Connecting a TV to the Internet no longer seems like a crazy idea, because manufacturers are trying to keep up with the times and produce modern, high-quality, and most importantly, multifunctional devices. But to fully realize their potential, Smart devices require an Internet connection. You can do this in one of two ways:
- Using a LAN cable;
- Using a wireless Wi-Fi network.
In our case, it is better to use Wi-Fi, because it is really more convenient, since there are no annoying wires and other not very convenient paraphernalia. And once the connection has been made, the TV is completely ready for use. But to prevent other users from using your work, the connection is protected with a password. It is recommended to come up with a complex PIN so that no unauthorized person can use it, because the more devices are connected, the weaker the signal may be.
How to install network blocking on Samsung Smart TV
Speaking of models with Smart TV, you must definitely set up the Internet network, because the channels can wait, setting them up does not take much time, and the TV, as a rule, already receives a couple of standard programs. But the network needs settings, including those related to the password.
Here is a short list of actions:
To open the settings on LV TV, you need to press the “Settings” button;
On the TV screen, select the “Network” tab, and go to the “Network connection” item;
When a small instruction for further manipulations appears, we advise you to read it, because the actions described in it may not exactly coincide with those suggested in the instructions;
If the recommendations have been learned, go to the “Set up connections” menu and select the desired network for Smart TV;
Click on the “Finish” button.
If an icon appears indicating that the TV is connected, then everything went great. By the way, these same manipulations are great when you need to set network restrictions for a Samsung TV, perhaps with a minimal number of differences.
How to connect your TV to a network using WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or WPS for short, is a more simplified way to connect to the Internet through a smart TV. As a rule, setting up a connection to the network, especially for users who are faced with a similar task for the first time, turns into an impossible problem, especially if the password is forgotten.
The peculiarity of this method is that there is no need to know the PIN code. All the user needs is direct access to the router. In addition, you will need to carry out a few simple manipulations. In particular:
- Go to the device menu, find the sub-item where the network parameters are indicated and select “Connect using WPS - PBC”;
- Next, without wasting time, go to the router, find and press the button on it that says “WPS”. This must be done quickly before two minutes have passed. Although, before carrying out the procedure in question, it is recommended to make sure that the device supports this function by default. If you are not sure, go to the web interface and connect it. As a rule, this key is very small and is located on the back panel of the device, so inspect it carefully;
- If everything is fine, then in a second the Internet network will be connected to the TV.
It is worth clarifying that you can configure the Internet in this way only if the device has a standard pin, that is, the factory settings have not been changed. If the router is not new, then the settings can be reset to factory settings using the “Reset” key. To ensure it works, it is advisable to hold the button for several seconds.
How to remove the button lock on an LG TV without a remote control
Unfortunately, to remove the protection from the LG TV buttons without a remote control . The simplest solution in this situation is to purchase a new remote control.
If you can’t find a “original” remote control, you can choose a universal option, but before going to the store it would be a good idea to write down the TV model.
Another option is to contact a service center, but this path is more labor-intensive and expensive.
Useful app - LG TV Remote
Owners of LG Smart TVs can install the official free LG TV Remote application on their smartphone or tablet.
With it, you can control your TV directly from your mobile device. All you need to do is connect both devices to the same home network and launch the application.
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Using LG TV Remote, you can control the TV volume, change channels, search, view and launch any applications installed on the TV and other media content via LG SmartShare, take screenshots, etc. In fact, the smartphone will become a fully functional “smart” control panel.
Each TV model has a locking feature that blocks access to channels or networks. There are situations when a user sets a password and then accidentally forgets it. The article will talk about how to find out the code for an LG or Samsung TV, in what situations it can be useful, and how to reset it.
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Forgot your LG TV password
TVs from different companies have different codes and methods for returning to factory settings differ. Therefore, there is no point in carrying out such an operation using the method from Samsung TV. The standard PIN code on LG TVs is 0000 . But in some cases you can try another option - 1234 . If you need to unlock your TV with basic settings, then just enter these combinations and enjoy watching. Problems arise when the user forgets the password he created.
