would suggest you get a second router and configure our VPN service on it. This method would leave you with your existing network which would be your local ISP and then a second router that would route your traffic via the VPN network. You would presumably then connect your TV to the VPN network.

Note: Using a single router solution is not recommended. It can be done, but the problem is that if there are any problems or issues with it, you have lost your connection to the Internet. If you set up a VPN on a secondary router, then any issues with the VPN setup will not impact your local internet connection.

Conclusion

Changing DNS setting on your TV is pretty much straight forward but if you don’t see a such option, most likely your TV doesn’t support such a feature. To confirm this, you can check your TV’s manual and/or contact the TV manufacturer.