How to Connect TV to WiFi Without Remote

As an owner of a smart TV, I know how frustrating it can be when you lose the remote and can’t connect your TV to wifi. I recently ran into this problem myself and had to do some research to figure out how to connect my TV to wifi without the remote. After a bit of trial and error, I found some successful methods and wanted to share them with others who might be in the same situation. In this post, I’ll be sharing the tips and tricks I used to connect my TV to wifi without a remote, as well as some other solutions I discovered in my research.

Devices, such as a mouse and a keyboard, can enable you to change your TV settings and link you to a WiFi network. A mobile phone works as well, by downloading a remote application or by setting up a mobile hotspot.

Additionally, easy online access is provided by an ethernet cable, a WPS button, and a USB adapter.

Method	How to Connect
Use a Mouse or a Keyboard	1. Locate the USB port on your TV. 2. Plug in your mouse or keyboard. 3. Power on your TV. 4. Navigate to network settings. 5. Select the network, enter the password, and turn on WiFi connectivity.
Connect an Ethernet Cable	1. Prepare an ethernet cable. 2. Plug it into the router’s port. 3. Connect it to your TV’s ethernet port. 4. Restart the TV if necessary.
Set up Mobile Hotspot	1. Connect your mobile to your WiFi. 2. Go to your phone’s general settings. 3. Change the device name to the WiFi’s SSID. 4. Replace the password with your network’s password. 5. Enable your phone’s hotspot setting.
Use a Remote Application	1. Download a remote application compatible with your TV brand and model. 2. Use the app to navigate through the network settings and connect your TV to WiFi.
Plug in a USB WiFi Adapter	1. Check if your TV supports USB WiFi adapters. 2. Plug the compatible adapter into the USB port. 3. Connect your TV to the available WiFi network.
Use Your Router’s WPS Button	1. Locate the WPS button on your router. 2. Press the button to connect your TV to the network. 3. Keep in mind the security issues, as this method allows other WiFi-enabled devices to connect as well.

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6 Ways to Connect TV to WiFi Without a Remote

You’ll never know when your remote is going to act up or get misplaced. As such, these ways to connect your TV to a WiFi network without the need for it may come in handy.

Use a Mouse or a Keyboard

Connecting your TV to a WiFi network requires a device that’ll help you navigate your settings. In the absence of a remote, your best option is a mouse or a keyboard.

A mouse can make you scroll easily through menus. However if a keyboard is all you have, you can use the arrow keys for this.

Additionally, use the enter key for your selection and the escape key to go back to a previous tab.

Here’s a simple run-through of the steps.

To start, locate the USB port on your TV.
Then, plug-in your mouse or keyboard. Both wired and wireless devices work.
Next, power on your TV.

To display the settings, toggle between inputs or sources using the same power button.

If you’re having trouble with this, you can also use the window key on your keyboard to prompt the menu.

Afterward, go to the network settings.

Lastly, select the network, key in your password, and turn on your WiFi connectivity.

2. Connect an Ethernet Cable

Another option that’ll allow your TV internet access is by means of an ethernet cable. While this method may not be wireless, most WiFi routers are actually equipped with an ethernet port.

Check yours to find out. If it does have one, use this to establish a direct connection between your router and TV. Here’s how you can do it:

Firstly, prepare an ethernet cable.
Next, plug it into the router’s port.
Then, connect it to your TV’s ethernet port. This should now automatically give you access to the internet.

Unplug and restart if it doesn’t work.

3. Set up Mobile Hotspot

Setting up a mobile hotspot on your phone is also one way to go online. For this technique to work, think of a network that has been recently used by your TV. Make sure that you know its SSID and password.

The idea is for your TV to connect through your device. However, you’re letting it think that it’s connected to the usual WiFi network.

To give you a clearer understanding, here’s a step by step way to do it:

Begin by connecting your mobile to your WiFi.
Next, go to your phone’s general settings.

On the “About Phone” section, change the device name into the WiFi’s SSID.
Then, replace the password with that of your network.
Lastly, enable your phone’s hotspot setting. By doing this, your TV should instantly connect to the seemingly familiar network.

4. Use a Remote Application

Another option is to use a remote application. There are a lot of available apps in the market, some are even specifically designed for each TV brand and model. So, consider downloading those first for better functionality.

5. Plug in a USB WiFi Adapter

Having a USB WiFi adapter is one of the quickest ways you can link your TV to WiFi. Simply plug it in the USB port and it’ll search for an available WiFi network.

Before anything else, check if your TV supports this technology. Moreover, make sure that the adapter is compatible with it.

Use Your Router’s WPS Button

Routers can have a Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS) button. This is typically located on the side of the device. If your router is equipped with this feature, pressing it can easily connect your TV to the network.

However, take note that it allows other WiFi-enabled devices too. Make this your last recourse as it poses security issues.

Conclusion

The lack of a usable remote control can be a bit difficult, but solvable. We’ve given you six ways on how to connect TV to WiFi without remote.

With a mouse, a keyboard, or a mobile phone, you can go through your network settings and establish a WiFi connection.

Furthermore, a USB WiFi adapter, an ethernet cable to your router, or its WPS button can readily give you access.