Fix Vizio Smartcast TV Not Connecting to Wifi Internet Network

With a good smart TV, you can stream your favorite shows online on a bigger screen. Vizio Smartcast TV lets you watch your movies and shows online at any time. However, if your Vizio Smartcast TV cannot connect to your Wifi Internet Network, it blocks you from your online entertainment.

Why is My Vizio TV Not Connecting to WiFi?

There are different reasons why your Vizio Smartcast TV cannot connect to your Wifi. You may have problems with your network connection. There may be issues with your Wifi or your smart TV itself. Your TV and router may also have communication problems.

Whatever is the reason, there are ways on how you can repair the problem with your Vizio Smartcast TV. Check out the solutions below.

How to Fix Vizio Smartcast TV Won’t Connect to Wifi Network

Solution #1 – Check Your Internet Connection

Perform a speed test to see if you have a good network connection. You may also try to connect to the Internet using another device to see if it is working or not.

Solution #2 – Power Cycle Your Device

1. Turn off your Vizio Smartcast TV and unplug it.
2. Unplug your router and modem as well.
3. Wait for at least 1 minute.
4. Now, plug in your Smartcast TV.
5. Do the same to your router and modem.
6. Turn on your TV and check if the error still exists.

Solution #3 – Enable DHCP on your Device

DHCP means Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is responsible for giving an IP address to each device using a network connection so that each device has a unique IP address.

1. On your remote, press the Menu button.
2. Navigate to Network.
3. Go to Manual Setup.
4. Select DHCP.
5. Check if it is Enabled. If it is Enabled, toggle to Disabled. and toggle back to Enabled. If it is Disabled, toggle to Enabled.

Solution #4 – Factory Reset Your Vizio Smartcast TV

If none of the solutions work, you may try to factory reset or hard reset your TV. Keep in mind that hard reset means it changes your TV’s setting back to its default factory setting.

1. On your remote, press the Menu button.
2. Select System.
3. Go to Reset & Admin.
4. Click Reset TV to Factory Settings.

Which of the solutions above work for you? Let us know in the comments below.