How To Fix an LG TV Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

There is nothing more frustrating than a bad internet connection, especially when it prevents you from watching your smart TV. If you’re experiencing issues with your internet connection on your LG TV, you can take a few steps to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Simple actions like restarting the router can fix your Wi-Fi connection. But if that doesn’t do the trick, you’ll have to resort to other, more technical measures.

This article will outline what you can do when your LG TV is not connecting to your home Wi-Fi. We’ll also discuss common factors that can contribute to a poor Wi-Fi connection on smart TVs.

Why Is My LG TV Not Connecting to Wi-Fi?

There could be many reasons your LG TV can’t seem to connect to your home Wi-Fi network, whether it’s something to do with the software or hardware. It’s usually something as simple as a busy network, weak internet strength, or generic glitches. The good news is that these types of issues can be quickly resolved.

When your smart TV doesn’t have an internet connection, two things can be causing it. Either there is something wrong with the TV or the internet connection. The first thing you need to do is figure out why your LG TV isn’t connecting to your Wi-Fi. Here are some of the most common reasons this happens:

• There are too many devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the entire family uses your home network, it’s highly likely that every mobile device, computer, and laptop is connected to it, as well as your smart TV.
• There is something wrong with the router/modem, and they need to be fixed or replaced.
• Your LG TV might be too far away from the router, so the internet connection isn’t strong enough.
• Items in your house can cause interference. If you have other routers on the same frequency, they could be preventing your LG TV from connecting to the Wi-Fi. Other standard household electronics could be blamed.
• It could be your LG TV’s time zone settings. If the date and time settings are not correct, the TV won’t be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
• You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password. Although this is not likely, things like these can happen.
• It could be a simple glitch. If it’s a generic bug, the best thing you can do is wait a couple of minutes for the problem to resolve itself. If nothing has changed, you may have to call customer support.

How to Fix LG TV Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

Whether it’s your LG TV or the router that is causing trouble, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the bad internet connection on your TV:

Check the Internet Connection

When your device can’t connect to the internet, whether it’s your smart TV or your mobile phone, the first thing you should always do is check the internet connection. There is no need to get technical yet. Simply go to your router and make sure all the lights are blinking. They should all be green. If you see a red light, something is not right.

Another quick way of finding out whether the TV or the router is causing issues is by checking your other devices. If you notice that your phone and computer have an internet connection, but your smart TV doesn’t, the problem is with the TV. On the other hand, if none of your devices can connect to the internet, the router/modem is the culprit.

Restart and Unplug Everything

No matter how generic this step might sound, most of the time, it does the trick. You can start by turning your smart TV off. Wait a minute or two, and then turn it back on.

If you turn it on and notice that there is still no internet connection, restart the router too. While you’re there, unplug the router and the modem. Make sure to wait a couple of minutes before plugging them back in. If there is still no internet, unplug the TV as well.

You can also try hard resetting the modem and the router. If you’re not familiar with this process, you’ll be able to find instructions in your modem/router owner’s manual. Once you hard reset the modem and the router, you need to set up your Wi-Fi settings again and re-connect all your devices to the internet.

Try to Connect the TV to Your Mobile’s Hotspot

Another way to figure out whether it’s the TV or the router that’s causing the trouble is by trying to connect your LG TV to your mobile’s data network. If it still doesn’t have a connection, it’s a clear sign of something wrong with the TV. It could be a faulty Wi-Fi card, wiring issues, a dysfunctional internal TV Wi-Fi adapter, or something else.

Change the Time and Date

If the time zone on your TV is incorrect, it might prevent your LG TV from connecting to your Wi-Fi. Fortunately, you can change the time and date settings on your LG TV with no effort. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Turn on the LG TV.
   
2. Press the Settings button on the remote.
   
3. Go to “All Setting.”
   
4. Continue to “General.”
   
5. Select “Time & Date.”
   
   
6. Set the correct time zone.
   

Check the Number of Router Connections

Every router has a limited number of devices that can be connected to its network. Modern routers allow for many connections simultaneously, but you may have an outdated model. If that’s the case, you will have to disconnect some devices in your home from the Wi-Fi network.

Update Your Firmware

The connection issue can be caused by outdated hardware. If this is the case, it won’t only prevent the TV from connecting to the internet but also several other issues. It can even cause your LG TV to malfunction.

Disable the QuickStart Feature

Some LG TV models have the QuickStart feature, which allows them to remain in standby mode once it’s switched off. When you turn the TV back on, the QuickStart feature speeds up the whole process. This feature may be interfering with your Wi-Fi connection, so here’s how you can turn it off:

1. Turn on your LG TV.
   
2. Press the Settings button on your remote control.
   
3. Go to “All Setting” on the main menu.
   
4. Proceed to “General” on the list of options.
   
5. Find the “Quick Start” option.
   
6. Select “Off” to disable this feature.
   

Once you’ve done this, turn the TV, router, and modem off. Wait a couple of minutes before turning the devices back on.

Ask for Help

If none of these steps have helped, the last thing you can do is contact customer support. Try reaching out to your modem’s/router’s manufacturer to ask for help. You can also call a technician to come and fix your LG TV.

Restore Your Wi-Fi Connection on Your LG TV

You can do many things to restore the internet connectivity on your LG TV. Whatever is causing the connection issue can usually be quickly resolved. It might be something simple like a temporary glitch or a weak internet connection. If it’s something more complicated, the best thing you can do is call customer support.

Have you ever had issues with your LG TV not connecting to the Wi-Fi? How did you solve it? Let us know in the comments section below.