Sharp smart TV won’t connect to wifi – How to fix
Sharp TVs are popular in many homes and they can run apps just like your smartphone so you can enjoy the full features from services like Netflix and Hulu, but you’ll need access to your internet. For the smart features to function, your TV must be connected to the internet.
There are many reasons why your Sharp smart TV isn’t connecting to your wifi network. You can try moving your TV nearer to your router, or if you’ve replaced your old router, you’ll need to create new SSID names and passwords, or you can try to reset your TV. You should also make sure there are no devices that can cause any interference or you can restart your TV and router. Your smart TV will not give you any indication that it has failed to connect to your wifi network until you try to access an internet-enabled app.
How to connect your Sharp smart TV to your wifi network
You need to ensure that your smart TV is connected to your wifi network and ensure that it’s working properly.
- On your TVs remote, click on the menu button
- Scroll down and click on the initial setup option
- Scroll down with the arrow keys and click on internet setup and click ok
- Click on network setup
- Scroll down and click on wireless setup. This will display the currently saved network info and the connection status of your network.
- Click on the change tab then press ok on your remote
- A screen will appear prompting to select connection method. Use the arrow keys to select search item to scan for wifi networks. You can opt to use WPS then follow the instructions on your screen.
- Press enter on your remote to begin the scanning process for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies that are in-range since Sharp TVs can connect to either G or N wireless networks.
- Once the scan is complete, all wifi networks will be displayed on your TV screen
- Use the arrow keys to select the wifi network you want to connect your smart TV to then press enter on your remote
- You’ll be prompted to enter the security key for your router
- Click enter on your remote to bring the on-screen keyboard
- Use the arrow keys on your remote to type in the password
- Once you’re done entering the password, click enter on your remote
- Click the next button on your screen then click enter on your remote. The on-screen keyboard will close and an establishing wireless connection screen will appear displaying the details for your wireless network, security type, and the security key you entered. Verify that the password is correct and if it’s not, press the return key to begin a new scan and you can re-enter the password.
- If the password is correct, press enter on your remote. Your TV will establish a new wifi connection with your new network and once it’s done, the wireless setup completed will be displayed on your screen.
- Press the exit button to leave the screen and back to your regular TV viewing
How to reset or hard reset your Sharp Smart TV
If you’re having issues with your wifi connection, a simple factory reset can restore your TV to perfect working condition. You can either choose to use your remote or without it.
Reset using your TV remote
- Turn on your TV then press the menu button on your remote
- Use the arrow keys and scroll to setup
- Click on reset then press the enter button. If you have a password for parental controls, use the number pad on your remote to type it in then press enter
- Using the arrow keys, click on yes then click enter
- When prompted that your TV will start, click on yes again then click enter. Your TV will display now initializing then the power will turn off, then press ok
- Your TV will automatically turn on again restored to its default factory settings
Hard reset without using a remote
- Unplug your TV from the power socket
- Press and hold the input and channel down buttons
- While you continue to hold these buttons, plug in your TV
- Keep holding the buttons until your TV switches back on, then release the buttons
- To enter the service menu, press the volume down and channel down buttons simultaneously
- Once the service menu is displayed, use the channel up or down buttons to navigate through
- Scroll down and click on industry init option
- Press the volume up button to change the value from OFF to ON
- Wait until the industry init success is displayed on your TV screen, then unplug your TV from its power socket
- Plug your TV back and turn on the power, then press the power button on your remote to turn on your TV
- After a few seconds, the setup screen will appear
Sometimes this method doesn’t work the first time, so if it doesn’t work unplug your TV then try again.
It’s better to use your TV remote instead of using a hard reset to set your TV to its service mode, then use that menu to reset.
How you can solve your Sharp smart TV slow internet
Do an internet speed test |
If you experience constant pausing and buffering, check your internet speed |
Examine your smart TV |
Do a quick check to see if your TV is damaged |
Check the range of your smart TV |
Keep your wifi router and TV close to each other |
Take care of peak times |
Stream your favorite TV shows or movies when there are no devices connected to your wifi network |
Conclusion
To fix the issue of your Sharp TV won’t connect to wifi, you should try all the above methods to connect your TV to your wifi network. However, if all these methods don’t work, you should contact your ISP or the Sharp customer service team for further assistance.
FAQ
What does connected but no internet access mean on your TV?
This means that either your TV didn’t get an IP address from your router or wifi access point. It could also mean that your TV isn’t configured properly.
Why won’t my Sharp smart TV connect to the internet?
Your wireless connection password could be incorrect or changed, so you should make sure you’ve entered the correct password.
