How I Prioritize My Streaming Device on Wi-Fi Without Paying for Faster Internet
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Summary
Instead of paying for a faster internet connection, the author sets their Wi-Fi streaming device to have top priority on their Wi-Fi router, putting speed limits on their other devices based on how much bandwidth they think they need.
They also optimise stream quality settings, matching the content to the hardware and network to get the best possible experience, and reducing Wi-Fi congestion by turning off any wireless devices that are not being used, wiring up parts of the house where possible and setting smart home devices to only use the 2.4 GHz band.
On their streaming devices, they close unused apps and services, turning off automatic updates and ensuring updates are not scheduled to run during prime streaming hours.
These changes have resulted in a much-improved streaming experience with less buffering, high and consistent video quality, and no bandwidth battles with other devices.
