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Fast-Forward on your Hisense TV

Most Hisense TVs sold in Belgium and the Netherlands run VIDAA, Hisense's own system. Some models run Google TV or Android TV instead. Check which one you have first: that decides whether you use Fastmate V2 or one of our boxes.

Which system does your Hisense run?

Press HOME on your remote and look at the start screen. Pick what you see below and we show you which app to use.

Fastmate V2

Go to the steps

Still not sure? If you cannot find a Google Play Store anywhere, your Hisense runs VIDAA. You can also send us your model number (sticker at the back) on WhatsApp and we check it for you.

Overview per system

Fastmate V2 is our own player for Android-based devices, so it runs on Google TV and Android TV but not on VIDAA. You need an active Fast-Forward subscription, because the app is a player and does not include channels.

System Recommended app How you install it Support
Google TV Fastmate V2 TVBRO browser, then download from our downloads page Full
Android TV Fastmate V2 TVBRO browser, then download from our downloads page Full
VIDAA Fast-Forward box Connect one of our boxes via HDMI Via box
Route A Google TV & Android TV
Install Fastmate V2 on your Hisense

Fastmate V2 is not in the Google Play Store. You install it through the free TVBRO browser, straight from our secure downloads page.

1. Install the TVBRO browser
  1. Press HOME and open the Google Play Store. On Google TV, go to the Apps tab and choose Search for apps.
  2. Search for TVBRO, select it and choose Install.
  3. Wait until the button changes to Open.
2. Allow installs from TVBRO
  1. Google TV only: go to Settings, System, About, and click Android TV OS build 7 times until you see a message that developer mode is on.
  2. Go to Settings, Apps, Security & restrictions, Unknown sources.On Hisense Android TV models this sits under Device preferences. The name can differ slightly per model.
  3. Switch on TVBRO in the list.
3. Download and install Fastmate V2
  1. Open TVBRO and go to fast-forward.online/downloads/
  2. Choose Fastmate V2. The page is protected, so ask your Fast-Forward team member for the current password.
  3. Download the Fastmate V2 file and confirm Install when the TV asks.
  4. Open Fastmate V2 once the installation is done.
4. Add your subscription
  1. On the welcome screen choose Add playlist, then select your provider from the list or choose Service.
  2. Enter the details you received from Fast-Forward. Type them exactly, without extra spaces.
    Server: http://XXXXX.YYY
    Username: XXXX
    Password: XXXX
  3. Tick both Include TV channels and Include VOD, then choose Next.
  4. Let the channel list and programme guide load completely, then choose Done.
Want every Fastmate V2 feature? Favourites, recordings, multiview and parental controls are explained in the full Fastmate V2 guide.
Route B VIDAA
VIDAA? Use a Fast-Forward box

VIDAA is not Android, so Fastmate V2 cannot be installed on it, and VIDAA is not supported. The easy fix: connect one of our boxes to your Hisense via HDMI. Your TV simply becomes the screen, and you get the full experience on the box.

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Connecting the box to your Hisense
  1. Connect the box to a free HDMI port on your Hisense and plug in the power adapter.
  2. Connect a network cable for the most stable picture, or use Wi-Fi during the box setup.
  3. Press the Input button on your Hisense remote (Source or the input icon) and choose the HDMI input the box is connected to.
  4. Our boxes come pre-configured. Open the app, and if asked, enter the subscription details you received from Fast-Forward.
Looking for more choice? See the full range in our shop. All boxes are pre-configured for Fast-Forward and often bundled with a subscription.
Something not working?

Change one thing at a time and test after each change. That way you know what fixed it.

What you see Likely cause What to do
Google TV shows no apps or Play Store The TV was set up as Basic TV, without a Google account Choose Set up Google TV on the home screen and sign in with a Google account
No Google Play Store anywhere Your Hisense runs VIDAA Use a Fast-Forward box (Route B)
TVBRO will not install the Fastmate V2 file Unknown sources is off for TVBRO Repeat Route A, step 2
Downloads page asks for a password The page is protected Ask your Fast-Forward team member
Fastmate V2 says connection refused Typo in server, username or password Retype the details, check for spaces
Channels play, but the guide is empty or wrong Wrong date, time or time zone on the TV Turn on automatic date and time, then refresh the guide
Picture stutters or buffers Weak Wi-Fi or slow connection Use a network cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi, restart the router
TV freezes or reacts slowly Memory full or system hang Unplug the TV for 2 minutes, then try again
Quick check after setup

If all of these work, you are ready to go.

  • A live channel plays for a few minutes without stopping
  • Sound and picture stay in sync
  • Switching channels works with the remote
  • The guide shows the programme that is on now
  • Films and series open from the VOD menu
  • After closing and reopening the app, everything is still there
Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what Hisense owners ask us most.

Which Hisense TVs work with Fastmate V2?
Only Hisense TVs with Google TV or Android TV. Most Hisense models in Belgium and the Netherlands run VIDAA, which is not supported; use one of our boxes via HDMI instead.
Why can't I find Fastmate V2 in the Play Store?
Fastmate V2 is distributed only through our own secure downloads page. You only need the Play Store to install the TVBRO browser.
Does the app include channels?
No. Fastmate V2 is a player. The channels, films and series come from your Fast-Forward subscription.
When is a separate Android TV box the better choice?
When your Hisense runs VIDAA, or when the TV feels slow. A box gives you the full experience, whatever TV you have.
Can I test it before I buy?
Yes. Request a free 24-hour trial, no payment needed. Install the app first, then add the trial details.
Stuck somewhere? We'll help.

Send us your model number or a photo of your screen via WhatsApp or Discord. Every day from 08:00 to 21:00, in Dutch and English.