topic Re: Change device from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz in Broadband

Change device from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz

Chrisfrom3TFM — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:08:18 GMT

Good evening folks,

I currently have two designated cameras in the hallway of the block of flats I reside in to keep an eye out for anti-social behaviour, etc. however they never seem to catch the whole recording from someone coming in and going.

I've noticed today the two cameras are the only ones on the 2.4 GHz frequency and wondered if someone could advise me how I'd go about changing these to 5 GHz to see if that makes a difference?

The cameras are Imou Cell Go, Full Colour, 2K/3MP if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance.

P.S., completely forgot to say I'm on Sky Fibre with the Sky WiFi Max hub.

Re: Change device from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz

JimM1 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:05:53 GMT

@Chrisfrom3TFM Does not look like you can, the camera is a 2.4Ghz freq wifi4 or less device, you will have to adjust settings in the camera operation to start up and record quicker!

Re: Change device from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz

Chrisee — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:07:34 GMT

@Chrisfrom3TFM many cameras only connect using the 2.4GHz band because that has longer range and should never need the higher speeds 5GHz band offers near the hub. From your description the issue sounds to be the cameras detection area is not set correctly which I assume you have to do in the camera's app. I use Ring devices myself where you can draw an area in the app the camera will react to does your app offer the same?