Using the smart functions on your Insignia TV is a great way to stream your favorite videos, catch up on the newest shows, or catch the daily weather report. It is as simple as powering up the TV, navigating to the app of your choice, and selecting the clip you want. This is all thanks to the internet. But what if your Insignia TV won’t connect to WiFi?
You will need to perform a network reset in your Insignia TV settings if your Insignia TV won’t connect to WiFi. This reset should refresh your TV’s signal from your internet provider, allowing it to reconnect to the service.
If you are not quite tech-savvy, or this fix doesn’t work, don’t fret; there are multiple different ways to troubleshoot your Insignia WiFi problems. Read on to learn how to properly reset your WiFi network and other popular troubleshooting methods to fix your lack of WiFi connection to the Insignia TV.
One of the best ways to fix your WiFi connectivity issues with your Insignia TV is to reset the network connection your TV is reading simply. This seems simple, but some users may have difficulty navigating through the menus to accomplish this. Here is a step-by-step guide to properly reset your network through your Insignia TV:
If your TV cannot reestablish the connection to the WiFi network after this reset, then troubleshooting using a different technique will be necessary. It can be very disappointing if things aren’t working out at this point, especially if you have a system, such as Alexa, connected to your Insignia TV.
Another reason your Insigna TV may not be able to connect to the WiFi is that the software uploaded into the TV needs an update. This may seem impossible because you cannot update your TV without using WiFi, but there is a way to work around this. Follow these steps to update your Insignia TV without it being connected directly to WiFi:
Your Insignia will now scan for the USB and download the update from it.
Occasionally, electronics get funky no matter how well we maintain them. When this occurs, it is often best to factory reset them. This often solves numerous problems that a software update cannot. Before a factory reset occurs, it is important to note that any downloaded app or theme will be removed, so note down anything important before this.
Here is the best way to factory reset your Insignia TV:
Once the TV has undergone a factory reset, it is important to connect it to your WiFi connection. Test it to ensure it works by downloading an app from the app store or launching YouTube. If you are unable to do either thing, you may have to replace the TV in its entirety.
If you have exhausted every option, it is likely that you are now utterly frustrated and demotivated. Do not throw in the towel just yet. Call out a Geek Squad tech or other home repair tech to take a look at the TV. It may be cheaper to replace the WiFi card than it is to buy a brand new TV.