topic Re: Issues with streaming apps on fire stick in Broadband https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Issues-with-streaming-apps-on-fire-stick/m-p/4696167#M407038 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4127130">@Iyad</a>&nbsp;firstly run the Network Test in the Get Help menu in the Netflix app as that will tell you the WiFi speed the Firestick is getting. These sticks are small and shen plugged into the back of a TV which contains lots of metal which blocks WiFi signals tgey often struggle even in homes with decent WiFi where this happens use a short HDMI extender cable so the stick can be moved from behind the TV. If your home's wifi is flaky after doing thst consider if you need to get a booster or better a whole home wifi set up.</P> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:56:01 GMT Chrisee 2024-07-19T05:56:01Z Issues with streaming apps on fire stick https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Issues-with-streaming-apps-on-fire-stick/m-p/4696130#M407027 I am new to sky and it seems that certain apps, netflix, YouTube etc run VERY slow on my firstick when it's connected to the broadband. Can anyone tell me why this is and if there is a way around it? Thanks in advance Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:50:13 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Issues-with-streaming-apps-on-fire-stick/m-p/4696130#M407027 Iyad 2024-07-18T23:50:13Z Re: Issues with streaming apps on fire stick https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Issues-with-streaming-apps-on-fire-stick/m-p/4696167#M407038 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4127130">@Iyad</a>&nbsp;firstly run the Network Test in the Get Help menu in the Netflix app as that will tell you the WiFi speed the Firestick is getting. These sticks are small and shen plugged into the back of a TV which contains lots of metal which blocks WiFi signals tgey often struggle even in homes with decent WiFi where this happens use a short HDMI extender cable so the stick can be moved from behind the TV. If your home's wifi is flaky after doing thst consider if you need to get a booster or better a whole home wifi set up.</P> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:56:01 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Issues-with-streaming-apps-on-fire-stick/m-p/4696167#M407038 Chrisee 2024-07-19T05:56:01Z