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# Connect Your VIZIO TV to Wi-Fi or a Wired Network

> How to connect a VIZIO smart TV to your home Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, plus quick fixes when the TV won't connect or keeps dropping the network.

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To connect your VIZIO TV to the internet, open **Menu**, go to **Network**, choose your Wi-Fi network, and enter the password. A wired Ethernet connection is also supported and is usually more stable.

## Connect with Wi-Fi

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the menu">
    Press **Menu** on your remote.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Network">
    Select **Network**, then **Network Connection** (wording varies by model).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your network">
    Pick your Wi-Fi name from the list. If it isn't shown, select **Hidden Network** and type it in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the password">
    Type your Wi-Fi password with the on-screen keyboard and select **Connect**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect with Ethernet

Plug an Ethernet cable from your router into the **LAN** port on the back of the TV. The TV switches to the wired connection automatically.

## If the TV won't connect

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Wrong password or network">
    Passwords are case-sensitive. Re-enter it carefully, and confirm you chose the correct network name.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Weak signal">
    Move the router closer, remove obstructions, or use Ethernet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Router or modem issue">
    Unplug your modem and router for 60 seconds, plug them back in, then try again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="TV needs a refresh">
    Unplug the TV for 60 seconds to power-cycle it, then reconnect.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related articles

* [Update your VIZIO TV firmware](/setup/update-firmware)
* [Fix common VIZIO TV problems](/troubleshooting/common-issues)


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