LG TV Error Code 201: What It Means and How to Fix It
Error 201 on an LG TV comes with a message that there is no signal. LG's official list of TV error codes groups it with error 501 and gives two fixes when the network does have a signal: switch from the 5 GHz band to 2.4 GHz, or reset the router's settings.
Quick answer
LG TV error 201 comes with a message that there is no signal. If your Wi-Fi does have a signal, LG's fix is to move the connection from the 5 GHz band to 2.4 GHz. If that doesn't clear it, the other option LG gives is resetting the router's settings.
- 1.Check that your phone or laptop is online on the same Wi-Fi, so you know the network really has a signal.
- 2.Change the router's Wi-Fi frequency from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz, then reconnect the TV under Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Connection.
What it means
Error 201 on an LG TV comes with a message saying there is no signal. LG's official list of TV error codes puts it together with error 501: both show that message and LG gives them the same fix.
LG's advice covers the case where the message is wrong and your network does have a signal. Then the fix is to switch from the 5 GHz frequency to 2.4 GHz. Resetting the router's settings is the other option LG lists.
Both fixes are on the Wi-Fi band and the router, not inside the TV. If the TV can't reach the router at all or shows a different network code, see our guides to LG error 106 and LG error 137.
Common causes
- The TV is connected on the 5 GHz band. When the network does have a signal, LG's fix for 201 is switching from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz, which points to the band the TV uses.
- Router settings. LG lists resetting the router's settings as another way to clear errors 201 and 501.
- No signal on the network. The error comes with a no-signal message. Check whether that is true before changing anything: if no device in your home can get online, the problem is the network itself.
Before you start
- Check whether your phone or laptop is online on the same Wi-Fi. LG's fixes for 201 apply when the network does have a signal.
- Note whether the TV shows 201 or 501. LG treats both codes the same way.
- If the TV shows a different code, such as 106 or 137, follow the guide for that code instead.
Fixes, from safest to last resort
Switch the Wi-Fi from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz
Re-setup needed- 1Open your router's settings and change the Wi-Fi frequency from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz. LG gives the same router change for error 106 in its error-code list.
- 2On the TV, press the gear button on the remote to open the settings menu.
- 3Go to Network → Wi-Fi Connection and reconnect the TV to your network.
- 4Check whether error 201 is gone.
This changes only the Wi-Fi band. Your TV's apps and accounts are not touched.
Reset the router's settings
Removes apps & settings- 1Use this only if switching to 2.4 GHz did not clear error 201.
- 2Reset the router's settings using the reset option described in your router's manual or by your internet provider. The procedure differs between router models.
- 3Set up your Wi-Fi again, then reconnect the TV under Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Connection.
⚠ Resetting the router's settings erases its configuration, including your Wi-Fi name and password and any changes you made. Every device in your home has to reconnect afterwards.
If a menu doesn't match your TV
- Router menus differ between models. Check your router's manual or your internet provider's instructions to find where the Wi-Fi frequency is set.
- If you can't find the TV's network menu, press the gear button on the LG remote to open the settings menu, then choose Network and Wi-Fi Connection.
- If the TV can't get online at all and shows a different code, our LG error 106 guide covers the general network fixes LG gives.
When to contact support
LG's error-code list gives two fixes for 201: switching to 2.4 GHz and resetting the router's settings. If neither clears the error, contact LG support, or your internet provider if no device in your home can get online:
- Have your TV's model number ready.
- Tell them whether the TV shows 201 or 501 and which steps you already tried: the 2.4 GHz switch and the router settings reset.
- Mention whether other devices are online on the same Wi-Fi.
Sources
- Official source: LG Russia, LG Magazine: LG TV error codes (in Russian) · www.lg.com
Frequently asked questions
lg tv error code 201 how to fix+
First check that other devices are online on the same Wi-Fi. If the network has a signal, LG's fix is to switch from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz and reconnect the TV under Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Connection. If the error stays, LG's other option is resetting the router's settings.
What does error code 201 mean on an LG smart TV?+
LG says error 201 comes with a message that there is no signal. LG's official error-code list groups it with error 501 and gives the same fixes for both: the 2.4 GHz switch and a router settings reset.
LG TV error code 201 reset: which reset does LG mean?+
The reset LG mentions for 201 is resetting the router's settings, not the TV. LG's error-code list doesn't mention a TV factory reset for this code. Resetting the router erases its Wi-Fi name and password, so try the 2.4 GHz switch first.
What is the difference between LG error 201 and 501?+
LG lists them together. Both come with a no-signal message, and the fixes are the same: switch from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz if the network has a signal, or reset the router's settings.
Is LG OLED TV error code 201 different from other LG models?+
LG's error-code list covers LG TVs in general and doesn't give a separate fix for OLED models. The same steps apply: 2.4 GHz first, then a router settings reset.
What is LG TV error 200?+
LG says error 200 usually appears when you try to use voice search on the remote. Disconnect the TV from the internet for 5 minutes, then reconnect it. If the error is still there, update the TV's software.
Does error 201 mean my LG TV is broken?+
LG doesn't describe it that way. Both fixes LG gives for 201 are on the Wi-Fi band and the router, and its list doesn't mention a fault in the TV for this code.
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