Samsung is one of the largest business conglomerates in South Korea. They were considered to have the 8th highest global brand ranking in 2020. Samsung entered the electronics industry way back in the mid-1960s. They have introduced new and improved electronics and smart technology to a great extent. Samsung TV has been developed with a faster network and connectivity. There are often complaints by customers that they cannot connect with their Wi-Fi as easily. There are several reasons this problem could arise. Here are the main reasons: –
Bug in the software
Configuration of DNS may be incorrect
Your MAC address may be blocked
Firmware may be outdated
Problems with your router or modem
Instability of network
Most of these issues are related to software, poor connections, or outdated devices. There may be some unstable network in your smart tv connection which leads to problems with the connection.
What Are The Solutions?
Many problems arise when connecting to the Wi-Fi from your smart TV. This can be a worry when you just bought new Samsung smart TV. Here are some things you can do: –
Restart your Wi-Fi connection while your TV is on
Retype your correct Wi-Fi password before connecting to your TV
Reset your network settings
Remove all your devices that are connected to W-Fi
Try using a different wireless network around your home- possibly from your phone
Configure the DNS (Domain Name System) manually to resolve any connection problems
Your Wi-Fi signal may be weak and might show few bars which could cause connection issues
You can try to restart your router or modem which may reconnect and refresh
Reset your TV by using a PIN with a smart remote
You may have to update your software on the TV if it is an old version
Samsung electronics keeps developing their software or firmware to provide a better experience for their customer’s viewing. Therefore, when getting a new TV it is wise to check the software updates.
What Other Wi-FI Connections Can I Use?
Often when you buy a new TV and cannot connect to your Wi-Fi router at home then you have to check with another network connection. There could be several reasons your Wi-Fi could not connect to your TV. In this case, you can always try an alternative such as connecting to your mobile network, your Tab or iPad network, or your laptop network. The most common is your mobile. To connect your TV with the mobile network, you can do the following: –
Go to your phone settings and click on network connections
Choose the mobile hotspot
Put on the mobile hotspot
Open your TV network settings
Choose the hotspot connection open
Click on the right connection name
If this works then your TV will connect to your hotspot and you can enjoy using that network until you have fixed the problem with your home Wi-Fi. Your home Wi-Fi may have connection problems due to the router. But if you see that all other devices are working except your TV then there must be an issue with the TV.
How Can I Configure My DNS?
When any other way does not work you can try to configure your DNS settings manually, as follows: –
Click the dotted lines on the up right corner
Click on network and network settings
Select ‘Advanced Features’
Click on ‘DNS Settings’
Put a valid name server and select TCP
Enter the 8.8.8.8
Click on OK
You can retry connecting to your TV again after manually adjusting the DNS settings. This must be able to fix your internet connections.
Conclusions:
Samsung TV has always been a favorite brand of TV for many in the US and other countries around the world. As Samsung keeps developing its firmware, they also keep its customers satisfied with every new technology added to its TV like HD, 3D or 4D, 4K or 5K, and many other new features. If you want to connect your TV to a Wi-Fi network you need to know if your Wi-Fi is updated too.
Can I connect my Wi-Fi to any Samsung TV?
Yes, you can connect to any Samsung TV that has a network connection software built-in.
What can I connect to if my Router doesn’t work?
You can connect to any data network on your mobile, laptop, or Tab.
What if my TV cannot connect?
In this situation, you either have to find a different network or contact the Samsung help service to assist you
