Hisense TV
homebridge-hisense-tv-remotenow · v4.0.1
Adds RemoteNow-enabled Hisense TVs with power, inputs, apps, volume and the iOS remote.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Hisense
Devices it names
- RemoteNow-enabled Hisense TVs
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Works with Hisense TVs using the RemoteNOW protocol. Some models with different SSL certificates fail.
- Not working1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense H43B7100 TV | Not working | Error fetching inputs; maintainer suspects SSL certificate differenceSaved copyMy tv model is `H43B7100`, is it in the incompatible model list? How can I help you to sniff the SSL cert? Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #42 · 2023-02 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Local
RemoteNow protocol over LAN with Wake-on-LAN
You’ll need
- Wake-on-LAN enabled
- Static IP for TV
- TV and host MAC addresses
- Node 22+
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | No |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^20.18.0 || ^22.10.0 || ^24.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HiSenseTV |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 29 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 249 |
| GitHub stars | 26 |
| Open issues | 2 |
| Closed issues | 58 |
| Last code push | 2026-04-17 |
| Latest version | 4.0.1 (2026-04-17) |
| First published | 2021-03-28 |
| Releases | 42 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- Not needed for VIDAA U6/U7 TVs with native HomeKit
- HU50A6800FUW reported incompatible
- Some TVs always show ON
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- Television
- TelevisionSpeaker





