Great streaming is mostly about a healthy connection. These seven tweaks are quick, free and surprisingly effective.
- Place your router in the open. Tucked behind a cabinet, its signal struggles. Out in the open, it breathes.
- Go wired when you can. An Ethernet cable to your TV or box is the single most reliable upgrade.
- Move closer to the router, or add a mesh point for far-away rooms.
- Pause big downloads while you watch — game updates and backups compete for bandwidth.
- Restart your router every so often. It clears up more problems than you would expect.
- Pick the right plan for your screens. More simultaneous streams need a little more headroom.
- Check your speed. For smooth 4K, aim for at least 25 Mbps.
When to dig deeper
If you have tried these and still see buffering, the bottleneck is almost always the connection between your router and your device. A wired link or a mesh node usually solves it for good. And if you are ever unsure, our support team is happy to help you pinpoint the cause.