Sometimes, your Sony TV may automatically disconnect from WiFi due to a weak signal or technical issue. You can reconnect your Sony TV to a wireless network by going to network settings using the remote. But what if your remote is misplaced somewhere or stopped working? You don’t need to get frustrated. This guide will show you alternative ways to connect the Sony TV to WiFi without a remote.
Connect Sony TV to WiFi using a Keyboard or Mouse
All Sony Smart TVs have dedicated USB, HDMI, AUX, and Ethernet ports. You can connect a keyboard with a touchpad or mouse to a Sony TV and use it as a remote. Then, use it to set up a wireless network on your TV. Take a keyboard or mouse’s dongle and plug it into the TV’s USB port. In the next moment, a cursor will appear on the TV screen. Then, follow these steps to set up a WiFi connection.
Sony Google or Android TV: Tap the Settings icon ā Click Network and Internet ā Toggle WiFi ON ā Choose a WiFi network ā Type the network’s password ā You will see a Connected to Internet notification if the connection is established.
Connect Sony TV to WiFi using the IR Remote App
Another way to access the network settings on Sony TV without a remote is to use IR remote apps. To try this, ensure your Android phone is equipped with an IR blaster. If so, install the Sony TV-compatible remote app and pair your TV with it. Using a virtual remote control on the app, go to WiFi settings and choose a WiFi network. Further, enter the password to connect.
| Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| TV Remote for SONY | Play Store |
| Sony TV Remote | Play Store |
| TV Remote for Sony TV | Play Store |
Connect Sony TV to a Wired Internet using an Ethernet Cable
As said earlier, Sony TVs have a LAN port on their back panel. If you can’t connect your Sony TV to WiFi using the above techniques, use this wired connection technique. You only need an Ethernet cable and a WiFi router.
If you have these two, plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Sony TV’s LAN port and the other into a WiFi router’s LAN port. Your Sony TV will get internet signals. If it doesn’t, go to network settings on the Sony TV using the remote app and enable the Wired connection.
FAQ
Yes. You can only do so if your Sony TV has a Menu button. Press this Menu key to access the TV settings and choose Network. Click the Channel keys to highlight an openĀ WiFi network and tap the Volume key to make a selection.
Yes. Initially, you have to program a universal remote with your Sony TV. After pairing, press the Menu or Settings button, go to WiFi settings, and choose a wireless network.
It is because of a network setting conflict caused by the update. Restart the Sony TV and router to fix it. If the problem persists, reset the Sony TV or contact Sony support for assistance.
