How does a TV with WiFi work?

Today, access to the Internet has become an urgent need for almost everyone. Therefore, it is supported not only by computers and tablets, but also by televisions. TVs with Wi-Fi are especially popular, as they allow you to connect to the worldwide network wirelessly.

How does a TV with WiFi work?

A TV with Wi-Fi allows you to access the network without using a cable connection. Similar models are called SmartTV. The feature appeared recently, but quickly became popular.

Previously, Internet access was only possible with the help of wires. To do this, you need a cable that connects from the modem to the device. A reliable method, but very inconvenient and unaesthetic.

The Wi-Fi function makes life much easier and more mobile, so now people give preference to just such TV models, despite their high cost. How do they work?

TVs with Wi-Fi function are equipped with a special module that provides Internet surfing. The Wi-Fi module in a TV receiver is implemented differently. Device options may be as follows:

1. Built-in module. In this case, the device after switching on will search for the network and will catch it if it is available. Then he will offer to enter a login and password and the Internet will be connected.
2. USB port for connecting to an adapter. In this case, the TV does not pick up the Internet signal on its own until you connect the Wi-Fi adapter to it.
3. Special connector for cable or LAN adapter.

IMPORTANT! For models with USB output, it is recommended to buy adapters of the same brand. The device may not support other manufacturers. Then there are difficulties with installing drivers.

What gives a connection to the Internet via WiFi:

• access to certain sites for watching videos, weather, listening to music;
• if the TV is still equipped with a microphone and a video camera, you can communicate via Viber or Skype;
• no need to copy video to a separate medium, and then connect it to a large screen - movies are launched online.

Thus, when buying SmartTV, the user receives not only a TV receiver for watching TV channels, but also a multifunctional device for quickly searching and watching videos, communicating on social networks.

Connecting a tv receiver to WiFi

To use the Wi-Fi function on your TV, you need a home network. Usually it becomes available using a router. An access point is installed on it and all devices connected to Wi-Fi can access the Internet.

You need to connect a TV to the same router. How to do this is described in detail in the instructions that go to the device. If she is not, do not despair. The connection technology is extremely simple:

1. Turn on the TV.
2. Go to "Settings" and select "Network".
3. Find "Network Settings" and click on the "Start" button. The device will begin to search for available connections.
4. From the list of networks found, select your router, and click "Connect."
5. Enter the network login and password.

ATTENTION! The names of the individual sections of different TV models may vary. However, the connection principle itself is the same everywhere.

After connecting to Wi-Fi, you can visit various sites, social networks, watch online video and listen to music.

Smart TV is controlled via the remote control. You can also connect a smartphone to your TV and control it. This is done through a special application that has more extensive functionality than a conventional remote.

REFERENCE! Operation from a smartphone is possible when both devices (telephone and TV) support the Direct Wi-Fi function.

TV control applications are downloaded for free from the Play Market. There are a lot of them, so choose yourself based on personal preferences. The most common program is Smart TV Remote.

Pros and Cons of Wi-Fi on a TV

The function of wireless Internet connection has both positive and negative sides. Before buying, read them to understand whether it is worth spending an impressive amount.

Among the positive qualities:

• fast synchronization with computers, tablets and other equipment;
• the ability to watch videos online;
• use of a large screen for presentations and demonstrations;
• launching special applications from the company store, as well as video games on the big screen;
• lack of wires;
• search on internet sites.

Wireless internet connection greatly enhances the functionality of the TV. Unlike cable connections, you can freely make permutations without fear of getting entangled in wires.

When you connect a joystick to the TV, it becomes an excellent source of video games, and if you connect it to a webcam, you can communicate with friends and relatives through video programs on the big screen.

Among the disadvantages of Wi-Fi on a TV, there are:

• higher cost of such models in comparison with conventional ones;
• unlike a cable connection, the speed when wirelessly decreases significantly, therefore, to fully use the function, high-speed Internet is required;
• may require additional equipment - a router or adapter.

To summarize, we note that the presence of Wi-Fi in the TV allows the user to fully experience all the possibilities of Internet surfing. Therefore, if financial opportunities allow, the Internet is configured at home and there is a router, it is advisable to purchase such models.