Yes, you can connect your Tcl TV to a smartphone hotspot without Wi-Fi. On your smartphone, enable the hotspot feature in the settings. Then, on your Tcl TV, go to the network settings and select the option to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Choose your smartphone hotspot from the list of available networks and enter the password if required. Your Tcl TV will then be connected to the internet through your smartphone's hotspot.
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