Have you just unpacked your shiny new Samsung smart TV and want to get it connected to your WiFi network to unlock all that awesome streaming and app functionality? This simple, foolproof guide has got you covered!
Follow these 3 quick steps below to get your fancy Samsung TV hooked up wirelessly to the internet in just minutes. With WiFi enabled, you‘ll gain access to on-demand shows, catch up TV, music streaming, web browsing and so much more entertainment awesomeness!
Let‘s dive in and get that Samsung TV singing!
Step-By-Step Guide Overview
Here‘s the simple 3 steps we‘ll walk through:
- Turn on your TV and navigate to the Network settings menu
- Select the WiFi connection option and choose your home WiFi network
- Carefully enter your WiFi password using the on-screen keyboard
It should only take around 5 minutes to complete. Let‘s get started!
Step 1 – Access Samsung TV Network Settings
Grab your Samsung TV remote control and press the power button to switch on your television. Give it a few seconds to boot up before moving on.
Next, press the Menu button on the remote which will display the main settings menu. Navigate across to the General Settings tab (may also be labeled Network Settings).
Tip: If you don‘t have the original remote, you can also access the menu using the small directional buttons on the rear side of the TV.
Pressing the Menu button displays the settings screen
Scroll down the options until you reach Network and press Enter. This is where you manage all the internet connectivity options.
Step 2 – Select Your WiFi Network
Within Network settings you‘ll need to select Network Status, which scans for nearby wireless networks.
You should see your home WiFi network displayed in the list (this is known technically as the SSID). Select it by pressing Enter.
Your home WiFi SSID will be shown here
If your WiFi router has a 5GHz network in addition to 2.4GHz, ensure it is broadcasting the SSID on 2.4GHz or Samsung TVs may struggle to detect it.
What if my wireless network isn‘t showing up here? Don‘t panic! Just hop onto your smartphone or computer and reboot the router. Then retry the network scan on the TV – 9 times out of 10 this should make it visible.
Step 3 – Enter WiFi Password
With your wireless network selected, you‘ll next need to enter the correct WiFi password to connect. Navigate the on-screen keyboard displayed to carefully type this in.
Caution: The password is case sensitive so take care to enter upper/lowercase letters accurately.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter WiFi password
When finished, highlight the Connect button and press Enter on the remote to complete this step.
All going well your TV will confirm "Connected successfully" once handshake with the router is complete. Congrats – your Samsung TV can now access your wireless network and the Internet!
Some key advantages of WiFi connectivity include:
- Stream movies and music apps
- Cast content from other devices
- Receive firmware & software updates
- Control TV with smartphone apps
- …and more!
Troubleshooting Tips
If you‘re struggling to connect, here‘s a couple tips to try:
Can’t detect wireless network – If using a dual-band router ensure 2.4GHz band is enabled, as older Samsung TVs may only see this frequency. Reboot the router.
Connection unstable – Check proximity of router for adequate signal strength. Disable other high-bandwidth devices using the WiFi temporarily to test.
Errors establishing connection – Double and triple check the WiFi password entered matches EXACTLY with the router. Watch for subtle special characters and cases.
Conclusion
With screen sizes getting ridiculously huge these days, trailing long ethernet cables to your TV is rather unsightly. Luckily connecting over WiFi is simple – just follow the quick 3 steps outlined above.
Unlocking all the great smart functionality to power hours of entertainment makes it well worth the 5 minutes setup. So grab your WiFi password and let‘s start streaming!
For further tricks, tips and troubleshooting connect with Samsung Support or drop a comment below!
