Are you looking forward to streaming online content on your Sharp TV? If so, you should connect the TV to the internet. Most people may depend on a TV remote to connect their Sharp TV to WiFi. But what if your Sharp TV remote suddenly stops working? Worry not. This article explains possible methods to connect your Sharp TV to WiFi without a remote.
Connect Sharp TV to WiFi using a Keyboard or Mouse
The simplest way to connect the Sharp TV to a wireless network is to use a mouse or keyboard with a touchpad. Locate the USB port on your Sharp TV and plug the keyboard or mouse dongle into the port. Now, a cursor will appear on your Sharp TV screen. Open the TV settings and enter the network settings using that cursor. Following that, pick your WiFi network to connect.
Connect Sharp TV to WiFi using IR Remote Apps
If you own an Android smartphone with a built-in IR blaster, you can connect your TV to WiFi by sitting on a couch. Get the appropriate IR remote app on your smartphone from the Play Store and run the app. Press the Power key on the app once you point the phone towards your Sharp TV. Your TV will turn off and indicate that the pairing is successful. Then, switch on your TV and connect it to the desired WiFi by going to the respective network settings.
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Connect Sharp TV to WiFi using TV Buttons
Most Sharp TVs have physical buttons on the side or bottom panel. Some models have five buttons, and others have only one. If your TV has a dedicated Menu button, you can easily set up a WiFi connection by pressing those buttons.
- With Five Buttons (Power, Volume, Channel, Input, Menu) – After turning on your Sharp TV, hit the Menu button. Go to Settings and enter it into WiFi network settings using the Channel/Volume keys. Choose your WiFi network name to connect it.
Note: If it prompts for a password, connect a wireless keyboard with a touchpad to your Sharp TV, and use it to type a WiFi password.
Connect Sharp TV to Wired Internet using Ethernet cable
An Ethernet cable can help you connect your Sharp TV to the internet using a wired connection. To do so, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Sharp TV’s LAN port and the other to the router’s port. Your Sharp TV will detect an internet connection within a few seconds. If it doesn’t, open the TV network settings and change the connectivity to Wired using IR remote apps or mouse. Then, your Sharp TV will get internet access.
FAQ
Yes. To do so, set up a universal remote with your Sharp TV using remote codes. Later, use the remote to connect the TV to a wireless network.
