447 447 people found this article helpful If your Vizio smart TV doesn't connect to Wi-Fi, you can't stream your favorite shows and movies. Learn how to fix Vizio TV Wi-Fi issues so that you can get back to binge-watching. Causes of Vizio TV Not Connecting to Wi-FiWhen you first set up your smart TV, you must connect the Vizio TV to Wi-Fi before you can use any of the Vizio apps like Netflix and Hulu. If the TV can't access the internet, it could be due to a few reasons:
All routers include security settings to block malicious software. For example, the Arris TG862 has a built-in security feature that conflicts specifically with Vizio TVs. The way around this is to change the router security settings to WPA-PSK [TKIP]. To test the connection, go to Settings > Test Connection. If a download speed appears, it means the TV is connected to the internet. How to Fix It When a Vizio TV Won't Connect to Wi-FiTry these steps in order until your Vizio smart TV can connect to your home Wi-Fi network:
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Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe If you have an Vizio smart TV that’s not currently connected to your internet and you lost your Vizio remote, you’ll have to setup your WiFi some other way. Luckily I’ve come up with a cheap and easy solution. First power your TV ON and then reset it by pressing
VOLUME DOWN and INPUT on your TV at the same time for 5 seconds. When prompted, press the INPUT button for 10 seconds. Then plug your keyboard into the USB port and complete the setup process using your keyboard. Connect a USB keyboard to your Vizio TVThe first thing you need to do is factory reset your Vizio TV. Since you don’t have a remote, you’ll have to use the buttons directly on your TV. Depending on what model you have, these buttons will either be on the right or left side, or directly underneath your TV screen. Start with your TV powered on and then press and hold both the VOLUME DOWN button and the INPUT button at the same time for about 5 seconds. Eventually a prompt will appear on the screen instructing you to press the INPUT button for 10 seconds. After the 10 seconds are up your TV should begin resetting. Now that your Vizio TV is reset, go ahead and plug in your USB keyboard into the back of your TV. The keyboard can be wired, or wireless, both will work. Use the keyboard to complete the setup! When you get to the network setup screen, type in your WiFi network name and password and you should be good to go. Connect an ethernet cable to your router and Vizio TVIf you don’t have a USB keyboard, maybe you have an ethernet cable? Many Vizio TVs have ethernet ports at the back. Go ahead and check if yours does. If so, great, read on! To connect your Vizio TV to the internet using an ethernet cable:
Connecting this way really depends on whether or not your router is close to your TV. If not, you’ll need a really long ethernet cable so it might not be worth it. If this doesn’t work for you, keep reading. Use a universal remoteIf you don’t have a USB keyboard or an ethernet cable, then perhaps you have a universal remote lying around?! If so, you’re in business. Simply follow these steps to get connected to the internet:
Bam! You’re online! Download Vizio SmartCast Mobile AppSmartCast is an app made specifically for Vizio TVs. The Vizio SmartCast mobile app is compatible with Android and iOS and can double as a remote! Here’s how you use it:
Download a remote app on your Smart PhoneYou can also try using your smart phone to download a different remote app. These free apps allow you to control your TV without the official remote. They operate using the simple premise of InfraRed. That’s why this is typically known as the “IR Blaster hack”. This is how you can connect your Vizio TV to Wifi with the IR Blaster method.
Most remote apps should work with Vizio TVs, but if you’re not having any luck you can try the SmartCast app. Replace your lost or broken Vizio remoteIf you really want to solve this issue once and for all just get a replacement Vizio remote. These remotes are super affordable these days and using Amazon you can have it shipped to your house tomorrow. If you’re interested, here’s a link to an Vizio replace remote on Amazon. But hey, I’m not judging, maybe it’s late and you just gotta watch that new episode of Friends right now and hacking together a near term solution is all that matters. Do your future-self a favor though and buy the replacement remote too. You’ll thank me later. ConclusionIf you lost or broke your Vizio remote but you still want to connect your TV to WiFi, you can use a USB keyboard. Just plug the USB keyboard into the back of your Vizio TV and then proceed to factory reset your TV and then go through the setup process using your keyboard. If you don’t have a USB keyboard you can try one of the following:
Ultimately, the best solution is probably to just buy a replacement Vizio remote. They are really affordable these days and you can have one shipped to your home tomorrow. Hopefully these tips helped you connect your Vizio TV to WiFi! If you were successful connecting in a different way, let me know in the comments below! How do I change my WiFi connection on my TV?Follow the steps below.. Press the HOME button on the remote.. Select Settings.. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Network & Internet — Easy setup — Wi-Fi. ... . Select your Wi-Fi network. ... . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.. How do I change the Network on my Vizio TV without a remote?What to Know. Download the Vizio SmartCast app from Google Play or the iOS App Store. Open the app on your mobile device.. Tap the Control icon. Select Devices and choose your TV from the list that appears.. The control menu that appears operates like a normal remote.. Why can't I get my Vizio Smart TV to connect to WiFi?Press the Menu button on the Vizio remote, then select Network > Manual Setup > DHCP. If DHCP is set to OFF, press the right arrow to turn it on. If it is set to ON, press the right arrow once to turn it off, and then again to turn it on. Power cycle the router, modem, and TV.
How do I connect my Vizio TV to WiFi without the menu button?There is no clear answer as to why Vizio opted not to have a 'Menu' button, but you can still access the settings by simply holding down the 'Input' and 'Volume Down' keys. This will bring up the menu, and you can use the directional buttons to navigate it.
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