Because you depend on a Wi-Fi connection to keep up with the latest reads on the Kindle, it’s always important to ensure that the Kindle is always able to connect to the Wi-Fi. But then, like all electronic devices, there can always be some sort of issue and in the case of the Kindle, it could have issues with connecting to the Wi-Fi.
How to fix Kindle not connecting to WiFi
Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can follow when your Kindle device will not connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Restart Kindle
At times, it can be a simple issue or a small bug that might be preventing your Kindle from connecting to the internet. The first best thing to do is to give it a restart.
Check your Wi-Fi Network
Sometimes, an issue with your Internet Service Provider could be the reason why Kindle isn’t able to connect to the internet. So, to ensure whether it is your Kindle that is having a problem or your internet, connect any other device you have to the same Wi-Fi network. If it does connect, then it could be that the Kindle has an issue. If your phone or other device is also not able to connect to the Wi-Fi network, then it could be that your internet connection is down, and you might have to ring in your ISP.
Check if the device is in Airplane Mode
The other reason as to why your device might not be connecting to the internet is because it might have entered the Airplane Mode which might have been enabled by you unknowingly. Follow these steps to disable the Airplane Mode.
Ensure Wi-Fi network is set to 2.4 GHz band
Because your Kindle device can only connect to the older Wi-Fi network band and not to the newer ones, it is best to change enable the 2.4GHz band. These settings can be done by opening your router’s settings page on your mobile or PC. Once you log in to the settings page, you can change it right away. If your Wi-Fi is at the 2.4 GHz band, you might have to follow the next step.
Forget Wi-Fi Network
The best you can do is to remove the Wi-Fi network from your Kindle. Here is how you can do it.
Check for device updates
At times, there could be a software bug that could be causing the Kindle to knot connect to the Wi-Fi network. In this case, installing the latest version of the software should help solve the issue. Here is how you can update your Kindle’s software.
Factory Reset Your Kindle
Conclusion
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