If you look now at the TVs that are on the market, then most of them support the Smart TV function. LG has webOS, Samsung has its own Smart system, Philips and Sony work on Android TV. There are of course other manufacturers, but they are less popular. What I mean is that Smart TVs themselves are primarily an additional source of income for manufacturers (due to the sale of additional accessories) and a good marketing move.
For the user, too, there are cool chips. You can go online, watch videos on YouTube, read the news, watch the weather, etc. But here you still need to calculate what is more profitable: buy a TV without Smart TV and a set-top box for it, or overpay for Smart functions. Since a regular Android box can make your TV more SMART than the built-in system. But today is not about that.
Of all the TVs that have Smart TV features, many models come without a built-in Wi-Fi receiver. True, in 2017, almost all models already have a built-in receiver. And if you don’t connect the Internet to the TV, then all these Smart functions in it are simply useless. Yes, all models definitely have a LAN port that allows you to connect the Internet via cable. But agree, it is very inconvenient. You need to run a network cable from the router to the TV.
And all these Smart TVs that do not have a Wi-Fi module are another cunning plan of manufacturers. After all, you could insert this wireless module, and make the TV a couple of dollars more expensive. What for? If we can later sell branded Wi-Fi adapters for 100 dollars 🙂 Yes, and now these branded Wi-Fi adapters for Samsung TVs, LG, Philips are very hard to find. They are simply not for sale. And there are TVs, and their users want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
If you have a Smart TV TV without built-in Wi-Fi, and you want to connect it to the Internet via a wireless network, then there are the following options:
- First, I advise you to look at the characteristics of your TV on the official website. Perhaps your TV still has Wi-Fi, and it can be connected to a wireless network. It may come in handy:, and a separate one. If there is no built-in receiver, then you can search and buy a branded, external USB adapter.
- The second way is to buy a regular Wi-Fi adapter from D-Link, TP-Link, etc., and its firmware to work with a TV. To be honest, I can’t even imagine how all this is stitched and works there, but I saw such information on the Internet. This is a way for those who are not looking for easy ways.
- Well, the third option, which I will discuss in more detail later in the article, is to buy a regular, inexpensive Wi-Fi router or repeater and configure it as an adapter for a TV without Wi-Fi.
Let's look at the third option in more detail.
Wi-Fi adapter from a router for Smart TV TV without built-in Wi-Fi module
Everything is very simple. Almost all modern routers can operate in different modes: amplifier (repeater), access point, adapter, wireless bridge. I wrote more about this in the article:. This scheme works like this:
- We buy a router. Perhaps you have some old one. Maybe even an inexpensive one. Totolink and Netis have good and budget options. Other manufacturers will do as well.
- Set it up in adapter mode. If there is such a mode, then the router will receive Internet from your main Wi-Fi network and transmit it to the TV via a network cable. The bridge mode, or network amplifier, is also suitable. True, in this case, the router will further strengthen your wireless network.
- We connect our Smart TV TV with a router via a network cable.
- The Internet on the TV works via Wi-Fi.
It looks something like this:
As an adapter, you can also use a regular one, which has at least one LAN port. And it is available on almost all models.
What is the result: a router or repeater can be bought in almost every store. Compared to branded Wi-Fi receivers for LG, Samsung TVs, etc. And it will turn out cheaper (True, depending on which router you choose), since the price of original adapters is very high.
I wrote about setting up different operating modes on different routers in the article:. If you have a model of some other manufacturer, then you can search for setup instructions through the search on our website. Or ask in the comments.
Here is a solution for Smart TV TVs without built-in Wi-Fi. Without a doubt, the best solution is the original receiver. But since they are practically not on sale and their prices are very high, you can use such a scheme. What do you think about this? Write in the comments!
I practically don’t watch TV, except if I use it as a monitor 🙂 But the other day it became necessary to pay attention to what it shows and how it shows. There was a need to provide children with quality cartoons, as opposed to what was played on satellite TV channels mixed with adult advertising.
