August 2026 · 4 min read
Signal strength drops significantly with distance and walls — placing your router in a central, open location improves Wi-Fi streaming reliability throughout your home.
If your router supports dual-band Wi-Fi, connecting your streaming device to the 5GHz network (rather than 2.4GHz) reduces interference and supports higher bandwidth.
Many modern routers let you prioritize streaming devices under QoS settings, ensuring your TV gets bandwidth priority over background downloads.
A simple weekly restart clears memory buildup and often resolves gradual speed degradation over time.
