Onn Roku TV needs to be connected to WiFi to install apps from the Channel Store, stream content online, and more. If you have a remote, you can use it to go to the network settings and enable WiFi. But what if the Onn Roku TV remote has been lost? No need to worry. In such cases, you can use a keyboard, mouse, or the remote app to connect your Onn Roku TV to WiFi without a remote.
Connect Onn Roku TV to WiFi using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you move near the TV back panel, you can find a USB port like you see on your PC. Disconnect the keyboard or mouse from the PC and plug it into the Onn Roku TV’s USB port. Within a few seconds, a cursor will appear on the TV screen. Use the cursor as a virtual controller for Onn Roku TV and set up a WiFi connection.
- From the home screen, launch the Onn Roku TV Settings.
- Toggle to the right and select the Network option.
- Then, select Wireless and click on Set up new Wi-Fi connection.
- Onn Roku TV will begin to scan for available networks.
- Choose your WiFi network from the list. If it prompts you to enter a password, use the on-screen keyboard.
- Click Connect. Your Onn Roku TV will be connected to the selected WiFi.
Connect Onn Roku TV to WiFi using IR Remote Apps
IR remote apps are excellent virtual remote apps that can function similarly to physical remotes. Since the app works with an IR sensor, you must have an Android smartphone with a built-in IR blaster. If so, install any of the following Onn Roku TV-compatible IR remote apps on your smartphone.
| IR Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| Onn TV Remote | Play Store |
| Onn TV Remote Control | Play Store |
| Onn TV Remote | Play Store |
Launch the IR-based remote app and pair it with your Onn Roku TV. Then, using the icons, head to the wireless network settings and choose a WiFi network.
Connect Onn Roku TV to the Internet Using an Ethernet Cable
You can find a dedicated LAN port on your Onn Roku TV’s back panel. This port allows the TV to access the internet connection via cables. If you own an Ethernet cable, plug one end into the Onn Roku TV’s LAN port and the other into the router. Within a minute, your Onn Roku TV will receive an active internet.
If not, follow the process using the IR remote apps, keyboard, or mouse. Open the TV Settings and open Network. Choose the Wired option. Your Onn Roku TV will now verify its connection to a local network and get internet access.
Connect Onn Roku TV to WiFi using an Onn Universal Remote
If you prefer to use something convenient like a remote, consider using an Onn universal remote. To get started, you need to program an Onn universal remote with your Onn Roku TV with or without codes. Once you set it up, go to the Network settings on your TV and choose a WiFi network you want to connect.
FAQ
No. Since the Onn Roku TV has only a single power button, it is impossible to connect the TV to WiFi using the TV panel buttons.
