In our current technology-driven economy where tons of everyday objects are getting upgraded for internet connectivity, it’s easy to overlook how many other devices are Wi-Fi vampires. Devices that may be slowing down your network include connected cameras, doorbells, tablets, smart speakers/voice assistants (like the Amazon Echo), smartwatches, connected lighting … and the list goes on.
Take a close look at how many of your devices are actively running at any time. For instance, if you have four cellphones in your house and two of them belong to teenagers who are constantly on YouTube and Snapchat, then Netflix streaming on your smart TV can be negatively affected.
