If TCL Roku TV Error 014 still appears after a Network Connection Reset, the fault has moved beyond simple saved‑network corruption and lies somewhere in the router configuration, Wi‑Fi signal quality, or TV settings. At this stage you need a more targeted stack of checks and, if all fail, a factory reset or hardware‑level assessment.
1. Re‑check router and internet health
Even after a Network Connection Reset, the TV can only succeed if the router is actually delivering a working network.
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Restart the router and modem
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Power‑off the router and, if possible, the modem for 60 seconds, then restart them in sequence (modem first, then router).
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Test other devices
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Ensure phones, laptops, or tablets still get proper internet; if they fail, the problem is with the ISP or router itself, not the TV.
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If the router or ISP is unstable, the TCL TV will keep showing Error 014 regardless of network resets.
2. Re‑connect and re‑select the Wi‑Fi network
After a Network Connection Reset, the TV discards all Wi‑Fi profiles, so you must reconnect carefully:
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Press Home → Settings → Network → Set up connection → Wireless.
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Select your Wi‑Fi network by exact SSID and re‑type the password; TCL explicitly advises that wrong SSID or case‑sensitive password mistakes will trigger 014 even after a reset.
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If your router broadcasts both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, try the 2.4 GHz version first if the TV is far from the router; it has better range and often avoids 014‑type codes.
If the TV still throws Error 014, the TV is either too far from the router or the router is not allowing the TV’s traffic.
3. Verify router‑side settings (MAC filtering, DHCP, security)
Once the TV has a fresh Wi‑Fi profile, Error 014 usually points to router‑level restrictions.
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Check MAC address filtering / Access Control
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Log into your router admin page and see if MAC filtering or Access Control is active.
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Add the TCL TV’s Wireless MAC (found under Settings → Network → Network status) to the allowed list, or temporarily disable MAC filtering.
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Confirm DHCP and security mode
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Ensure DHCP is enabled and the TV can get an IP address.
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Use WPA2‑PSK (AES) security mode; avoid overly strict or mixed‑mode security that can confuse older Roku‑TV radios.
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Some router firmware updates disable the 2.4 GHz band or change Wi‑Fi modes, which can silently break TCL Roku TVs; restoring full 2.4 GHz support often clears persistent 014 codes.
4. Improve Wi‑Fi signal and environment
If the code is 014.30 (weak signal), a Network Connection Reset alone won’t help unless the TV actually has stronger signal to latch on to.
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Move the TV or router closer; keep the TV clear of thick walls, metal cabinets, or large appliances that block Wi‑Fi.
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Consider a Wi‑Fi extender or mesh‑Wi‑Fi node between the router and TV so the TV gets 3–4 bars instead of 1–2.
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If the TV has a LAN port, try an Ethernet cable to the router; if the TV then works perfectly, the issue is Wi‑Fi signal or router‑Wi‑Fi configuration, not the TV’s main board.
Once the TV gains a solid signal, run another Network Connection Reset and reconnect; if the code vanishes, the Wi‑Fi path was the real problem.
5. Factory reset the TCL Roku TV
If Error 014 still recurs after:
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router restart,
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correct Wi‑Fi re‑entry,
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router‑side MAC/DHCP fixes, and
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better Wi‑Fi signal or Ethernet,
then the TV’s own system state may be corrupted.
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Go to Settings → System → Advanced system settings → Factory reset.
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Confirm the reset, then set up the TV again and reconnect to Wi‑Fi or Ethernet.
If the TV finally holds a stable connection, the fault was in the OS or stored settings; if Error 014 comes back immediately, the router or Wi‑Fi module likely needs professional attention.
In Nairobi or similar homes, this sequence—from router restart and Wi‑Fi re‑entry to network‑reset, then factory reset—usually exhausts all user‑level fixes for a stubborn TCL Roku TV Error 014.