I set out to transfer a picture from the Internet directly to the TV, in such a way that it would not interfere with my work at the computer. The problem was complicated by the fact that on my TV there is such a thing as " Smart TV"- did not exist, so it was supposed to use a computer with Internet access as a link.
"Smart TV"appeared recently, their main function is not only watching TV, but also accessing the Internet. Of course, for this they (TVs) have a built-in web browser. I chose a movie on some site and watch it!
On my TV Samsung UE-32D5000 no web browser. It is impossible to choose a movie to watch from the network on your own. The TV has a function (useless) to access the Internet for ... updating the firmware (I doubt that anyone will ever use it).
Began to dig towards AllShare. The documentation stated that "the AllShare function will make it possible to easily connect the TV to all compatible digital devices and provide access to movies, photos and music stored there." It was already reassuring.
At the first stage, it became necessary to connect the TV to the computer, of course, via WI-FI. But there was no hint of a built-in WI-FI adapter on the TV. It had to be purchased separately. And not just any, but Samsung's. Specifically, only 3 adapters were suitable for my UE-32D5000 model: WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2 or WIS10ABGN(experiments with other adapters, as far as I know, have not been successful yet).
In addition to the fact that adapters are not cheap, it is also unrealistic to buy them (rare) in Ukraine. You can buy in America or China, or wait for someone to "throw it out" on bulletin boards. After 3 weeks of searching, I managed to get WIS10ABGN(in Zhytomyr) for $50.
So, everything is ready for the AllShare function: WI-FI in the house is distributed through a router, the computer itself is connected to the router via a cable, a WI-FI adapter is connected to the TV.
WI-FI router distributes the Internet in the house, and also connects the TV to the computer
In order for the devices to see each other, I install the program on the AllShare computer from Samsung and after simple settings, by "sharing" the necessary folders on the computer, I managed to see the contents of these folders on the TV screen (such content as: photos, videos and music). But as you know, my goal was to make an analogue of "Smart TV" - to transfer video from the Internet directly to the TV - to watch movies directly from the network.
Advanced programmers from Samsung showed users of already outdated models of their TVs a big "fact", since in the AllShare program from Samsung, you can do nothing but watch "shared" folders. I had to silently delete the program and forget about it. The solution was found as a result of a 10-minute Internet search. The "Home Media Server" program from Evgeny Lachinov met my requirements (this miracle can be downloaded and configured on the official website of the program).
Home media server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP) by Evgeny Lachinov is a program that provides media resources (photos, audio and video files) of your computer to other UPnP (DLNA) devices on your home network, such as Philips, Sony, Samsung TVs , LG, Toshiba, Sony Playstation 3, XBOX 360, WD TV Live media players, Popcorn Hour, Dune, Boxee Box, IconBit, ASUS O!Play, iPad/iPhone/iPod, mobile and PDA devices.
This is not just a player that will send a movie, TV channel or radio station directly to your TV (where there is no "Smart TV"), it will be able to decode it (video stream) on the fly into the required format, pull lists of films from popular services (YouTube, VKontakte, etc.) .d.).
By downloading the program, you can import entire movie libraries into it - tens and hundreds of thousands, watch Internet TV and TV archives on your TV, using your computer only as a link. In practice, it looks something like this: I work at the computer while it shows the children in the background a cartoon in good HD quality straight from VKontakte.
You will quickly learn how to set it up and use it - fortunately there is a technical forum on the program's website.
This is how we managed to turn the Samsung UE-32D5000 into a home Entertainment Center, implementing in it the likeness of "Smart TV".
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Rate the material:TV without Internet access today is perceived as something inferior, outdated, because the global network is a huge repository of multimedia content. However, TV is not a device that is customary to replace with a new one every year. What happens: the owners of "anachronisms", released at a time when no one thought about the Internet on TV, to remain deprived? Not at all. Connect to world wide web you can almost any TV receiver with a very small exception. And today we'll talk about how to do it.
