How do I lock the WiFi on my Vizio Smart TV?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

How do I lock the WiFi on my Vizio Smart TV?

To enable WPA encryption, simply follow the instructions listed below:

  1. Click Edit Settings in the Wireless Network Status page.
  2. Under the VIZIO column select the type of encryption desired.
  3. Check Active.
  4. Click save changes.

Why won’t my Vizio Smart TV connect to the Internet?

Press the Menu button on the Vizio remote, then select Network > Manual Setup > DHCP. If DHCP is set to OFF, press the right arrow to turn it on. If it is set to ON, press the right arrow once to turn it off, and then again to turn it on. Power cycle the router, modem, and TV.

Can you lock apps on Vizio Smart TV?

Use your Vizio remote to access the menu. Press the ‘Menu’ button. Use the right arrow to scroll until you find the ‘Parental Control’ menu. You can now adjust the settings and block the apps you’d like.

Can you set parental controls on Vizio Smart TV?

Parental Controls allow you to block certain programs based on program ratings or other rules. Parental Control settings for your VIZIO television are in the Parental Control settings of the TV.

How do I block the Internet on my smart TV?

Log Into The Router’s Control Panel And Block Your TV. After accessing the control panel, you require your TV’s IP address to include in the router’s blacklist. Although this is a more complicated approach, it still does the job of keeping your smart TV disconnected from your WIFI connection.

Can you disable Internet on smart TV?

Using the buttons on the TV or remote, open the menu. Tap down until you find the settings sub-menu and click on it. Look for wireless settings within that list, and then click through to find the on/off toggle. Turn the setting to off to disconnect the smart TV from the internet.

How do I reset the Internet on my Vizio Smart TV?

If you are unable to connect to your wireless network:

  1. Press the Menu button on the VIZIO Remote.
  2. Highlight and Select the System option (may be labeled ‘Help’ on some older models)
  3. Highlight and Select Reset & Admin then Reset TV to Factory Defaults or Clear Memory(Factory Default)

How can I restrict YouTube on my TV?

How to Block Channels on YouTube for Smart TVs

  1. Go to your home screen and press the “Applications” section.
  2. Hit “Settings,” represented by the gear symbol.
  3. Choose the “Lock” option for the YouTube app.
  4. Type in your PIN code and choose “Done.”

How do I put parental controls on YouTube on my smart TV?

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Access YouTube.com and sign in to your YouTube/Google account.
  2. Click the “Settings” button in the left sidebar.
  3. Click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page that reads: “Restricted Mode: Off.”
  4. Select “On” to lock Restricted Mode on this browser.
  5. Click “Save.”

How do I reset my Vizio TV to factory settings?

Perform a Clear Memory or Reset to Default on the TV.

  1. Using the VIZIO remote, press the Menu button.
  2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK.
  3. Highlight Reset & Admin and press OK.
  4. Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK.