I Stopped Buffering on My Smart TV With These Simple Setting Changes
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Summary
If you own a smart TV, you may have experienced the annoyance of constant buffering, which can take away from your movie experience.
Try these tips if you want to reduce the number of times your TV needs to buffer.
Give your TV priority access on the router: Many households have several devices connected to the internet at the same time.
Adjust the stream quality settings: Just because your TV supports 4K Ultra HD doesn’t mean your internet can handle it.
Switch the Wi-Fi frequency band: To prioritize streaming, you can switch from the 2.4 GHz to the 5 GHz frequency band, which has shorter ranges but faster speeds.
Clear the TV and app cache: Over time, cache can slow down your TV’s processor, which can lead to buffering.
Change the DNS settings: Your TV uses Domain Name System servers to translate domain names into IP addresses to access streaming services.
Adjust the playback buffer settings: If you set your TV or streaming app to automatically adjust quality, it will buffer less.
