How to Completely Remove Wi-Fi from a Samsung TV: 3 Working Methods

Another common situation is television. Samsung "sees" the network, but doesn't connect to it, even though the password is entered correctly. In 80% of cases, this is due to the fact that the device's memory contains outdated router data (e.g. MAC address or encryption type). In such cases, simply "forgetting" the network does not help - it is required full reset of network settings.

Method 1: Standard network deletion via the settings menu

This method works on most TVs. Samsung With Tizen OS versions 5.0 and newer (models with 2020 years). The instructions are valid for the series QN90C, CU7000, AU8000 and similar:

1. Click the button Home (house) on the remote control Samsung.
2. Go to Settings → General → Network.
3. Select Open network settings.
4. In the list of available networks, find the one you want to delete and click on it.
5. In the window that opens, select Delete network or Forget (on some models - Disable and delete).
6. Confirm the action by clicking OK.

If after these steps the network still appears in the list, try reboot the TV: Press and hold the power button on the remote control for 5-7 seconds until the screen goes dark, then turn the TV on again. On models 2023–2026 years, an additional step may be required - clearing the network cache (more on that below).

Method 2: Reset network settings (if the network is not deleted)

If the standard uninstall doesn't work, you'll have to reset all network settings TV. This method deletes not only Wi-Fi, but also data about connected devices (Bluetooth, DLNA), so use it only in extreme cases. The instructions are suitable for models Samsung on Tizen 4.0–6.5:

1. Open the menu: Settings → Support → Self-diagnosis.
2. Select Network reset (or Reset network settings).
3. Enter your PIN (default) 0000, if you haven't changed it).
4. Confirm the reset by pressing Yes.

After rebooting the TV Samsung will "forget" all saved networks, and you will have to reconnect to Wi-Fi. On models 2021–2026 years after the reset may be required firmware update, since some functions (for example, Samsung TV Plus) require an active internet connection.

⚠️ AttentionOn TVs Samsung With Tizen 3.0 and below (models up to 2018 (years) resetting the network may reset all settings Smart Hub, including logins from services (Netflix, YouTube). Before the procedure, write down the passwords or take screenshots of the settings screens.

Method 3: Hard reset your TV (last resort)

If none of the previous methods helped, the next step is full reset to factory settingsThis is a radical solution that will remove all data, including:

• 📺 Saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords;
• 🎮 Accounts (Samsung Account, Google, Netflix);
• ⚙️ Individual image and sound settings;
• 📱 Installed applications (except pre-installed ones).

Reset instructions:

1. Open Settings → General → Reset.
2. Select Reset all (or Factory settings).
3. Enter your PIN (default) 0000).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (will take 3-5 minutes).

After resetting the TV Samsung It may request a firmware update via USB or the internet. If Wi-Fi still won't remove itself, check the version. Tizen on the menu Settings → Support → About TVModels with firmware older than 2021 may experience bugs with network modules. In this case, the only solution is to reflash the firmware at a service center.

⚠️ AttentionOn TVs Samsung With Dual Band Wi-Fi (support 2.4 GHz And 5 GHz) After the reset, one of the frequencies may disappear. To restore both, go to Settings → Network → Advanced and turn on the option Automatic frequency selection.

Table: Differences in Wi-Fi distance on different Samsung models

Common mistakes and how to fix them

Even after removing Wi-Fi, users still encounter problems. Here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔴 "Unable to connect" error after deleting a network: Check if the router is in the "Secure Mode" mode. WPA3 - some TVs Samsung (especially before 2020 years) do not support it. Switch to WPA2-PSK.
• 🔄 The network reappears after reboot: It's a firmware bug. It helps. disabling the function Fast connection in the router settings or update Tizen to the latest version.
• 📶 The TV does not see other networks after deleting them.: Reset settings DNS on the router or manually enter 8.8.8.8 in the TV network settings.

If the TV Samsung After all the manipulations, it still “clings” to the old network, try it change name (SSID) or password on the router. Sometimes the device stores network data based on its MAC address, and only changing these parameters makes it “forget” the connection.

Additional tips for managing Wi-Fi on your Samsung TV

To avoid network problems in the future, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Disable auto-connection: On the menu Settings → Network → Advanced deactivate the option Automatic connectionThis will prevent accidental connections to saved networks.
• 📡 Use a static IP: Assign a fixed channel to the TV IP address in your router settings. This will eliminate connection drops.
• 🔄 Update your firmware regularly: On the menu Settings → Support → Software Update turn on Auto-updateThis will fix network bugs.

On models Samsung With Tizen 6.0+ (For example, QN90C) a function appeared Smart connection, which automatically selects the best network. If it interferes, disable it. Settings → Network → Smart Connection.

⚠️ Attention: If you use Mesh system (For example, Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi), deleting the network on your TV may temporarily disconnect other devices from the router. Disable this feature before proceeding. Automatic load balancing in the Mesh settings.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about removing Wi-Fi from a Samsung TV