Local network

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• Troubleshooting

  TV not found on Wi-Fi

  Start here when your TV is missing from the device list. Check the network, permissions and discovery.

  General guide

  #Local network#Permissions
• Troubleshooting

  TV found, but not connecting

  Your TV appears in the list but pairing or control fails. Work through the next checks.

  General guide

  #Pairing#Local network
• TV setup

  Roku TV & player remote setup

  Check network control access and identify the Roku device you want to control.

  Roku

  #Pairing#Local network
• Troubleshooting

  iPhone Local Network permission

  Allow your iPhone to find compatible TVs on your home network.

  iPhone / iPad

  #Permissions#Local network
• Troubleshooting

  Connect to a TV by IP address

  Find your TV’s local IP address and try a manual connection when discovery fails.

  General guide

  #Local network#Pairing
• TV setup

  Use your iPhone as a TV remote

  Set up an iPhone or iPad as a Wi-Fi remote for a compatible TV.

  iPhone / iPad

  #Pairing#Local network
• Explainers & comparisons

  Can a TV remote app work without Wi-Fi?

  Understand the difference between local networking, internet access and infrared.

  General guide

  #Local network#Choosing a remote
• Explainers & comparisons

  Wi-Fi vs infrared TV remotes

  Compare network and line-of-sight control, including offline and standby limits.

  General guide

  #Local network#Choosing a remote
• Everyday control

  Control a TV from a laptop or online

  Learn why a website cannot reach your TV directly and what to use instead.

  General guide

  #Local network#Choosing a remote
• Troubleshooting

  Smart TV connected to Wi-Fi but no internet

  Find out whether the TV, router or internet service is causing a connected-but-offline message, then try safe checks for your model.

  General guide

  #Local network
• Troubleshooting

  TV keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi

  Trace repeated TV Wi-Fi drops to weak signal, the home network or the television, with low-risk checks before resetting settings.

  General guide

  #Local network
• Troubleshooting

  TV cannot find a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network

  Find out whether the TV supports your router’s 5 GHz network, then check band settings and signal without changing router settings blindly.

  General guide

  #Local network

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