Smart TV is a TV combined with a computer, and the presence of a network adapter for such a device is a matter of course. Happy owners of smart boxes can even choose how to connect the TV to the Internet - via cable or Wi-Fi. Both of these are quite simple.
Cable connection is possible in two ways: directly and through a router. The first option is used if the TV is the only device in the house with a network adapter or a separate Internet channel is allocated for the TV. The provider's cable is connected directly to the TV's network adapter.
The second option - connecting through a router, is much more common. In this case, the TV becomes one of the members local network, where the router is the center and source of the Internet. The cable connects the TV network adapter and the LAN port of the router. No special settings are needed for this, the TV is connected to the router in the same way as a computer.
If your Smart TV is equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter, it needs an access point or Wi-Fi router to connect to the global network.
Connecting and setting up the Internet on Samsung Smart TV
When connecting cable type:
- Connect the TV network adapter and the LAN port of the router using a patch cord (a piece of cable with connectors). The screenshot below shows the back of the TV where the network port is located.
- Using the remote control, let's go to the Smart TV settings, from there - to the "Network" and "Network settings" menus.
- In the "Network type" section, select "Cable".
- Click the "Connect" button.
After a few seconds, the connection will be established and activated. The TV will receive all network parameters automatically.
When connected wirelessly:
- Let's go to the network settings through the main menu of Smart TV.
- Select the connection type "Wireless".
- Select the access point running on your Wi-Fi router.
- Enter the access point password and click Finish.
After a short time, the connection will be established.
On different models of Samsung smart TVs, the appearance and arrangement of menu items are different, but the principle of connecting to the Internet is the same everywhere.
Connecting and setting up the Internet on Smart TV LG
By wire:
- Establish a physical connection between the router and the TV. The socket for the network cable on LG TVs, like Samsung, is located on the rear panel.
- Use the remote control to enter the TV settings menu and go to the "Network" section.
- Select "Wired Connection (Ethernet)".
- After the connection is established, click "Finish" and exit the menu. Internet is set.
Wireless:
- Enter the network settings through the main menu.
- Select the connection type "Wireless".
- In the list of options for connecting to a wireless network, click the "Configure from the list of access points" button.
- Enter the password to connect to your hotspot. Confirm your input and wait a few seconds until the connection is established.
If your Smart TV model and router support WPS connection, you can click the second button in this menu - “Easy installation (WPS mode)”, and then press the same button on the router.
Different LG Smart TVs have slightly different menu interfaces. But the difference between them is not so significant that you can get confused. If you figure out how to connect a TV of one model to the Internet, you can easily do it on another.
Other brands of "smart" TVs - Sony, Toshiba, Philips, etc., connect to the global network in exactly the same way.
How to connect Smart TV to the Internet without a built-in network adapter
There are situations when setting wired connection TV to the Internet is not possible, for example, if there are no free ports on the router or the cable does not fit into the interior design. A wireless network card device is not equipped. A removable Wi-Fi adapter that plugs into a USB port will help fix the situation.
Unfortunately, these removable adapters are not universal. They are produced by TV manufacturers themselves and only for devices of their brand, and each device supports a strictly limited range of TV models. With which devices a particular adapter is compatible, should be indicated in technical specifications the last one.
Externally, a removable Wi-Fi adapter resembles a large flash drive or USB modem, but there are models of a different type - in the form of a small box with a cable and an antenna (or without it). The former look more aesthetically pleasing, but the latter catch the wireless signal better, because thanks to the cable they can be moved from place to place and thereby find the best reception area.
Like other Wi-Fi devices, plug-in TV adapters belong to different generations of the IEEE 802.11 standard and operate in different frequency ranges.
Modern standards include IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11ac. Only they support a data transfer rate sufficient to view high-definition video content, and operate in two frequency bands at once - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This means that they are compatible with any Wi-Fi routers, since the majority of the latter broadcast either in one or the other range (less often in both). And for the devices to work together, you need to tune to one common frequency.
