Connect your TV to your Wi-Fi network using a wireless connection

1. Access the Settings screen.
   • If the remote control has a Quick Settings ( or ) button, press the Quick Settings button and select Settings.
   • If the remote control does not have a Quick Settings ( or ) button, press the HOME button and select Settings.
2. The next steps will vary. Follow the steps according to your TV menu options:
   • Select Network & Internet → Wi-Fi.
   • Select Network & Internet → Easy setup → Wi-Fi.
   • Select Network → Network setup → Easy → Wi-Fi.
3. Selecting Wi-Fi toggles the option on and off, when the Wi-Fi option is active, you'll see the available wireless networks.
   
   Note

   • If you don't know the SSID (wireless network name) and password (security key/passphrase) of your wireless router (or access point), check the manuals for your wireless equipment or contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for help.
   • If you have a hidden wireless network, check the article Connect your Android TV to a hidden Wi-Fi network for details.

4. Select your wireless network and enter your network password as prompted.
   Tip

   • After selecting your wireless network, you may need to press the Enter/Select button on your remote control while the text field is highlighted to activate the on-screen keyboard. Input the security key for your network and press NEXT/ENTER or FINISH to proceed. If the on-screen keyboard is not appearing, you can refer to the article On-screen keyboard is missing or doesn't appear on my Android TV.
   • Selecting the up-arrow symbol on the on-screen keyboard toggles it for upper-case characters. You can just press it again to go back to lowercase.
   • Password characters are case-sensitive. Be careful to use upper case and lower case correctly.
     Examples of common mistakes:
     • I (capital i), l (small L), and 1 (number one)
     • 0 (number zero) and O (capital o)
     • d (small D) and b (small B)
     • 9 (number nine) and q (small Q)
   • After entering your password, select the enter key to continue. The enter key is usually located on the right side of the keyboard and labeled as Enter, or a symbol with an arrow used to indicate NEXT, ENTER, or FINISH.
   • In most home environments, the IP Address Setting is Auto and the Proxy Setting is No. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you are unsure if a Proxy connection has been set up.

The setup for TV models that are wireless LAN-ready and those with built-in wireless LAN will be different. If you don't know which of these you have refer to your product specification or the manuals supplied with the TV. Recent models have Built-in wireless LAN.

What is the difference between wireless LAN-ready and built-in wireless LAN?

• Built-in wireless LAN:
  The built-in wireless LAN device allows you to access the internet and your home network without having to connect a separate adapter. With this feature, you can easily connect to a wireless LAN and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment.

• Wireless LAN-ready:
  Wi-Fi-ready BRAVIA HDTV models allow access to the internet using the UWA-BR100 USB wireless LAN adapter. This adapter plugs into the USB input on your TV.

  Note: The UWA-BR100 USB wireless LAN adapter is discontinued and may not be available. This adapter was supplied or available as an optional accessory, depending on your TV model.

Wireless network setup

Follow the steps below.

1. On the supplied TV remote control, press the HOME button.
2. Select Settings.
3. This step will vary depending on the network setup options available in your TV menu. Follow the steps accordingly.
   • Select Preferences → Setup → Network → Network Setup or Set up network connection
   • Select Network Set up → Set up Network connection
   • Select Network → Network Setup or Set up network connection
4. Select Auto or Easy depending on your options.

   Note: You also may see options for Expert or Custom. These options are used when you need to customize your settings or need to switch between a wired and wireless network.

5. Select Wireless LAN, Wireless Setup, or Wireless, depending on your menu options.
   • If you don't see these options, continue to the next step.
6. Connect your TV to your wireless network using the available options. The connection methods may vary depending on your router type and your TV menu options. Select your connection method:
   • Scan for your network and enter the Wi-Fi password

     1. Select Scan.
     2. Select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
     3. Enter the Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard.
        Tip

        • Password characters are case-sensitive. Be careful to use upper case and lower case correctly.
          Examples of common mistakes:
          • I (capital i), l (small L), and 1 (number one)
          • 0 (number zero) and O (capital o)
          • d (small D) and b (small B)
          • 9 (number nine) and q (small Q)
        • For help switching to capital letters, small letters, numbers, or symbols, check the article How to use the colored buttons on the remote control while using the on-screen keyboard.

     4. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the setup.

   • Scan and connect to an unsecured network

     1. Select Scan.
     2. Select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
     3. Follow the on-screen directions.

   • Using the WPS button method (limited router support)

     Note

     Many routers do not support WPS (Push Button), check your router specifications before selecting this method.

     1. Select WPS (Push Button).
     2. Select Start, your TV will now wait for the WPS connection.
     3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the Wi-Fi Router.
     4. After a successful connection is made, select OK.

   • Using the WPS PIN (limited router support)

     Note

     Many routers do not support the WPS PIN option, check your router specifications before selecting this method.

     1. Open your router setup interface on a computer. Check your router manual for details.
     2. On the TV menu, select WPS PIN.
     3. Enter the PIN code shown on the TV screen in the router interface.
     4. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the setup.