Set up a network connection on your Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Oct 22. 2024
Router with cables connected, placed on a table in front of a Samsung Smart TV displaying a network connection screen.

Your Samsung Smart TV can be connected to the internet using a wireless or wired network connection. Connecting to a network provides access to various apps and services, and allows you to control your home's smart devices from the screen. The instructions in our guide will help you connect your TV to a network.

Note: To use smart features, you must connect to a network, agree to the terms and conditions, and sign in with a Samsung Account.

Router placed next to a Samsung Smart TV on a wooden table, highlighting the setup for a Wi-Fi connection.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is the easiest and most seamless way to access the internet on your TV. Make sure you have your wireless network name (SSID) and password before trying to connect.

1 Navigate to and select Settings, and then select All Settings.
Screenshot of a Samsung Smart TV interface showing the 'Settings' menu highlighted, with options including 'All Settings' selected.
2 Select Connection.
Interface of a Samsung Smart TV displaying the menu with 'Connection' selected.
3 Select Network, and then select Open Network Settings.
Screen capture of a Samsung Smart TV's menu showing 'Network' options with 'Open Network Settings' highlighted for selection.
4 Select Wireless, and then select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
Display screen on a Samsung Smart TV showing 'Network Type' options, with 'Wireless' selected as the method to connect to the internet.

Note: If no wireless access point is found, select Add Network at the bottom of the list and enter the network name (SSID).

5 Enter the network password, and then select Go.
Samsung Smart TV screen displaying the wireless connection interface, where the password for a Wi-Fi network is being entered on a virtual keyboard.
6 Your TV will be connected to the Wi-Fi network. Select OK.
Confirmation screen on a Samsung Smart TV stating 'Success! Your TV is connected to the Internet.' with an 'OK' button highlighted for selection.

Notes:

  • To connect to a wireless network, the wireless network function must be active.
  • If needed, you can enable or disable the Wi-Fi connection. Select Settings, then select All Settings, then select Connection, and then select Network. Select Expert Settings, and then select and enable the Wi-Fi network.
Close-up of a hand plugging a blue Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of a Samsung Smart TV.

You can also connect your TV to a wired network.

1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on your TV or on the One Connect Box, and then connect the other end to your router or modem.
Diagram illustrating an Ethernet cable connected from a router to the LAN port of a Samsung Smart TV.
2 Navigate to and select Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Connection.
Interface of a Samsung Smart TV displaying the menu with 'Connection' selected.
3 Select Network, and then select Open Network Settings.
Screen capture of a Samsung Smart TV's menu showing 'Network' options with 'Open Network Settings' highlighted for selection.
4 Select Wired.
Screen display on a Samsung Smart TV showing the 'Network Type' selection with 'Wired' highlighted, accompanied by an icon of an Ethernet cable.
5 Your TV will automatically detect the wired connection. Select OK to acknowledge the successful connection.
Confirmation message on a Samsung Smart TV stating 'Success! Your TV is connected to the Internet.' with the option to select 'OK'.

Notes:

  • To connect a LAN cable, use a CAT 7 (STP type) cable for the connection (100/10 Mbps, Shielded Twisted Pair).
  • The TV will not be able to connect to the network if your network speed is below 10 Mbps.
  • Wired networks are not supported on some models.

Resetting your TV’s network settings reverts the settings to their factory defaults. This is helpful if you’re experiencing network issues or need to update your network setup.

1 Navigate to and select Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Connection.
Interface of a Samsung Smart TV displaying the menu with 'Connection' selected.
2 Select Network, and then select Reset Network.
Screen capture of the Samsung Smart TV's network menu with the option 'Reset Network' highlighted for selection.
3 Select Reset when prompted.
Confirmation dialog box on a Samsung Smart TV asking 'Do you want to reset the network settings?' with options to select 'Reset' or 'Cancel.'
4 Next, select Network Settings to reconfigure the network settings.
Screen on a Samsung Smart TV displaying a message that network settings have been reset, with options to select 'Network Settings' or 'Close'.

Note: If you need detailed guidance on setting up your internet connection, refer to the previous sections above on connecting your Samsung TV to the internet using either a wired or wireless method.

You can locate your TV’s MAC address in the Settings menu if it is needed for network security purposes, network connection issues, or troubleshooting.

1 Navigate to and select Settings, and then select All Settings.
Samsung Smart TV screen displaying the quick settings menu with the 'All Settings' option highlighted for selection.
2 Select Support, then select About TV (on some models, this may be labeled as About This TV). You may need to scroll down to display the MAC address.
Screen showing the 'About TV' menu on a Samsung Smart TV, listing both Wired and Wireless MAC Addresses among other device information.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates, as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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