How to Connect a Smart TV to WiFi

General steps (works on most smart TVs)

1. Press the Home or Menu button on your remote.
2. Go to Settings → Network (or Settings → General → Network on Samsung).
3. Select WiFi or Wireless.
4. Your TV scans and lists nearby networks. Select your network name.
5. Enter your WiFi password using the on-screen keyboard. Use the directional keys to navigate.
6. Select Connect or OK. Wait 10–20 seconds for the connection to establish.

Samsung Smart TV

1. Remote: Menu → Settings → General → Network → Open Network Settings
2. Select Wireless.
3. Choose your network from the list → enter password → Done.
4. On newer Samsung (2020+): Home → Settings (gear icon) → Connection → Network → Open Network Settings.

LG Smart TV (webOS)

1. Remote: Settings (gear icon) → All Settings → Network → WiFi Connection
2. Select your network → enter password → Connect.
3. LG Magic Remote users: press the Settings button → Network → WiFi Connection.

Sony Smart TV (Android TV / Google TV)

1. Remote: Home → Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi
2. Toggle WiFi on if it's off.
3. Select your network → enter password → Connect.
4. Google TV (newer Sony): Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi.

Roku TV / Roku Streaming Stick

1. Remote: Home → Settings → Network → Wireless (WiFi) → Set up connection
2. Select your network name → enter password → Connect.
3. Roku scans for networks automatically when you enter the network settings.

Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick

1. Remote: Home → Settings → Network
2. Select your network → enter password → Connect.
3. If the network doesn't appear: select "Other" to manually enter the network name (SSID).

Apple TV

1. Remote: Settings → Network → WiFi
2. Select your network → enter password using the on-screen keyboard or the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone (much easier for password entry).
3. Apple TV 4K: If you have an iPhone on the same network you want to join, the Apple TV may offer to connect automatically — just confirm on the iPhone.

Troubleshooting: TV won't connect to WiFi

• Wrong password: The most common cause. Re-enter carefully — passwords are case-sensitive. Consider sharing the password via QR code on your phone to verify the exact password first.
• TV not seeing the network: Your TV may only support 2.4 GHz WiFi (older models). If your router has separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, try the 2.4 GHz SSID. If you have a combined SSID, check router settings to ensure 2.4 GHz is enabled.
• IP address error: Restart both the TV and the router. Go to the TV's network settings and select "Obtain IP automatically" (DHCP) if a static IP was set.
• Connected but no internet: The TV has a WiFi connection but can't reach the internet. Restart the router. Check if other devices work. Try forgetting the network on the TV and reconnecting.
• Weak signal: If the TV is far from the router, the 5 GHz signal may not reach reliably. Use 2.4 GHz for better range, or run an Ethernet cable to the TV (most smart TVs have an Ethernet port — a wired connection is always more reliable).

Wired vs WiFi for smart TVs

Smart TVs have an Ethernet port on the back — using a wired connection eliminates all WiFi reliability issues. If your TV buffers or drops connection, plug in an Ethernet cable. You don't need fast internet for streaming (Netflix 4K needs 25 Mbps, well within any modern plan), but a stable connection matters more than speed. Ethernet provides stability that WiFi at distance cannot match.