How to Fix ‘Firestick Not Connecting to Wifi’ Issue – Guide
If you have a weak Wi-Fi signal, you can try to improve it by moving your device to another room or using an Ethernet cable.
If you have a router that is not in the same range as your FireStick, you may have trouble connecting to the internet.
Fix ‘Firestick not connecting to Wifi’ issue
Make sure you’ve established a connection
- Open a web browser and type “ping” into the address bar.
- The ping tool will return a list of results, including the IP address of the router.
- If the router is listed as being connected to the Wi-Fi, then you can assume that it is also connected to the FireStick.
Scroll down to “System” and tap it. Under “System,” tap “About FireStick.” On the About FireStick screen, you’ll see your device’s model number and firmware version. ..
If your Wi-Fi network is not working, press the play/pause button on your remote control to check the network status.
Your network details will be displayed, letting you confirm that your connection is active.
Restart your router
If you’re having trouble connecting to the internet, a simple reset of your modem or router can often fix the problem. When you restart the router, it has time to cool down and refresh its memory. ..
If your router has a power button, press it to turn off the router. Then disconnect your router. If your modem is a separate unit from your router, turn it off as well and unplug it. ..
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reconnect your device(s)
Turn on your router and wait for it to start up. Once it does, establish a connection to the internet.
Restart your FireStick
If resetting the router does not do the trick, the next device to reboot is the FireStick. There are three ways to restart FireStick. The first method uses an option in the FireStick settings.
Settings on the FireStick screen.
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A confirmation prompt will appear on the screen. Select Restart and wait for the device to restart.
Disconnect and reconnect your Wi-Fi network
If the WiFi connectivity issue has not been resolved, you can try disconnecting and reconnecting to your WiFi. To “forget” the network and then reconnect to it, follow these steps:
- Disconnect from your WiFi.
- Connect to your WiFi again.
Settings on your FireStick home screen.
Scroll to the network you are struggling to connect to and press the menu button on your remote.
To forget the network, press the button on the remote control.
Connect to the hidden Wi-Fi network
If your Wi-Fi network is set to hidden, you will not be able to access it using the network list. You can either “unhide” the hidden network or connect to the hidden Wi-Fi network. I will show you how to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network. ..
Settings on your FireStick home screen.
Scroll to Join another network and select it.
In this example, the Wi-Fi network is called “SSID” and the next step is to enter its name.
Next, choose the type of security you want to use on your network. There are three types of security you can use on a home network: WPA/WPA2 PSK, L2TP/IPsec, and OpenVPN.
Next, you’ll be asked to provide your name and email address.
Please enter your information correctly and click CONNECT.
Clear Obstructions and Interferences
If you have an obvious obstruction to your Wi-Fi signal, try moving the router to a different location so that the path from the router to the FireStick is shorter and free of obstructions. If your router has adjustable antennas, you can leave it where it is and experiment with pointing the antennas in different directions.
If you’re using a Wi-Fi network, it’s important to be aware of the potential sources of interference. Some common sources of interference include devices like microwave ovens, phones, satellite dishes, and wireless routers. If you’re not able to avoid these sources of interference, it can make it difficult to use your Wi-Fi connection.
If none of the previous methods have worked to solve your problem, it may be worth testing for radio interference. To do this, temporarily turn off and disconnect each device near/between the router and the FireStick (one device at a time) to see if any are interfering with your Wi-Fi connection. If you find a device interfering with your FireStick connection, try moving that device away from the router and FireStick to see if you can boost your signal. ..
Final note
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