In addition, removable Wi-Fi adapters for TV differ in the following parameters:
- signal reception radius. It is important that this value is not less than the distance to the access point.
- transmitter power. It is 30-50-70-100 mW. The lower the power of the device, the higher it should be at the access point, especially if the latter is located at a considerable distance from the TV.
- Support for encryption technologies in Wi-Fi networks. For compatibility with modern devices, the adapter must support WPA and WPA 2 standards, with old ones (generations of the 90s and early 2000s) - WEP.
Connecting to the World Wide Web conventional TV
Regular TVs (non-Smart) do not have network adapters, so simply taking and connecting such a device to the Internet will not work. But it's very easy to get around this limitation. It is enough to connect a special set-top box to the TV - Android TV Box, Apple TV or their equivalent. To the delight of the owners of old TV sets, such set-top boxes are now sold at affordable prices and their choice is very large.
A set-top box (media player) is a compact device that looks like a large flash drive or a plastic box that will not only equip your TV with network interfaces, but also give it other “smart” functions. This is, in fact, a miniature computer with its own processor, memory, operating system and other attributes, the monitor of which is a TV, and the input device is a remote control. By the way, special keyboards and similar mice are produced for set-top boxes, and many of them are compatible with ordinary ones.
TV set-top boxes are distinguished by technical parameters. They, like computers and smartphones, are more and less productive. They have different processors, different amounts of RAM and permanent memory, different interfaces. Such devices can connect to the Internet both by wire and over the air.
Set-top boxes, unlike removable Wi-Fi receivers, are universal, that is, they are compatible with various brands and models of TVs. Only the same connection interface is important for both devices. Usually this is HDMI, less often USB, even less often other types.
Setting up the Internet on a TV with a media player is unlikely to cause difficulties for those who have connected a smartphone or computer to the network at least once. After all, they work for the same operating systems as mobile gadgets from PC: Andriod, iOS, Windows.
How to connect the set-top box to the TV
- Turn off the power of both devices (if the set-top box does not have its own power adapter, then only TV). For reliability, it is better to pull the plugs out of the sockets. The HDMI interface, although it supports hot plugging, in fact often burns out, especially if you connect devices, each of which has its own power source.
- Plug the media player or its cable into the HDMI or USB socket of the TV.
- Turn on devices.
- Using the remote control supplied with the set-top box, go to the menu, and from there - to the network settings.
TV connection to the Internet through an electrical outlet
The technology for transmitting data over electrical wires - PLC (PowerLine Communication), has existed for a long time, but is not yet very popular. However, soon, one should expect, its finest hour will come, because with the introduction of the Internet of things and smart home systems, traditional wired communication will be difficult, and the radio air will be oversaturated with information flows. Then the electrical network as a transmission medium will be very useful.
PLC is not an independent technology for connecting to the Internet, it transmits data on the principle of Ethernet cable communication (if you do not take into account the features of transmission over power lines), but it is devoid of its main drawback - the need to lay and mask wires. Places for connecting devices to the network are becoming ordinary electrical sockets, more precisely, special adapters installed in them.
PLC adapters, such as in the picture, are supplied to the Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian markets by TP-Link, ZyXEL, D-Link and some others. They cost around 1000-5000 rubles (the price depends on the transmission speed to the Ethernet and PowerLine channels, the number of devices in the kit, LAN ports and other options).
For comfortable viewing of high-resolution video, it is optimal to buy a PLC with a transfer rate of 100 Mbit / s.
Connecting such devices is not difficult: the LAN ports of one PLC adapter module and the TV are connected with a patch cord, then the adapter is plugged into a power outlet. The second module is connected to the LAN connector of the router and an outlet near it. After that set up wired Internet on TV in the usual way.
Today, no one can surprise anyone with a TV with Smart TV technology and a built-in WiFi network card (wi-fi) for accessing the Internet. Many users ask how to properly connect a TV to the Internet via a Wi Fi (Wi-Fi) network?
