How To Connect Vizio TV To Wifi Without Remote

 "Just another troubleshooting manual that doesn't provide me a real-world answer."

When my Vizio TV remote stopped working, I felt exactly the same way and looked online to see if there was any way to link my TV to my WiFi.

Without a remote, you should attach a USB keyboard or USB mouse to your Vizio TV in order to connect it to WiFi. Go to Menu > Network > Set up WiFi connection after you are connected. This approach has been successfully used to connect your Vizio TV to WiFi without a remote.

In this essay, I go beyond the unworkable fixes I discovered online and discuss the four techniques I tried to enable my Vizio TV to connect to the internet after my remote stopped functioning.

Please check that your Vizio TV is turned on and that WiFi is functioning properly before we continue. You may always try turning on your TV without a remote if it isn't even turning on at all.

Let's examine each option for linking your Vizio TV to WiFi one at a time.

Use a USB mouse or keyboard.

The majority of smart Televisions come with USB connections, allowing you to attach accessories like a USB keyboard or USB mouse.

Generally speaking, Vizio smart Televisions are set up to automatically setup a USB keyboard or mouse; all you have to do is insert it into the correct port.

You may find the USB port on the sides or the back of your TV, depending on the Vizio TV model.

Not all Vizio smart Televisions, meanwhile, are compatible with add-ons.

Follow the instructions below to see if your Vizio TV can support these devices.

• The Vizio TV should first be connected to a USB keyboard or mouse.
• Check to see whether your TV's keyboard and mouse are functional.
• Access the Wi-fi settings.
• Create a connection to the WiFi network of your choice.

Make use of a universal remote control.

Using a universal remote, you may manage and control several electrical gadgets simultaneously. With so many remote-equipped devices in our homes nowadays, using a universal remote makes more sense.

Look for a code list that comes with your universal remote if you have one at home. You might be able to locate the code for your Vizio TV online, depending on the manufacturer of your universal remote.

Here's how to set up a universal remote to resolve the issue.

• Use the Power button on your TV to turn it on first. Here's where to look for the power button on a Vizio TV.
• When the power light appears, press and hold the TV button on the remote control.
• From the list, enter the code for your Vizio TV.
• On your Vizio TV, select Network from the menu.
• Enter the WiFi password and choose your home network.
• Next select "Connect."

Use a remote app that supports IR

Downloading an IR (Infrared) remote app to your phone or tablet is one of the easiest methods to solve this issue.

You must make sure your phone has an integrated IR sensor because these remote applications use IR technology.

Check the specifications of your phone to see whether it includes an integrated IR blaster (sensor).

An IR Blaster is standard on most Android smartphones. Regrettably, iPhones lack this feature.

To connect to WiFi using an IR remote app, follow these instructions.

• On your phone, launch the Play Store.
• The TV Remote Control for Vizio TV app may be downloaded and installed.
• Choose the infrared (IR) interface after launching the programme.
• Your phone should be pointed at the TV.
• To switch on your TV, press the power button in the app.
• On your Vizio TV, select Network from the menu.
• Enter the WiFi password and choose your home network.
• Next select "Connect."

Attach a network cable to your router and Vizio TV.

Ethernet connections are included on Vizio smart Televisions to enable wired internet access.

You should look at your router accessories if you don't have an ethernet cable. An Ethernet wire is typically included with a router.

The majority of Vizio smart Televisions have Ethernet connections. This port is located on the back or sides of your Vizio TV. A comparable port might be found on your router as well.

You may use an Ethernet cable to connect your TV to the internet by following the steps below.

• Attach the ethernet wire to the TV and router at both ends.
• Use the power button on the back or bottom of your Vizio TV to turn it on.
• Verify that the Vizio TV has detected the wired connection.
• The router-based internet connection should now be operational on the TV.
• The techniques below can be used after you have successfully used an Ethernet connection to connect your TV to the router.

Only when your phone and TV are linked to the same wireless network or router will smart TV remote applications function. These applications resemble IR remote apps, but they utilise wireless networking (WLAN) technologies instead. We have advised using an ethernet cable as a result.

Use the VIZIO mobile app (formerly Vizio SmartCast Mobile)

You should first take your phone or tablet. Install the VIZIO Mobile App on your phone after downloading it.

Devices running iOS and Android can use this app (Android 8.0 or higher and iOS 13.0 or higher versions).

Here's how to connect your Vizio TV and VIZIO mobile app.

• On your phone, use the VIZIO Mobile app.
• obey the directions displayed on the screen.
• Choose "Continue as a Guest" or create a new "Vizio account."
• Choose the "Get started" button.
• Choose your Vizio TV from the available options.
• On the top of your Vizio TV, enter the four-digit code.
• Go to Menu and then to Network using the app.
• Enter the WiFi password and choose your home network.
• Next select "Connect."

Conclusion

A Vizio smart TV without a WiFi connection is just as useless as a regular old TV. We addressed this issue in this post using workable troubleshooting techniques. Even after trying all of these methods, your TV may still not be connected to the internet.

If your Vizio TV is still covered under warranty, you should ask for a replacement remote. You might wish to get a new Vizio remote if the product warranty has run out.