How Can I Stop Buffering When Streaming?
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How Can I Stop Buffering When Streaming?

Here are a few things you can try to reduce buffering during streaming:

Watch in lower quality — Turning down the definition of your stream (from 4K or Ultra HD to HD or even SD) means smaller data packets for your device to download. This requires less bandwidth from your internet connection, so you get less buffering.
Maximise bandwidth — Using your broadband to do lots of other things as well as streaming can cause buffering as your connection becomes congested. Where possible, close down other applications or devices that are using the internet. Shut all the other tabs on your browser and don’t try to load multiple videos at the same time.
Identify black spots — If you notice that you get a lot of buffering while streaming in certain areas of the house, you might be in a WiFi black spot. Move closer to your router to enjoy faster downloads.
Plug in — If that doesn’t help, try plugging your device directly into your router with an ethernet cable. This will give you a much faster connection than WiFi and could help solve your buffering woes.

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