How to Find Out Which Wi-Fi Network Your TV Is Connected To: A Step-by-Step Guide

When your TV suddenly loses its internet connection or you want to connect another device to the same network, the first thing you need to do is find out What Wi-Fi is used on the TV?This information isn't always obvious, especially if someone else set it up or it's been a while since you connected. Unlike smartphones, where the network name is displayed in the status bar, TVs often hide this information deep in the menu.

The problem is complicated by the fact that the interfaces of different brands are Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi or TCL — are radically different. In some cases, the network name is immediately visible in the "Network" section, while in others, you have to search for it through the engineering menu. In this article, we'll look at all working methods, including those that work even if the TV isn't connected to the internet or you don't have a remote control. You'll also learn how Bypass manufacturer restrictions on displaying Wi-Fi passwords (this is not possible on all models!).

1. Standard method: via the TV settings menu

The most obvious method is to look in the network settings. However, even here there are nuances: on some TVs, the network name is only displayed when connecting and then disappears. Here's how to find this information on popular brands:

On Samsung (Tizen OS):

• 📺 Click the button Home on the remote control → select Settings (gear).
• 🔄 Go to General → Network Settings → Open Network Settings.
• 📡 In the section Wireless network the current connection will be indicated (for example, MyWiFi_5G).

On LG (webOS):

• ⚙️ Button Settings → Network → Connect to Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 The active network will be displayed at the top of the screen (if the connection is active).
• ⚠️ On models before 2020, the network name may not be displayed - you will need the method Section 2.

On Sony (Android TV/Google TV):

• 🎮 Button Home → Settings (gear icon at the top).
• 🌐 Section Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
• 📋 The active network will be marked with a check mark and the word Connected.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs Xiaomi And TCL (based on Android TV) the path may differ. If in the menu Wi-Fi There are no active networks, try the section Network status or Diagnostics.

2. Via connection information (if the network is active)

If your TV is currently connected to Wi-Fi but the network name is not displayed in the main menu, try getting the data via connection statusThis method works on 80% of modern models:

Instructions for Samsung:

1. Open Settings → General → Network Settings.
2. Select Network status (or IP settings).
3. In the block Wireless network there will be a line Network name (SSID).

For LG webOS:

• 🔧 Go to Settings → Network → Network Diagnostics.
• 📊 Find the item in the report SSID or Access point name.

Check if the connection is active (Wi-Fi indicator on the remote control)

Restart your TV (unplug it from the power outlet for 30 seconds)

Update your TV firmware (in system settings)

Try the alternative method from the next section-->

On TVs with Android TV (including Sony, Philips, Xiaomi):

1. Press and hold the button Home on the remote control → Settings.
2. Select Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Network Settings (gear next to the active network).
3. In the section Additionally or Status will SSID.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Samsung For 2018–2019 models, the network name is not shown in the status. In this case, use engineering menu method.

3. Engineering menu: for experienced users

If standard methods don't work, you can try to get information through service menuThis method works for most TVs, but requires caution—incorrect steps may reset the settings.

For Samsung:

1. Turn off the TV.
2. On the remote control, quickly press the following sequence:

   Info → Menu → Mute → Power

   (hold Power before turning on the TV).

3. In the engineering menu, select Option → Network → Wi-Fi.
4. Find the line SSID or Connected AP.

For LG:

• 🔄 Turn on your TV, then press and hold on the remote Settings 5 seconds.
• 🔢 Enter the code 0413 (for models after 2020) or 8743 (for old people).
• 📡 Go to Network → Wi-Fi Status.

What should I do if the engineering menu doesn't open?

On some models Samsung 2022+ access to the engineering menu is blocked. Alternatively, use method with application or connect the TV to the router via cable and view active devices in the router's web interface (the address is usually 192.168.1.1).

For Android TV (including Sony, Xiaomi):

1. Install the application TV Settings from Google Play (if available).
2. Open the section Network Info.
3. Find Wi-Fi SSID or BSSID (the latter can be converted into the network name through special services).

⚠️ Attention: Changing the parameters in the engineering menu may result in loss of warranty or unstable TV operation. Do not edit settings unless you are sure of their purpose!

4. Using the mobile application

Many manufacturers offer official apps for controlling your TV. These apps not only let you find out the Wi-Fi network name but also reconfigure the network. Let's look at some popular options:

For Samsung: application SmartThings

• 📱 Install the app and add your TV.
• 🔧 Go to Devices → [Your TV] → Settings.
• 🌐 Choose Network → Network Information.

For LG: application LG ThinQ

• 📲 Connect to the same Wi-Fi as your TV.
• 🔍 In the device card, find the section Net or State.

