Xbox app rolls out to more smart TVs from Hisense

Microsoft announced that it is rolling out the Xbox app to millions more people via Hisense smart TV models. The aim is to bring Xbox to more devices players already own, giving them more ways to jump into their favorite games, especially those who may not be able to afford or justify buying dedicated gaming hardware. Over the past month, Microsoft started rolling out the XBOX app to millions of VIDAA OS-powered Smart TVs from 2024-2026, including supported Hisense models. With a compatible TV and controller, this gives fans another way to enjoy your favorite games with Xbox. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can stream hundreds of games directly to their TVs (game library varies over time, by region, device, and Game Pass plan). Whether you’re exploring Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, or discovering a new favorite, your progress moves with you, so it’s easy to pick up and play across devices. XBOX Game Pass subscribers can also stream supported games they already own, even outside the Game Pass catalog. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said this means the Xbox app now reaches more than 150 million people via connected TVs. With this Xbox cloud gaming solution, there is no additional console required in addition to a consumer’s existing connected TV. To use the Xbox app, players will need to have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass. Xbox has begun testing an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, but it is limited only two Xbox Insiders. Overall, this is a pretty good solution for players who can’t afford new machines, especially at a time of rising memory chip prices due to heavy AI demand. This summer we've expanded XBOX streaming to more than 150 million TVs and devices around the world because not everyone can afford dedicated gaming hardware. Today we're adding millions more through VIDAA OS and Hisense, so more people can play on the hardware they already own. https://t.co/5A1BlAvG3w— ASHA (@asha_shar) July 30, 2026 Microsoft said it will continue rolling out the Xbox app to compatible VIDAA OS TVs over time, with availability expanding gradually as updates reach additional devices and regions. How to Get Started To start playing, you’ll need:A VIDAA OS-powered Smart TV or supported Hisense TV running on VIDAA OS 9.6 or higher. For more information on compatible models, contact VIDAA support.An XBOX Game Pass subscription – Ultimate, Premium, or Essential.A supported Bluetooth enabled wireless controller, like the XBOX Wireless Controller.A reliable high-speed internet connection.How to Get the Xbox app on Your TV To get started, make sure your TV is updated to VIDAA OS 9.6 and the XBOX app will appear on your Home Page. Here’s how:Check your TV for a VIDAA OS 9.6 update (please note that the update may not be available on all supported TVs at launch). For more information, contact VIDAA support.Once updated, access the Xbox app from the Home Page or “Games” section of the menu bar of your TV.Sign into or create your Xbox account.Connect a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller. Controllers like the XBOX Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, PlayStation DualSense, or PlayStation DualShock 4 controller are all compatible.Choose a game and start playing! To learn more about how you can play across TVs and browsers on supported devices like smartphones, Windows PCs, and tablets, check out https://xbox.com/cloudgaming. The post Xbox app rolls out to more smart TVs from Hisense appeared first on GamesBeat.

Jul 31, 2026 - 05:31

Xbox app rolls out to more smart TVs from Hisense

Microsoft announced that it is rolling out the Xbox app to millions more people via Hisense smart TV models.

The aim is to bring Xbox to more devices players already own, giving them more ways to jump into their favorite games, especially those who may not be able to afford or justify buying dedicated gaming hardware.

Over the past month, Microsoft started rolling out the XBOX app to millions of VIDAA OS-powered Smart TVs from 2024-2026, including supported Hisense models. With a compatible TV and controller, this gives fans another way to enjoy your favorite games with Xbox.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can stream hundreds of games directly to their TVs (game library varies over time, by region, device, and Game Pass plan). Whether you’re exploring Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, or discovering a new favorite, your progress moves with you, so it’s easy to pick up and play across devices. XBOX Game Pass subscribers can also stream supported games they already own, even outside the Game Pass catalog.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said this means the Xbox app now reaches more than 150 million people via connected TVs. With this Xbox cloud gaming solution, there is no additional console required in addition to a consumer’s existing connected TV. To use the Xbox app, players will need to have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass. Xbox has begun testing an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, but it is limited only two Xbox Insiders. Overall, this is a pretty good solution for players who can’t afford new machines, especially at a time of rising memory chip prices due to heavy AI demand.

This summer we've expanded XBOX streaming to more than 150 million TVs and devices around the world because not everyone can afford dedicated gaming hardware. Today we're adding millions more through VIDAA OS and Hisense, so more people can play on the hardware they already own. https://t.co/5A1BlAvG3w

— ASHA (@asha_shar) July 30, 2026 Microsoft said it will continue rolling out the Xbox app to compatible VIDAA OS TVs over time, with availability expanding gradually as updates reach additional devices and regions.

How to Get Started

To start playing, you’ll need:

A VIDAA OS-powered Smart TV or supported Hisense TV running on VIDAA OS 9.6 or higher. For more information on compatible models, contact VIDAA support.
An XBOX Game Pass subscription – Ultimate, Premium, or Essential.
A supported Bluetooth enabled wireless controller, like the XBOX Wireless Controller.
A reliable high-speed internet connection.

How to Get the Xbox app on Your TV

To get started, make sure your TV is updated to VIDAA OS 9.6 and the XBOX app will appear on your Home Page. Here’s how:

Check your TV for a VIDAA OS 9.6 update (please note that the update may not be available on all supported TVs at launch). For more information, contact VIDAA support.
Once updated, access the Xbox app from the Home Page or “Games” section of the menu bar of your TV.
Sign into or create your Xbox account.
Connect a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller. Controllers like the XBOX Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, PlayStation DualSense, or PlayStation DualShock 4 controller are all compatible.
Choose a game and start playing!

To learn more about how you can play across TVs and browsers on supported devices like smartphones, Windows PCs, and tablets, check out https://xbox.com/cloudgaming.

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