Connecting a Sharp TV to the internet is a prerequisite for installing new apps and accessing them. During the initial setup of your Sharp TV, you will be prompted to connect the TV to WiFi. If you have skipped the process at that time, don’t worry. You can still connect your Sharp TV to the Internet by going to Network Settings. In this article, we have demonstrated step-by-step instructions for connecting all Sharp TV models to WiFi.
How to Connect Sharp Android TV to WiFi
1. On the home screen, hit the Settings option.
2. Then, select Network & Internet in that section.
3. On the next page, enable the WiFi option to see the list of nearby wireless networks.
4. Click the WiFi network you want to connect.
5. Enter the password of a WiFi network and click the Tick icon to connect.
6. Once connected, you will see a Connected successfully message on the TV screen.
How to Connect Sharp Google TV to WiFi
1. On the home page, select the Profile icon at the top.
2. Select the Settings option.
3. Next, choose Network & Internet.
4. Ensure that your WiFi is turned on. Now, your TV detects the active WiFi networks.
5. Choose your network from the list and fill in the WiFi password to connect.
How to Connect Sharp Roku TV to WiFi
1. Go to the home page, scroll down, hit Settings, and select the Network option.
2. Following that, tap the Set up connection option and choose Wireless.
3. It will start looking for wireless networks in a range.
4. Locate your WiFi network, click on it, and enter the appropriate password.
5. After entering, click the Connect option to get internet access.
How to Connect Sharp Aquos TV to WiFi
1. Press the Menu button on the remote.
2. Scroll to the right tab, tap Smart TV, and click the Internet Setup option.
3. Under the pop-up menu, tap Internet Connection and click Auto Setup.
Note: If you choose the Manual Setup option, you should manually enter the SSID of your network to make a connection.
4. Tap Yes from the prompt, choose Wireless, and tap Next.
5. Hold the WPS key on your wireless router for over 5 seconds.
6. Now, it will automatically set up the wireless connection on your Aquos TV.
7. If necessary, perform a connection test to check whether it has been completed.
How to Connect Old Sharp TV to WiFi
First, check whether your old Sharp TV has WIFI support. If not, you need to establish an Internet connection by connecting the router and Sharp TV via an Ethernet cable. If your old Sharp TV has WiFi capability, hit the Settings button to launch the Settings menu. Scroll down and navigate to the Internet option. If you can’t see the Internet, look for the option Network and select it. Under this, locate and hit the option WiFi. Then, choose the WiFi network you intend to connect to and type the password to complete the WiFi setup process.
How to Connect Sharp TV to WiFi Without Remote
There are three ways to connect the Sharp Smart TV to the WiFi, and they are discussed below.
- Use IR Remote Apps: One of the best ways to connect the TV to WiFi is to use IR remote apps. Just install any IR remote app, like Remote Control For Sharp TV, from the Play Store on your smartphone. After installing the app, open it, point the Android phone towards your Sharp TV, and use the icons on the remote app to navigate to network settings and connect the TV to the Internet.
- Use Ethernet Cable: Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the router and the other end to the Sharp TV. Then, change the network settings on your TV to Wired using any IR remote app. Within seconds, the Internet connection will be established on your Sharp Smart TV.
- Use Keyboard and Mouse: Connect the Mouse or Keyboard to your Sharp TV’s HDMI Port and use the external devices as navigation tools. Use the mouse or keyboard to go to the Network settings and connect the TV to the WiFi network.
How to Fix Sharp TV Not Connecting to WiFi
Sometimes, you will face several issues while connecting the TV to WiFi. If you are unable to connect the Sharp TV to the WiFi, refer to the troubleshooting measures discussed below.
- If the WiFi on Sharp TV keeps disconnecting, restart or reset the router and try connecting the TV to WiFi again.
- Update the Sharp TV firmware if it runs on an outdated version.
- Power cycle the Sharp TV and connect the Sharp TV to the WiFi.
- Keep the router closer to the Sharp TV.
- If the problem is with the router or network you use, contact the ISP or technicians to troubleshoot the device. Similarly, if the problem is with the Sharp TV, contact the Sharp TV customer support to fix the problem.
FAQ
Restart the Sharp TV and router, ensure the router is in a closer range to a TV, and try switching the network to 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz WiFi bands.
Yes. Connecting a wireless keyboard or mouse to a Sharp Aquos TV allows you to use it as a virtual remote. Then, you can follow the above steps to set up the internet connection.
This may be due to the firmware bugs or temporary malfunctions. Just restart or power cycle the Sharp TV and then try to connect the Sharp TV to the Internet again.
