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# How to Connect Your Vizio Smart TV to Wi-Fi or Ethernet

> Connect your Vizio Smart TV to Wi-Fi or a wired internet connection step by step, enabling streaming, SmartCast, and vizio.com/setup activation.

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Connect your Vizio TV to the internet to enable SmartCast, streaming apps, and activation at [vizio.com/setup](https://vizio.com/setup).

## Wi-Fi setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the menu">
    Press **Menu** (or the gear icon) on your remote.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Network">
    Navigate to **Network > Network Connection**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your Wi-Fi network">
    Choose your network name (SSID) from the list. For hidden networks, select **Enter Network Name**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the password">
    Type your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard, then select **Connect**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Wait for the confirmation message. Test with **Menu > Network > Test Connection**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Wired (Ethernet) setup

Plug an Ethernet cable into the **LAN port** on the back of your TV. Go to **Menu > Network > Network Connection > Wired Network**. Your TV auto-configures the connection.

Ethernet is recommended for 4K/HDR streaming.

## Recommended speeds

| Content    | Minimum   |
| ---------- | --------- |
| SD         | 3 Mbps    |
| HD (1080p) | 5-10 Mbps |
| 4K / HDR   | 25 Mbps   |

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Password fails despite being correct">
    Check for Caps Lock. If your router uses WPA3, try switching to WPA2 only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Network not showing up">
    Restart your router. Move it closer. For hidden networks, enter the SSID manually.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Weak signal or slow speeds">
    Move the router closer, use a Wi-Fi extender, or switch to Ethernet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Was connected, now won't reconnect">
    Unplug the TV and router for 60 seconds. Select **Forget Network** and reconnect.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Independent guide, not affiliated with Vizio, Inc. For official support: [support.vizio.com](https://support.vizio.com).
</Note>