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    How to Connect Your Smart TV to Wi-Fi

    Get your smart TV online so you can stream shows, movies, and more.

    At a Glance

    Category
    How-To Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    smart tv
    wifi
    internet
    setup
    streaming

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open your TV settings
    2. 2.Find the network or Wi-Fi section
    3. 3.Choose your Wi-Fi network
    4. 4.Enter your Wi-Fi password
    5. 5.Confirm you are connected
    1

    Open your TV settings

    ~15s
    Press the Settings or Menu button on your TV remote. Look for a gear icon on the screen. This opens the TV settings menu.
    2

    Find the network or Wi-Fi section

    ~15s
    In Settings, look for a section called Network, Internet, or Wi-Fi. Select it to see available wireless networks.
    3

    Choose your Wi-Fi network

    ~18s
    You will see a list of nearby Wi-Fi networks. Find your home network name and select it. If you are not sure which one is yours, check the sticker on the bottom of your router.

    Quick Tip

    Your Wi-Fi network name is sometimes called an SSID. It is usually printed on a label on your internet router.

    4

    Enter your Wi-Fi password

    ~15s
    Type your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard. Be careful with uppercase and lowercase letters — the password is case-sensitive. Press Connect or OK when done.

    Warning

    Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure Caps Lock is not on, and double-check each letter.

    5

    Confirm you are connected

    ~15s
    Your TV should show a message saying you are connected. Some TVs show a Wi-Fi icon in the corner of the screen. You can now open streaming apps and start watching.

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