For Android TV (Sony, Xiaomi, Philips): application Google Home

• 🏠 Add your TV to the app (if supported).
• 📡 Go to Device Settings → Network.

Brand	Application	The path to Wi-Fi information	Is connection to the same network required?
Samsung	SmartThings	Devices → [TV] → Settings → Network	Yes
LG	LG ThinQ	[TV] → Status → Network	No
Sony, Xiaomi	Google Home	Device Settings → Network	Yes
TCL, Philips	TCL Home/Philips TV Remote	Information → Network Settings	Depends on the model

5. Viewing via a router (if there is no access to TV)

If your TV is connected to Wi-Fi but you can't access it (for example, you don't have a remote or it's locked), you can find out the network name via routerTo do this:

1. Connect to the router from any device (phone, laptop).
2. Open the router's web interface (usually at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
3. Enter login/password (by default it is often admin/admin).
4. Find the section Connected devices (or DHCP Clients, LAN).
5. The list of devices will include your TV (usually with the model name, for example, Samsung-UE55). The network name will be indicated next to it (SSID).

If you have a router from a provider (for example, Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline), the interface may differ:

• 📡 For Rostelecom: chapter Local Area Network → Clients.
• 📶 For Keenetic: Devices → Device List.
• 🔗 For TP-Link: Advanced Settings → Network → DHCP Clients.

⚠️ Attention: If the TV is displayed in the list of devices without a name (only by MAC address), you can identify it by the manufacturer of the first 6 MAC characters. For example, 00:1A:79 - This Samsung, 00:0A:EB — LG.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods work, there are less obvious, but sometimes effective options:

Reset network settings (without losing other data):

• 🔄 On Samsung: Settings → Support → Self-diagnosis → Network reset.
• 🔧 On LG: Settings → General → Reset → Reset network settings.
• ⚠️ After the reset, the TV will ask you to reconnect to Wi-Fi - at this point the network name will be visible.

Using a USB keyboard or mouse:

• 🖱️ Connect a USB keyboard to your TV (most modern models support this).
• 🔍 Click Win + R (if TV is on Android) and enter cmd, then run the command:

  netsh wlan show interfaces

  The results will contain the line SSID.

Viewing via HDMI-CEC (if the TV is connected to a receiver or sound bar):

• 🎵 Some sound systems (eg. Sonos or Yamaha) display information about the network to which devices are connected via HDMI.
• 🔊 Check your audio system settings - there may be a section there Network devices.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to find out the password for the Wi-Fi network the TV is connected to?

On most TVs there is no direct way View the password for a saved network. Exceptions:

• 📺 Android TV (For example, Sony, Xiaomi): if you have root access, you can use the application WiFi Password Viewer.
• 🖥️ Samsung With Tizen: the password can only be seen through the engineering menu (not on all models).

Alternative: look at the password in the router settings (section Wireless network or Wi-Fi).

My TV won't connect to Wi-Fi after a reset. What should I do?

The problem may be:

• 🔄 Outdated firmware — update the TV software via USB or Ethernet.
• 📶 Incompatible Wi-Fi standard - if the router only works in the mode 802.11ac (5 GHz), and TV only supports 802.11n (2.4 GHz), turn on the router mode Mixed.
• 🔒 MAC filtering — add the TV's MAC address to the list of allowed devices on the router.

How to connect a TV to Wi-Fi without a remote?

Options:

• 📱 Use mobile application manufacturer (for example, SmartThings For Samsung or LG ThinQ).
• 🖱️ Connect USB keyboard/mouse and manage the menu through them.
• 🔌 If there are buttons on the TV case, try the combination to enter the menu (usually holding Menu or Input 10+ seconds).

On some models Samsung And LG can be turned on voice control (for example, through Alice or Google Assistant) and give the command "Connect to Wi-Fi".

Why does the TV show "Connected without Internet"?

Reasons and solutions:

• 🌍 Problems with the provider — check the internet on other devices.
• 🔧 Incorrect IP/DNS settings - set in the TV network menu Obtain an IP automatically and specify DNS 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
• 📡 Weak Wi-Fi signal - move the router closer to the TV or use signal amplifier.
• 🔒 MAC blocking — add the TV's MAC address to the exceptions on the router.

Is it possible to connect a TV to Wi-Fi from a phone (share the Internet)?

Yes, but with some reservations:

• 📱 On Android: turn on Access point in the settings, then connect the TV to the created network.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Settings → Tethering (make sure the operator allows distribution).

⚠️ Restrictions:

• Some TVs (for example, old ones) Samsung) do not support connecting to access points from phones.
• When watching 4K videos, the speed may not be sufficient (especially on 2.4 GHz).