Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network on my Samsung Device

Last Update date : Oct 15. 2021

There are many different ways of accessing your Wi-Fi settings and connecting to a Wi-Fi network. You can either connect via your Quick Settings panel, Connections settings or by using the QR Scanner. Click on the below drop-down menus to learn all the different ways of connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung Subsidiary.

Using the Quick Settings Click to Expand

1 Swipe down to access your Quick Settings and tap on Wi-Fi icon to turn on your Wi-Fi settings.

Turning on Wi-fi setting

2 Tap on the word Wi-Fi to view available Wi-Fi networks

Tap on Wi-Fi word to view available Wi-Fi networks

3 Select your Wi-Fi network

Select your Wi-Fi network

4 Enter the Password then tap Connect

Enter the Password then tap Connect

Using Connection Settings Click to Expand

1 Head into your Settings > Connections

Head into Settings > Connections

2 Toggle on the switch to turn on Wi-Fi then tap again to view more settings

Toggle on the switch to turn on Wif-Fi the tap again to view more settings

3 Select the Wi-Fi network you would like to connect to

Select the Wi-Fi network you would like to connect to

4 Enter the Password then tap Connect

Enter the Password then tap Connect

5 If your Galaxy device is operating on Android OS Version 9.0 (Pie), you will be able to see a QR Code generated at the top of the page, this can be used to connect other devices without having to re-enter the password.You can also tap Forget to remove as a connected Wi-Fi network.

Tap forget to remove as a connected wifi

Using the QR Scanner Click to Expand

Note: This setting is only available on Galaxy devices operating on Android OS Version 9.0 (Pie) and above. Not too sure what software version your Samsung device is operating on? Check out our guide Find out what version of Android OS my device is running for step-by-step instructions.

1 Swipe down to access your Quick Settings and tap on QR Scanner icon to turn on your QR Scanner

Turning on QR SCanner

2 Tap OK

Tap OK

3 Point your camera at the QR Code then tap on the pop up message to connect

Point your camera at the QR Code then tap on the pop up message to connect

4 Tap on Connect

Enter the Password then tap Connect

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