First of all, you need to set up Internet distribution via Wi Fi (wi-fi) on your modem or router (set access attributes, passwords). Then you can go to the TV settings. Everything here is actually very simple and easy.
Next, I will use the Samsung TV as an example. To configure on the remote, press the "Menu" button and in the window that opens, go to the "Network" subsection, where you need to select the next menu item "Network settings".
After that, the TV itself will offer to search for available connections, to do this, click "Start". After that, we need to select the type of network with which we will configure our connection (cable, wireless, and others). In our case, you need to select "Wireless" and then click "Next".
TV in automatic mode searches for wireless networks. Next, the TV offers a choice of choosing one of the available networks, select the desired one and enter the password (network access key).
Further, in 99% of the settings occur automatically, but if this did not happen, then you need to register IP addresses in accordance with the requirements of your network manually by going to the “IP Settings” item.
After completing the settings, we exit the menu and press the "Smart" button and enjoy the capabilities of the TV on the Internet.
Congratulations, you have now successfully learned how to connect your TV to the Internet via Wi Fi (wi-fi). You can freely use and enjoy interesting programs.
Depending on the manufacturer, smart TVs have different connection interfaces, which can be divided into the following categories:
USB port. It serves to connect external hard drives, flash drives, USB Wi-Fi adapters (more expensive models are equipped with built-in Wi-Fi);
Ethernet port. This port is used to connect a wired network through a twisted pair network wire (patch cord);
HDMI port. It serves to transmit high-definition video (Full HD resolution);
D-SUB connector to work as a computer monitor.
Of course, you can not do without the usual RF in antenna input for cable TV. Recently, obsolete SCART ports, CI slots and composite connectors (bells) have been abandoned.
Connecting to a router
So, we have the following scheme - an ADLS channel enters the apartment, the connector of which is connected to some multi-port router, to which a computer is connected to access the Internet. The router is equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter. Our goal is to connect the TV to this router so that both the TV and the computer (or several computers, it doesn’t matter) have access to the network.
home network
There are at least two connection options - via an Ethernet port (wired), or via Wi-Fi (wireless). Let's look at the wired connection first.
TV Ethernet connection
We take the router in hand, and look at the back panel.
Rear panel of the router
Find LAN ports. They are usually signed.
Attention! The back panel of your particular router may differ from the one shown here, it all depends on the manufacturer and model, but you always need to look for the LAN port, it is on all models.
It may happen that there is only one LAN port, and it is already busy. In this case, we use a hub and a switch to "multiply" the port.
Patch cord
Turn on both devices. On the TV remote control, press the "Settings" button. Select the "Network" menu item, then the "Network settings: wired" submenu.
First step in network setup
Wired Network Setup Step 1
On the remote, click "OK", and proceed to the second step - setting the network address of the TV.
Wired Network Setup Step 2
The IP address can also be configured manually, but this is only necessary in rare cases when required computer network(static address, non-standard subnet mask, etc.). If such requirements are not put forward, then feel free to set the “Auto IP Configuration” mode, and the TV itself will coordinate its address with the router without your participation.
The same applies to the DNS server - we leave it on auto-configuration. Click "OK".
All, wired connection installed, you can access the Internet directly from the TV by launching the built-in web browser.
Wi-Fi TV connection
But it is much more convenient to install a wireless Wi-Fi network. It is more convenient in many respects - there are no wires spoiling the interior, the setting is done without getting up from the sofa, in some cases the transmission speed is higher (standard "n"). Consider how to connect a TV to a router via Wi-Fi.
First of all, read the instructions for the TV, whether it is equipped with a wireless Wi-Fi module. If yes - lucky, if not - you need to purchase a separate Wi-Fi adapter.
Wi-Fi adapter for smart TV
We connect it to any USB smart TV adapter.
First step in network setup
Wireless network setup step 1
The TV will offer several options for further settings.
