Hisense TVs force non-skippable ads when switching inputs and channels

Mar 11th 2026

Owners say lower-end Hisense and some licensed-brand TVs began showing forced ads after purchase, often even with ad settings disabled, while Hisense denies wrongdoing.

Non-skippable ads reportedly play when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, turning on the TV, and sometimes when changing channels.

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Hisense TVs force owners to watch intrusive ads when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, or even changing channels — practice infuriates consumers, brand denies wrongdoing www.tomshardware.com