If the standard PIN code of the TV was changed to an individual one, and then forgotten, then the solution to this problem is to press the menu key, go to settings, select the “ Security ” section. There should be a function to reset the PIN code. Next, you will need to set a new password on the TV.
After the operation is completed, you will have to do a few more steps:
- Enter any numbers and confirm them by pressing the OK key.
- Enter the combination: up, up, down, up.
- Set the password to 0313 and press OK.
After completing these steps, the pin will become standard. The method is useful if you have access to the menu.
Otherwise, you will need on the push-button remote control:
- press the power button and turn off the TV;
- enter the combination: Mute, 8, 2, 4;
- turn on the TV.
Procedure on the Smart Remote to unlock the TV if you forgot your password:
- turn on TV;
- press Mute, increase volume, Return, decrease volume, Return, increase volume, Return.
TVs with Smart TV are no longer a rarity. And it’s hard to call them TVs anymore, since they are more low-power computers with a large display. On them, like on computers/tablets/smartphones, you can install applications, “climb” the Internet, add a hard drive to them and you can no longer use the computer. But all the capabilities of a Smart TV are available only when you connect to the Internet. It is one of the ways to connect a TV, namely connecting to Wi-Fi, that will be discussed in this article.
2) Using a wireless Wi-Fi network.
In this article I will describe in detail how to do this using Wi-Fi. This method requires a Wi-Fi router (more precisely, a configured Wi-Fi network) with Internet access and a TV itself that supports a Wi-Fi connection. Whether your TV supports a wireless connection, you can check the technical documentation for the TV or information on the official website of the TV. If your TV does not support a wireless network, but does support Smart TV, you can purchase a USB Wi-Fi adapter for your TV model and thus provide yourself with a wireless connection.
What does connecting a TV via Wi-Fi do?! First of all, it frees you from unnecessary work, namely pulling the LAN cable from the router, which is sometimes very difficult. But if you have low Internet speed, then a Wi-Fi connection will not be the best way for you, because no matter how good your router is, in any case, during wireless transmission the Internet speed is lost and it may not be enough for comfortable operation of Smart TV In this case, it is better for you to connect the TV using a LAN cable .
In this article I will look in detail at how to set up the Internet on an LG TV with WebOS , but a similar setup will be on other TVs - Philips, Samsung, Sony , etc.
Forgot your Samsung PIN code
A PIN code or password for Samsung Smart TV may be needed in two cases:
- The user wants to block a Samsung TV or individual channels (parental control system). This is convenient if you have small children at home from whom you need to hide unwanted content.
- The Samsung device has already been blocked, and the person cannot remember the code.
To find out that your Samsung TV is blocked, just look at the monitor. A window will appear with fields for entering a four-digit number.
To remove restrictions, you will need a remote control. You can also use a smartphone with the downloaded “ Remote ” application. Without these devices, attempts will be in vain. To find the PIN code for your Samsung TV, you need to study the instruction manual. There should be a separate section dedicated to this issue. If the user did not change the data on his own, then the PIN code of the Samsung TV will be standard - 0000 (less commonly used - 1111 ). By entering the numbers, the TV will unlock and you can continue watching. If you forgot the previously set code, you need to roll back the TV to factory settings to return to the standard option (0000).
To reset the code, you can use the push-button remote control:
- Turn on the TV device.
- If your Samsung TV is older than 4 years, press the “Exit” button on the remote control for a few seconds. A new window will open.
- If the Samsung TV is new, then resetting the settings occurs differently. You will have to press the following keys in order: Mute, 8, 2, 4, Power.
The keys must be pressed quickly, otherwise the combination will not work.
Factory reset with touch remote:
- Press the power button.
- Enter the following combination: Mute, “plus”, update key, “minus”, “update”, “plus”, “update”.
If you didn't succeed in returning to factory settings the first time, you need to try again. You will need to press the buttons very quickly until the operation is successful.
