Smart TVs come with built-in Wi-Fi features that help you surf the Internet. However, when it ceases to work you are met with an error message “Automatic IP setting failedorMAC address not correct” thereby restricting you to stream online services like Netflix or Hulu.
There may be various scenarios when your TV won’t connect to Wi-Fi. For instance, it might get stuck after entering the password or keep reconnecting itself. Or, even if it is connected, you may receive a weak signal.
Whatever the scenarios, we will go you through the all the ways to fix this issue.
Why Won’t My TV Connect to Wi-Fi?
How to Fix a TV That Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi
If your TV doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, you are restricted from using the Internet. You certainly don’t want this so you should sort out this problem as soon as you may. Fixing this issue is not that cumbersome. Minor tweaks in the network settings can get Wi-Fi working back on your TV.
Here, we have compiled a list of 14 fixes you may apply to fix a TV that is not connecting to the Wi-Fi.
Try Connecting to Another Wi-Fi Network
The first thing you may do when your TV doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi is to change the network to which you are connected. Maybe there is a problem in the existing Wi-Fi network, and you are facing the issue. If your TV successfully connects to another Wi-Fi, there is no issue with your TV. You mustfix your router settingsto get it back again.
Most TVs have similar steps to access the Wi-Fi settings. Here, I am taking an example of a Samsung TV to visualize the steps:
If the password of the Wi-Fi network has been changed, you may not connect your TV with the old password. You should forget the network and re-enter the new password to connect to the Wi-Fi. Passwords are case-sensitive, so ensure you enter them correctly. To forget the network on a Samsung TV, follow these steps:
Restart Your TV and Router
Restarting fixes Wi-Fi problems most of the time. The information stored in the cache of the router or TV may get corrupted, and you may face problems connecting to the Wi-Fi network. A simplerestart can fix this problem, so give it a try.
Disconnect Every Device Except TV
Routers can handle only a specific number of devices properly. If your Wi-Finetwork has many devices connected, the TV might have a problem connecting to the network. Disconnect all the devices connected to the network and connect Wi-Fi only on your TV. If the TV connects, you will easily figure out the cause.
