How to fix Smart TV not connecting to WiFi Network [5 Easy Ways]

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In this article, you can check easy ways to fix smart TV not connecting to WiFi network.

Smart TVs are one of the living room gadgets that have improved over the years. And, living in a world where almost every device that you could connect to the internet. It is surely a good feature as it makes life easier and having Smart TVs that let you connect to the internet is just a blessing.

You can simply browse through tons of apps that are available through the respective apps stores, download them and stream content for free or purchase a subscription. However, things can get pretty rough if your smart TV is not able to connect itself to the internet. This is where this guide comes in handy as it shows you various troubleshooting methods on how to fix such an issue.

If you are someone that relies on your Wi-Fi to watch and stream content and your TV refuses to connect to the internet, it can be a headache, Because you would have nothing to watch at all, and it can get worse if you might have canceled your cable network connection. However, like all issues, there is always a solution. This guide will show you several ways that you need to follow in case your TV ever refuses to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

Methods to fix Smart TV not connecting to Wi-Fi Network

Restart your Smart TV

The first thing that you need to do is to simply restart your Smart TV. You can do that by pressing the power button on the TV remote to switch it off. Switch the TV back on and see if it connects to the Wi-Fi network. If it doesnโ€™t, you can perform a  soft reset. You can do this by unplugging the TV from its electric source and wait for a few minutes. Approximately 30 to 40 seconds should be just right. Plug the TV back into its power source and switch it back on. If the TV connects back to your Wi-Fi, well and good, or else, follow the next troubleshooting steps.

Check your Internet Connection

Sometimes it can also be the fault of your internet connection which is why the TV simply refuses to connect to the internet. You can verify that by connecting either your mobile phone or your computer to the Wi-Fi. If your devices connect, then it could be an issue with your TV. If they do not connect, then it is safe to say that your network is probably down due to some maintenance. You can call your ISP and confirm if the network is undergoing some maintenance.

Reboot your Internet Router

  • Press the button at the back of your router that says Off.
  • If your router doesnโ€™t have an Off switch, simply unplug it from the electrical source.
  • Wait for a few minutes and then plug the router back or switch the router back on.
  • Go to your Smart TV and check if it can connect to the Wi-Fi network now.
  • If it did, then a once in a while router reboot is recommended whenever you face such an issue.

Reconnect TV to Wi-Fi

Sometimes, a common issue as to why devices won’t connect to the Wi-Fi network is probably because the Wi-Fi password might have changed. So, the best you can do is to forget the Wi-Fi network from your TV and then reconnect to it using the correct password. Depending on what TV you are using you can check out our guides on how to connect to Wi-Fi on the Apple TV, Vizio, Toshiba, LG, and Hisense Smart TVs.

Factory Reset Smart TV

Even after all the above methods you still aren’t able to connect to the Wi-Fi, the best you can do is to format your Smart TV. This means resetting your TV and you will lose all the data. Hopefully, if the issue was a bug, then after the reset, you can expect the TV to connect back to the Wi-Fi network. We have different guides for Apple TV, Samsung TVSharp TVs, LG TVs, TCL Roku TVs, Vizio TVs and, Hisense Roku TVs.

Conclusion

If your smart TV still is not being able to connect to your Wi-Fi network, you can use the internet by connecting an Ethernet cable to the port of your TV. But, if your Smart TV does not have an Ethernet port, and you depend on Wi-Fi itself, it may be that your TV needs to be taken to the service center, or it could be that you can claim a warranty on it. But, always ensure that you do not open the TV set on your own as the service centers will refuse to check on your TV.

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