6 Hisense smart features worth exploring for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kick-off

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicking off in June, football fans across the UK are planning their watch parties, family gatherings and match nights at home. 

While the action may be taking place thousands of miles away in North America with the final in the New York, many of the best match-day experiences start much closer to home. 

From getting the most from your TV settings to making entertaining easier for family and friends, there are plenty of features across your home that can help take the pressure out of hosting. 

Here are six worth exploring for when the whistle blows. 

1. Let AI Sports Mode handle the settings 

When you’re settling in for a big game, the last thing you want to do is spend ten minutes adjusting picture settings. 

AI Sports Mode is designed to automatically optimise your TV’s picture and audio for live sport, helping enhance fast-moving action, crowd atmosphere and on-pitch detail without you needing to make any manual adjustments. 

Whether you’re watching a tense group-stage match or the final itself, it can help create a more immersive viewing experience while removing the guesswork from your setup. 

Try this before kick-off 

Turn on AI Sports Mode during the pre-match coverage and compare it to your usual settings. Pay particular attention to player movement, crowd noise and overall brightness levels. 

2. Use Freely to Stay on Top of Every Match 

With so much football taking place throughout the tournament, keeping track of where and when matches are being shown can sometimes feel like a challenge in itself. 

Available on selected Hisense TVs, Freely brings live TV and catch-up content together in one place, making it easier to move between live broadcasts, highlights and on-demand viewing. 

That means if you miss a kick-off or want to revisit the best moments after the match, everything is easier to find. 

Try This Before the Tournament Starts 

Spend a few minutes exploring the guide and catch-up features before the match, so you know exactly where to find live coverage and key highlights. 

3. Get Organised with ConnectLife 

Preparing for guests often means managing lots of small tasks at once. 

ConnectLife brings compatible appliances together in one app, helping you stay connected to your home while focusing on the things that matter most. 

Whether you’re checking appliance status, managing your food inventory, receiving notifications or simply keeping an eye on things while you’re busy preparing food and drinks, having a connected view can make hosting feel far more manageable. 

Try This Before Match Night 

Take some time to explore the app and familiarise yourself with the features available across your connected appliances. A little preparation now can help save you time later. 

4. Serve drinks at their best 

From soft drinks and mixers to wine for evening gatherings, serving temperature can have a bigger impact than people realise. 

Dedicated wine coolers help maintain consistent temperatures and, in dual-zone models, allow different types of drinks to be stored separately. 

It’s a simple way to free up space in your main fridge while ensuring refreshments are ready for when guests arrive. 

Try this before hosting 

Set your drinks to their ideal serving temperatures a few hours in advance so everything is ready for when the doorbell rings. 

5. Don’t get caught short on match-day essentials 

Running out of drinks, snacks or barbecue supplies halfway through a gathering is something every host tries to avoid. 

Some connected refrigeration models (like the Hi9 Freestanding Cross Door refrigerator) include inventory management features that can help households keep track of frequently used items and plan ahead more effectively. 

Whether you’re hosting one match or planning a full tournament schedule, having better visibility of what’s already in your fridge can help reduce food waste and cut down on last-minute supermarket trips. 

Try this before your next shop 

Create a match-day shopping list and use inventory tracking features to help identify what needs replacing before guests arrive. 

6. Let Auto-Dose take one job off your list 

Hosting should be about enjoying the game, not worrying about the clean-up. 

HIsense dishwashers with Auto-Dose technology, like the Hi6 Freestanding Dishwasher, helps simplify dishwashing by automatically dispensing detergent for each cycle, removing one more task from your post-match routine. 

It may not be the most glamorous feature in your home, but after a long evening of entertaining, it’s often the practical conveniences that make the biggest difference. 

Try this after the final whistle 

Load glasses, plates and serving dishes before sitting down to watch the match. Future you will be grateful. 

Make the most of every match 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ promises unforgettable moments on the pitch. A little preparation at home can help make those moments even more enjoyable. 

Whether it’s using AI Sports Mode to optimise your viewing experience, exploring Freely before the tournament begins or discovering new ways to stay organised with ConnectLife, now is the perfect time to get your home ready for the summer of football.