Connecting Hisense TV to WIFI is an essential and basic step that you need to do while setting up the TV. After the setup process, you can switch to a different WiFi network at any time. It lets you download & update apps, stream media from various apps, update Hisense TV firmware, and much more.
Since Hisense TV supports several operating systems, the following guide will show you the steps to connect your Hisense TV to a different WiFi network.
How to Connect Hisense Smart TV to WIFI With Remote
As long as your Hisense TV remote control works perfectly, you can switch to a different WIFI network by simply heading into the settings.
Hisense VIDAA TV
1. Pick up the remote control and press the Settings button.
2. In the appearing Settings screen, select Network → Network Configuration.
3. Choose the Connection Type as Wireless. The list of available networks will open up.
4. Select the required network and enter the password if required.
5. Now, a connection will be established, and your Hisense VIDAA TV will receive internet supply.
Hisense Google TV
1. Select the Profile icon on the Home page and reach Settings on the next screen.
2. Click on Network & Internet and scroll through the available WIFI networks.
3. Finally, select your desired network and click Connect.
Hisense Xumo TV
1. Navigate to your Hisense Xumo TV’s Settings and select Network.
2. Now, click on the Connect to a Wi-Fi network option.
3. Select the required network and enter its password to establish a WIFI connection.
Hisense Roku TV
1. Scroll down on the left pane of the Home screen and choose Settings.
2. Now, open Network → Set up connection options.
3. Select Wireless and choose the preferred WIFI network.
4. Upon selecting, your Hisense TV will connect to that particular network.
Hisense Android TV
1. On the Settings menu, launch the Network & Internet section.
2. Enable the toggle button near the WLAN option.
3. From the networks that appear, select your preferred one.
4. Enter the password & tap Connect to bring your Hisense Android TV online.
Hisense Fire TV
1. Click on the Settings icon at the top right corner of your Hisense Fire TV.
2. Choose the Network tile and highlight your WIFI network on the list.
3. Now, click the OK button on your remote and connect your TV to the internet.
How to Connect Hisense TV to WIFI Without Remote
If the remote control is missing or not working when you are about to connect your Hisense Smart TV to a new WIFI, you need to use the wireless keyboard & mouse to access the TV settings. If you don’t have one, buy it from Amazon.
1. Take a wireless mouse and connect its dongle to your Hisense TV’s USB port.
2. Turn on the Hisense TV, and you’ll get the mouse pointer on the screen. Shake it, and you will see it working.
3. Using that, comfortably go to the WIFI settings on your Hisense TV model and choose the required network.
4. If the network has a password, you can select the characters one after another on the on-screen keyboard. You can also connect a wireless keyboard to another USB port of your Hisense Smart TV and enter the password with ease.
5. After that, click OK/Connect and connect to the network.
Use an Ethernet Cable for Better Connection Speed
1. Purchase an ethernet cable online from the Amazon website or from a nearby store.
2. Now, connect one end to the ethernet port of your Hisense TV and the other end to the router/wall internet port.
3. The Hisense TV will automatically get internet access once it detects the connection.
Why Won’t My Hisense TV connect to WIFI?
Hisense TV WIFI connection problems occur due to multiple reasons. Some of the common reasons include slow internet, short-lived errors, bugs, entering the wrong WIFI password, and software glitches.
1. Enter the exact password of your WIFI network without any typographical mistakes to prevent connection failure with Hisense TV.
2. If the network speed is slow, keep the WiFi router and Hisense TV closer to each other and avoid any interference between these two devices. If the issue persists, reboot the router and the TV.
3. If your Hisense TV is not connecting only to a particular network, then that network could have reached its device limit. So, disconnect unwanted devices from the network and pair them with Hisense TV.
4. If the wireless connection fails, you can use the ethernet cable to get an internet connection, which will offer more speed.
5. Delete the cache files on your Hisense TV to prevent WIFI issues from happening in the future.
FAQ
Yes, the latest Hisense TV models can connect with the 5GHz WIFI band.
