Hisense TVs have a reset button on only one platform: Hisense Roku TVs. It's a small recessed pinhole on the back, usually near the HDMI ports, labeled "RESET". On VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV models, there is no dedicated reset button — reset is done through the menu.
Hisense Roku TV reset button locations
The pinhole is on the back of the TV, near the I/O panel. Insert a paperclip and hold for 20 seconds with the TV on to factory-reset.
R6 / R6E / R6G series
Back of TV, lower right area, ~1 inch left of HDMI ports. Label: "RESET". Pinhole size: ~2mm.
R7 / R7E series
Back of TV, lower middle, between HDMI ports and joystick.
R8 / R8H series
Back of TV, upper right area, near the side joystick.
If you can't find the pinhole
The joystick on the back-right also resets. Press it in (click) and hold for 30 seconds.
VIDAA TVs (no reset button)
VIDAA TVs don't have a dedicated reset button. Software-only reset.
Method 1: Hold power button for 60 seconds
Forced reboot — drains power capacitors, restarts firmware. Fixes 60% of issues without losing settings.
Method 2: USB keyboard for menu navigation
Plug USB keyboard into TV's rear USB port. Use arrow keys + Enter to navigate to Settings → System → Reset → Factory data reset.
Method 3: Phone app
Install the Remote for Hisense TV app, pair, navigate to Settings → System → Reset.
Hisense Google TV (no reset button)
Recovery mode
- Unplug TV.
- Hold the physical power button.
- While holding, plug in the power cord.
- Continue holding for 30 seconds.
- The TV may boot into Android recovery.
Hisense Fire TV (no reset button)
Plug a USB keyboard in, navigate to Settings → My Fire TV → Reset to Factory Defaults.
Hisense power button locations
VIDAA U-series (U6, U7, U8, U9)
Front-bottom of bezel, center. Recessed.
Hisense Roku TV (R6, R7, R8)
Back-right of TV, joystick.
Hisense Google TV (A6, A7, H8, H9, H10)
Side-bottom-left of TV.
Hisense Fire TV (2024+)
Bottom-left of rear of TV.
FAQ
Where is the reset button on a Hisense Smart TV?
Only Hisense Roku TVs (R6/R7/R8) have a small recessed pinhole on the back labeled "RESET". On VIDAA, Google TV, and Fire TV — no dedicated reset button.
How do I reset a Hisense TV without a remote AND without a reset button?
Plug a USB keyboard into the TV's rear USB port. Or use the phone remote app. Last resort: hold the TV's physical power button for 60 seconds.
How long do I hold the reset button on a Hisense Roku TV?
20 seconds. Holding for less just triggers a reboot, not a factory reset.