One of the primary things to do after pairing the Firestick to your TV is to connect it to a stable WiFi network. Without a WiFi network, you can’t even perform basic tasks, such as installing the app on your Firestick. The latest models of Firestick support both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz WiFi connections. All you have to do is head to the settings, select the WiFi network and enter the respective password.
How to Connect Firestick or Fire TV to WiFi
1. Connect your Firestick to your TV’s HDMI port and turn on your TV.
2. Turn on your WiFi router and make sure the Firestick device is within your WiFi range.
3. Fetch the Firestick remote and press the Home button. As your Firestick is not connected to WiFi, your TV screen will display a message stating, “Home Screen is Currently Unavailable.”
4. Click Go to Network Settings or tap the Settings icon at the top of the screen.
5. On the Settings page, navigate to the Network option and select it.
6. Click on the Wi-Fi option and turn it ON. After turning it on, you will see a list of active WiFi connections on your TV screen.
7. Select your WiFi connection from the list of available WiFi networks and enter the required password.
8. After entering the password, you can see the message “Connected” below your WiFi network name. This indicates that your Firestick is successfully connected to a WiFi network.
FAQ
1. Do I need to connect my Fire TV/Stick to WiFi manually whenever I turn it on?
No, Firestick saves all the connected WiFi networks, and whenever you turn it on, it automatically connects to the saved WiFi network. However, if you need to connect your Fire TV to a new WiFi network, then you need to manually connect it by entering the password.
2. How to connect Firestick to WiFi without a password?
If your WiFi network doesn’t have a password, you can connect Firestick to WiFi without a password.
3. Can I connect my Firestick to WiFi without using the remote?
Yes, you can access the Fire TV remote app to connect the Fire TV/Stick to WiFi without using the remote.
4. How to fix the Firestick not connecting to the WiFi issue?
You can fix this problem by restarting the Firestick and WiFi router.
