Can't turn on WiFi on my Sony TV

by jizzyelectric

Per title, my TV's (KDL-43W800G. Sony and their naming scheme, ugh) WiFi is always off. If I try turning it on, it will wait for 5 seconds before turning itself off again. I've searched a lot online and I've tried the following solution:

  • Restart the TV
  • Automatic and static IP config
  • Setting correct date & time
  • Factory reset
  • Update to the latest OS version

but none works so far. I'm beginning to suspect that this is a hardware problem as it never had this problem before. For now I will stick to using Ethernet. Appreciate it if anyone can come up with a solution. Thanks.

WazWaz

Ethernet is better anyway, so if it's an option, use it.

If you need wifi, a cheap USB dongle might work?