Troubleshooting a Vizio TV That Won’t Connect to WiFi

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If your Vizio TV won't connect to Wi-Fi whether using a remote or not, follow these troubleshooting steps to fix it!

Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connection on Vizio TV

Go to Menu >Network >Test Connection to see your network connection status.
Reconnect to WiFi by selecting your network and entering your password.
Power-cycle your TV.
Restart your router.
Use an ethernet cable if WiFi won't work

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Why won’t my Vizio TV connect to WiFi?

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General connection problems
Temporary glitches within the TV or router memory
Incorrect Wi-Fi settings in the TV
Faulty Wi-Fi adapter in TV

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How to Fix a Vizio TV Not Connected to WiFi

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You will not see a wireless connection if your TV is connected with an ethernet cable.
If you're trying to use hotel or hospital Wi-Fi, talk with the IT there to get steady access without needing to log in with a web page.
Mobile hotspots don't have reliable internet connections.

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You can't plug an ethernet cable into your Vizio TV and connect to Wi-Fi simultaneously.

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Go to Menu > All Settings > Network > Manual setup > DHCP. If you see the toggle off, turn it on. If you see the toggle on, toggle it off and back on.

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Find your current connection status in Menu >Network.
If you haven't changed the Wi-Fi password, you'll find the default one on a sticker on your router.
Change your password if you forgot it.

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Unplug your TV from the wall socket.
While the TV is unplugged, press and hold the Power button on your TV for 15-30 seconds.
Plug the TV back into power and turn it back on to see if you solved the issue.

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If your TV is the only device having problems connecting to Wi-Fi (and it hasn't been blocked), you may need a repair.
If other devices cannot connect to your router, your router needs more troubleshooting.

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Unplug your router from power.
Wait for about 2 minutes.
Plug your router back into power. [3] X Research source

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Reposition your router. A router that's too far can have a weak signal that your TV can't connect to. This might be the main cause of your TV not connecting to Wi-Fi if the connection constantly or randomly fails or if you can't see your Wi-Fi in the list of available networks. If it's already close to the TV, there might be electronic decorations you have that are interfering with the signal, so move those as well. [4] X Research source

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Note that this erases any personal settings that you've created, like color profiles and configurations. [5] X Research source

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Switch to an Ethernet cable. This will eliminate your Wi-Fi card, so if that's the problem, you should immediately have internet connection when you connect the Ethernet cable.

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