Why isn't my Wi-Fi showing up on my smart TV?

Samsung Smart TV Won't Connect to Wi-Fi
Unplug all components of your smart TV and router for five minutes to reset the system. Re-plug and try again. Restore the smart TV to its “default” setting. Scan for your Wi-Fi network and re-enter the password.
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Why is my smart TV not finding my Wi-Fi?

Try these simple methods to get your TV to connect to WIFI:

Go into TV menu – SETTINGS – GENERAL – NETWORK – NETWORK STATUS and select NETWORK RESET. Update the firmware on your TV to the newest version. Turn off all firewalls as a test to be sure this is not causing issues. Go back to TV and try to connect to WIFI.
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Why isn't my Wi-Fi option showing up?

If the Wifi option in Windows Settings disappears out of the blue, this can be due to your card driver's power settings. Therefore, to get the Wifi option back, you will have to edit the Power Management settings. Here's how: Open up Device Manager and expand the Network Adapters list.
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How do I get Wi-Fi back on my TV?

How to connect the TV to a network using a wireless connection
  1. Press the HOME button on the remote.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Network & Internet — Easy setup — Wi-Fi. ...
  4. Select your Wi-Fi network. ...
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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How do I reset my smart TV?

1 Factory Reset
  1. Power on your TV.
  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Select Support, then Enter.
  4. Choose Self Diagnosis, then Enter.
  5. Select Reset, then Enter.
  6. Enter your Security PIN. ...
  7. The factory reset screen will show a warning message. ...
  8. During the process, TV may turn off and on and will display the Setup screen.
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Samsung Smart TV: How to Reset Network (Problems with WiFi? Weak or No Signal )



How do I manually connect to Wi-Fi?

Swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Internet. In the panel that appears, select a network.
...
On these notifications:
  1. To connect to the network, tap Connect.
  2. To change Wi-Fi settings, tap All Networks.
  3. To not get notifications for that network, clear the notification. Learn how to control notifications.
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How do I setup Internet on my smart TV?

You can use an Ethernet cable to connect your TV to your router. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router to your TV. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your router, and the other one into the port on the back of your smart TV. Go to your smart TV's Network Settings menu.
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What is the SSID for Wi-Fi?

From the Apps menu, select "Settings". Select "Wi-Fi". Within the list of networks, look for the network name listed next to "Connected". This is your network's SSID.
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How do I find my Wi-Fi SSID?

Look for a sticker on your router.

Left-click the wireless signal icon (most often located in bottom right corner of the desktop). Within the list of networks, look for the network name listed next to Connected. This is your network's SSID.
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Why is my Samsung TV not showing Wi-Fi networks?

Reset Network Settings on your Samsung TV

In such a case, resetting the network on your TV might help fix the WiFi connection issue. Press the Home button on the TV's remote. Go to Settings > General > Network. Click the Reset Network option and select Yes.
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Why Samsung smart TV is not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Restart the router. Unplug the power, wait about 1 minute, and reconnect. Try connecting another device to the router. If it works, it's a TV problem, and if it doesn't, it's a router problem.
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How do I connect Wi-Fi to my Samsung smart TV?

Connecting Samsung Smart TV to a wireless network
  1. On your remote, press the MENU button.
  2. Select Network > Network Settings.
  3. Select Network type > Wireless.
  4. Your Samsung Smart TV will then search for available wireless networks. ...
  5. Enter your wireless network's password or security key in the available field.
  6. Select Done.
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How do I connect my Samsung smart TV to WiFi Direct?

From your phone's home screen, pull down the Apps menu and tap Settings. Next, go to the Connections page and tap Wi-Fi, then select "Wi-Fi Direct." From the list of available devices, select your TV. Accept the connection invitation on your TV.
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How can I open my Wi-Fi settings?

Click Start, Settings, Network & Internet, and then select the Wi-Fi entry on the left list. Click the Advanced options entry below the last wireless network in the list. The wireless network's Properties will be listed at the bottom of the Wireless Network Connection page.
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Do smart TVs need to be reset?

Smart TV. TVs are doing much more than they used to, so they too need a break every now and then as well. According to Shull, you should be restarting your smart TV at least once a month. Doing so helps clean out the clutter, and prevent freezing mid-stream, sign-in troubles, and unresponsive services.
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Does unplugging TV reset it?

Disconnecting the TV from the power supply does not reset the TV, it just turns it off as if it were turned off and switched on via the remote control. If you want to perform a factory reset, you can usually do so via the configuration menu or a button located somewhere on the TV.
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How do I reboot my Samsung smart TV?

Start With Restarting Your TV
  1. Using the remote: Press and hold the Power button down until the TV turns off. Continue holding down the Power button until the TV turns on again.
  2. Unplugging the TV: With the TV turned on, unplug the power adaptor. Wait 30 seconds, then plug the adaptor in.
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What does an SSID look like?

Typically, manufacturers create default SSIDs by combining a company's name with random numbers or letters. Depending on your router brand, the default SSID names could look something like this: TP-Link_015040, netgear37, Linksys00042, etc.
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What is the WPS button do?

Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) is a built-in feature of many routers that make it easier to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices to a secure wireless network. This information is provided to help connect your TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or other supported home video products to a wireless network using WPS.
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How do I connect to a network SSID?

To proceed, follow these instructions below:
  1. Tap your Home screen Menu then tap Settings.
  2. Open Wireless & networks, then tap Wi-Fi Settings.
  3. Turn ON your phone's Wi-Fi.
  4. Under Wi-Fi networks, tap Add Wi-Fi network.
  5. Enter the Network SSID.
  6. Tap the Security type that your network is using.
  7. Enter the network Password.
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Is there a difference between Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi?

The bottom line is this: WiFi is the wireless network you use in your house, but it can be created from any type of internet connection. Wireless home internet is a specific type of internet connection that uses cell towers. (And, no, you cannot have WiFi without internet.)
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How do I reset my SSID?

How do I change to my WiFi SSID?
  1. Using your computer or mobile device, open a web browser. ...
  2. On the address bar, type the Router IP address you took note on the previous step then press ENTER.
  3. Go to Wireless menu option.
  4. Change the default SSID name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field.
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