How to Connect Samsung Smart TV to WiFi Without an Adapter (2026 Verified)

Connecting an older Samsung TV to the internet without a physical WiFi adapter often feels like a dead end. Whether you own a legacy model from the E-Series or a newer display with a malfunctioning internal WiFi card, buying a discontinued proprietary Samsung USB dongle is rarely the best solution. In our 2026 lab tests, we verified three professional workarounds that bypass the need for an adapter entirely.

If you are connecting Samsung smart TV to wifi without using any adapter then you might experience or face frequent interruptions while watching videos, movies or using any apps. Samsung Smart TV will work good if you have a router in case if you don’t use a high quality router while connecting TV to wifi then your internet speed will degrade.

You can also connect Samsung smart tv to WIFI to your mobile data or iPhone apple and connect it to wifi, if you are having slow internet connections then see our slow internet troubleshooting guide.

Connect Samsung Smart tv to WIFI Without Adapter

Follow below methods

The WPS Handshake

If your Samsung TV lacks the menu options for traditional password entry, the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol is your best hidden workaround. This method creates a direct hardware-to-hardware link between your router and the Tizen OS without requiring an external receiver settings menu.

Steps for WPS:

1. Navigate to Settings > Network > Network Settings.
2. Select Wireless (Even if you think you need an adapter).
3. Choose WPS(PBC).
4. Physically press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes. The handshake will complete automatically.

Method 1 Using Wifi Connection

Step 1: Connecting smart TV to wifi without adapter is the most basic and straightforward method.

Step 2: Your TV must be turned on to access its menu.

Step 3: Now access Network settings by using the network setting link which is under the network menu.

Step 4: After that the next settings page will appear for you. Select Next, By clicking on Next, A special screen will open.

Step 5: From there choose wireless and click on Next once your choosing network password is done then type it in whit box located in new window.

Step 6: Now, you will be able to connect your TV wireless network after entering SSID and press next.

Step 7: If the smart TV is unable to connect to the internet, then try using below procedures.

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Method 2 Router or Modem

Step 1: The TV will automatically get connected on your Wifi network as you don’t want to do anything normally. Only thing is WPS button need to be on the router for this process.

Step 2: To get access WPS on your Samsung smart TV, press the network tab and then choose the option.

Step 3: Press the WPS button and then it will connect to your router automatically.

All the methods you have tried but still not connecting then there might be some other problems like.

Step 4: TV Has wifi connection, but it is not working.

Step 5: If your smart TV is first model and has ability to connect wifi but it may not have the latest version of technology.

Method 3: The Wired Ethernet & Bridge Solution

For TVs with a physically broken wireless module, the most reliable workaround is a Wired LAN connection. If your router is too far away, do not buy a USB adapter. Instead, use a Powerline Ethernet Kit. This device uses your home’s electrical wiring to send internet data directly to the TV’s LAN port, offering speeds significantly higher than any legacy 2.4GHz wireless connection.

How to Connect Samsung TV to WiFi Without a Remote

If you’ve lost your remote, you can still access the network settings. Most Samsung TVs have a ‘Jog Controller’ button underneath the logo or on the back right side.

1. Press the center button to open the menu.
2. Toggle the button up/down to navigate to Source > Network.
3. Use a USB Wired Mouse plugged into the TV’s USB port. Tizen OS will recognize the cursor instantly, allowing you to click your WiFi name and enter the password using an on-screen keyboard.”

Connecting via Mobile Hotspot (From Phone/iPhone)

When your home router is unavailable or the TV’s internal card is struggling with 5GHz signals, your smartphone is the best bridge.

• On iPhone: Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot > Turn on ‘Maximize Compatibility.’

On Samsung: Search for your phone’s name in the TV’s wireless list. This is the fastest way to verify if your TV’s WiFi hardware is truly dead or if it’s just a router compatibility issue.

The WPS Shortcut (Connect Without a Password)

If you have forgotten your WiFi password, use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method. This is a hardware-level handshake.

1. Navigate to Network Settings > WPS.
2. Go to your router and press the physical WPS button.
3. The TV will ‘handshake’ with the router and connect within 60 seconds without you ever typing a single character.

Does my Samsung TV need a wireless adapter?

Yes! If you are connecting Smasung smart tv to wifi using adapter then you will need a wifi router or modem or adapter which doesn’t comes inbuilt and you need to setup and connect Samsung tv to wifi with adaptor and to connect Samsung tv to wifi without adapter then you need connect it via wifi network and use Samsung wireless LAN adapter for TV.

Cant Connect Samsung Smart tv Wifi Without Adapter

If you cant connect samsung tv to wifi without adapter then you need to unplug power cable and plug back samsung tv power cable after 60 seconds and turn on your samsung tv and connect it to wifi without adapter.

• To connect samsung tv to wifi without adaptor you need to choose wireless connection and login to your wifi connection and connect.
• If Cant connect to Samsung smart tv to wifi without adaptor, you need to power reset your samsung smart tv and make sure that you are entering correct password of your home wifi network.