Setting up a wireless network, step 2
There are three options in total:
"Setting from the list of access points (AP)". This option requires knowledge of your access point, since when you select it, you will need to enter the name of the wireless network and additional parameters;
"Easy Setup (WPS Button Mode)". The most convenient continuation of the setup. When you select it, the TV itself will start searching for all available WiFi networks, from the list of which you can choose the one you need;
"Network configuration ". Direct connection of the TV to your home computer without access to the Internet. For example, to view movies or photos stored on a computer.
When you select the second item, a list of available networks will appear, select the one you need.
Wireless network setup step 3
If the wireless network is password protected, a window will appear asking you to enter it.
Setting up a wireless network, step 4
Click "OK". Everything, the wireless connection is established.
Connection difficulties
In this section, we will consider possible difficulties Wi-Fi connections.
The first possible trouble is that you can’t set up Wi-Fi. To troubleshoot, we take any wireless device (laptop, smartphone, tablet), and install it on it software for direct connection to a TV. This software is available on the TV installation disk, or can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. For example, for a Samsung TV, such a program is called AllShare. After installing the software, we try to connect directly to the TV (the third item in the menu). If it works - Wi-Fi is in order, if not - the conclusion suggests itself.
The second reason is that on some TV models, the automatic network search function is disabled. Read the instructions carefully and check this parameter.
The third reason is that the network is installed, but there is no Internet access. Check the DHCP server on the router, try turning it off and setting the TV to a manual IP address - IP address 192.168.1.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, gateway # router address #.
The third reason is to make sure that the purchased Wi-Fi adapter is really compatible with your TV model.
And the last, universal, advice - try turning off and on again both the TV and the router, at times it helps to adequately detect each other.
Connection setup
First, you need to decide what the TV will be connected to. You must have access to the Internet in the room via wired or wireless (Wi-Fi).
So, let's move on to the settings.
Remote Control
By pressing the MENU button on the remote control, you will go to the TV settings section. The control is carried out by the arrows on the remote control, between them there is a confirmation (enter) key. We are interested in the "Network" item.
Setting up a TV connection to the network
Go to "Network Settings". First of all, you need to choose which network the device will be connected to: wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet cable).
Connection via cable
If your TV has a socket for connecting a LAN cable, you can connect to a router (router) and thus access the "Internet".
LAN Ethernet connection Twisted pair
So the cable is connected. In the network settings, after selecting the connection, click the "Connect" button.
If successful, a window will appear indicating that the connection has been established.
Internet connection established
If there is a cable connector, and the TV is not SMART, then you can connect to a local network and use a computer as a storage for video and audio files. The DLNA service is configured on the computer and it becomes possible to use this storage from the TV.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless)
If you have available wireless connection, then after selecting this item, a list of available networks will appear on the screen. Select the required one and confirm with the enter key.
Selecting a WI-fi network
Nowadays, most Wi-Fi networks are already protected with passwords. (network broadcast icon with lock). Therefore, you must enter the correct password to connect. This is done in the keyboard window that appears on the TV screen.
Entering the Wi-Fi password
After completing the input, click the "Finish" button. If everything went well, then in front of you, as well as when using a wire, a window will appear about connecting to the Internet.
Internet services for TV (channels, weather, Skype)
After successfully connecting to the Internet, you can use all the features of SMART TV. Samsung TVs have a multi-colored SMART HUB button on the remote control for this.
By clicking on it and going to the overview window, you will see a list of installed channels, games, applications, social networks on the screen.
List of SMART TV apps
The list includes video services Youtube, IVI, Zoomby and others. Channels such as STS, NTV, First, Domashny, music channels and more are presented.
Music channels
Channels usually do not use online broadcasting, but in library mode, where you can select the desired program, series or movie to watch.
Some applications allow you to listen to radio stations.
Paying for a channel subscription
Many channels are free (periodically you have to watch ads). For others, you need to subscribe, pay for it using the proposed methods and watch without restrictions.
