To connect your smart TV to WiFi, you need your wireless network name (SSID) and its case-sensitive password, then navigate your TV's settings menu to select your network and enter the password. This process unlocks streaming services and online features directly on your TV without extra cables.
Before you connect your smart TV to wifi: Prerequisites
Before starting, locate your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password. These are usually printed on a sticker on your wireless router or can be found in your router's settings. Remember that Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive, so enter the password exactly as it appears, including any capital or lowercase letters.
How to connect a Samsung smart TV to wifi
For most Samsung smart TVs, press the Home button on your remote. Navigate to Settings, then General, then Network, and select Open Network Settings. Choose Wireless from the list of connection types. Your TV will scan for available networks; select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password using the on-screen keyboard. If you need to mirror a laptop screen instead, you can connect computer to Samsung smart TV wireless for presentations or streaming. If your TV fails to detect any networks, you may need to connect to internet Samsung smart TV using an alternative method like a wired Ethernet setup. Note that older Samsung Smart TV models (such as 2018 NU7100/NU710D, NU7200, and NU7300/NU730D) may only support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks and will not detect 5 GHz networks.
How to connect an LG smart TV to wifi
On an LG smart TV, press the Settings gear icon on your remote. Select All Settings, then go to General, choose Network, and select Wi-Fi Connection. Your TV will list available wireless networks. Pick your home network and enter the password to complete the connection.
How to connect a Roku TV to wifi
For Roku TVs, press the Home button on your remote. Navigate to Settings, then Network, and select Set up connection. Choose Wireless from the options. Your Roku TV will scan for nearby networks; select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
How to connect an Amazon Fire TV to wifi
On an Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, press the Settings gear icon on your remote. Select Network from the menu. Your device will display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Choose your home network and enter the password to connect.
What about Wi-Fi Direct?
Wi-Fi Direct is a feature that allows direct connection between a device and the TV for local content sharing, but it does not provide internet access to the TV. This means Wi-Fi Direct is useful for screen mirroring from a phone or tablet, not for connecting your smart TV to the internet. To get online, you must use the standard Wi-Fi connection method described above.
Troubleshooting your smart TV wifi connection
If your TV cannot connect or the connection drops, try these basic fixes. First, restart both your smart TV and your wireless router by unplugging them for 30 seconds and plugging them back in. Check for interference from other electronics like cordless phones or microwave ovens, and move them away from your TV and router if possible. Finally, try moving the router closer to your TV to improve signal strength.
For the wider topic, see connecting a smart TV to Wi-Fi.
