Hi Joe55,
We appreciate your question about the correlation between the dryer and the Wi-Fi connection.
With or without Wi-Fi connectivity, the dryer will function as intended.
To set proper expectations, this dryer does not have remote capabilities apart from Smart Care. Smart Care is a diagnostic tool if your dryer has issues. If you wish to set up Smart Care, please refer to page 53 of this model's user manual I have shared below.
https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202108/20210802231712835/DV7000_DC68-03784S-00_EN_MES.pdf
Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
When you message us, provide them this number 1144967078 and it will help our team pull up your information.
Leo