Additional bonuses
As an additional application, there is a program on the TV that can alert the owner of the house via the Internet about movement within the range of the camera built into the TV (an external camera will have to be purchased separately).
Thus, the TV is now increasingly replacing the computer. Given the ability to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, the differences from working on a computer will be minimal.
Modern technologies open up a lot of new opportunities for people. One of the latest achievements is a Smart TV with built-in WiFi module. This means that TVs that support this function can connect to the Internet using a wireless connection. Hence the question arises, how to connect WiFi to the TV? The technology is relatively new, so not everyone has time to understand how it works.
What is WiFi: Video
How to connect your TV to a wireless network
Before proceeding to the question of how to connect the TV to the Internet, it is worth noting that for you first you need to organize a home WiFi group, to which you can later connect the TV. You can do this in different ways:
- through a Wi-Fi router;
- using a laptop as a hotspot.
In any case, to access the Internet, a laptop or router must be connected to the global network. Further, everything is elementary simple. Despite the fairly wide range of different TV models available on domestic market, they all work on the same principle of connection.
So, how to set up Wi-Fi on the TV?
Connecting to a router
So we came to the question of how to connect a TV via Wi-Fi to the Internet using a router. Everything is extremely simple here. First you need to connect to the global web and configure the router. If this has already been done, then simply turn on the TV and enter the settings menu.
Next, we will analyze how to set up a Wi-Fi connection on the TV. Here you need to find the "Network" item and turn on the wireless connection. In principle, there is nothing complicated in the settings. Receiving information about the network occurs automatically, since the router has a DHCP function. This means that it automatically assigns an IP address to all devices that connect to it.
How to connect to the router: Video
To search for available connections, enter the "Network settings" menu. Then just follow the prompts on the screen. Select the appropriate items and at the end you will see a list of available WiFi connections that you can connect to. Choose your router. If necessary, enter the key and click "Next" or "Connect".
It is worth noting that if both devices support the WPS function, then the network settings are minimized, further simplifying the task for users. In this case, just press the appropriate button on the router. After that, in the TV connection settings, select the appropriate item. With this function, your TV will automatically start searching for the appropriate connections and establish a connection.
Connecting a TV to a laptop
Now you know how to connect your TV to a network via WiFi using a router. But, there are times when there is no router in the house. In other words, the user does not have a private home network to connect the TV to. In addition, sometimes you just need to play content on your computer on your TV. In this case, we need to create a direct connection to the laptop. Moreover, if it is connected to cable Internet, then the TV will be able to access the global network.
The first thing to do is organize distribution. The laptop is equipped with the same wireless module as the WiFi router. This means that the computer can also act as an access point. To organize such a network, you can use third-party programs or built-in tools.
How to create a WiFi hotspot on a laptop: Video
It is worth noting that the firmware of the computer works more stably and reliably, unlike third-party applications. So, let's look at how to create a private Wi-Fi group using a laptop with built-in tools. To do this, open a command prompt. If you are using Windows 8, then press the key combination Windows + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)". In the seven, press the key combination Windows + R, in the window that appears, write CMD and press "Enter".
Now just write the following command - netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=My_virtual_WiFi key=12345678 keyUsage=persistent. It is worth noting that here you should strictly observe all spaces (where they are) and use all characters only in Latin. This command will install the required driver and create a distribution. In order to start the network, write the following command - netsh wlan start hostednetwork.
All our network is working and now it remains only to connect the TV to it. Everything is carried out according to the instructions described by us.
Setting up a connection to a TV
Now let's look at how to connect a TV via WiFi. The fact is that modern TVs are able to simply play content from a laptop. But for this we need to share the necessary information, to provide general access to it.
This is done with the help of programs that reduce settings to a minimum. The list of applications that help share content on a TV includes:
- home media server;
- Samsung Share;
- share manager.
In addition, there are many programs, but the above utilities are the most common due to their ease of use. You just need to install any of these programs on your computer and run it. They automatically find video, photo and audio content, sharing files.
