Hisense Android/Google TV Remote (ERF3A90)
A no-fuss infrared replacement that covers Hisense Android and Google TV sets without pairing rituals. For under ten dollars, it handles the job with minimal complaint.
TL;DR Summary
Pros
- Plug-and-play infrared setup — no pairing or programming required
- Button layout closely matches original Hisense remote, minimal relearning
- Directional pad has a confident, tactile click
- Covers Hisense Android and Google TV models broadly
- Price point makes it a sensible backup to keep on hand
Cons
- No voice control support — a real omission for users who relied on it
- Matte plastic housing feels functional rather than durable over the long term
- Shortcut app buttons may not align with every user's streaming lineup
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Extended Observations
A no-fuss infrared replacement that covers Hisense Android and Google TV sets without pairing rituals. For under ten dollars, it handles the job with minimal complaint.
Losing or breaking a TV remote is one of those low-stakes annoyances that still manages to derail an evening. Manufacturer replacements often cost more than they should and take weeks to ship. This ERF3A90-compatible infrared remote lands in a different category: inexpensive, immediately functional, and sized to fit the same hand positions as the original Hisense unit.
The button layout mirrors the stock Hisense Android and Google TV remote closely enough that muscle memory transfers within a session or two. Dedicated shortcut keys for streaming apps are present, and the directional pad has a satisfying click without feeling flimsy. The matte plastic housing is unremarkable but solid — nothing flexes when gripped firmly, which is more than can be said for some remotes at twice the price.
Setup is the kind that deserves mention: there is none. Point it at the TV, install two AAA batteries, and it works. Infrared means no Bluetooth pairing screens, no app downloads, no waiting for handshakes. For households where the original remote has gone missing and patience is short, that immediacy matters.
The remote is a clear fit for anyone managing a Hisense Android or Google TV set who wants a functional backup or permanent replacement without spending on an OEM unit. It also suits households with multiple Hisense sets where a spare in a drawer makes practical sense.
Two caveats worth naming: voice control is absent, which is a genuine loss for users who relied on it daily. And the build, while acceptable, does not suggest it will survive years of rough handling — it's a workaday tool, not a durable upgrade. At this price, both trade-offs are reasonable. The remote does what it promises, cleanly.
Our Verdict
A no-fuss infrared replacement that covers Hisense Android and Google TV sets without pairing rituals. For under ten dollars, it handles the job with minimal complaint.
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