Discussion topic: Puck always freezes
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Message posted on 07 Feb 2026 08:38 PM
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Puck always freezes
The picture always freezes and has done for months. Sky did say due to Xmas decs but they have gone and still no improvement
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Message posted on 08 Feb 2026 01:48 AM
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Re: Puck always freezes
Hi @Azza10 and welcome to the forum. That's the first time I've heard of Christmas decorations being blamed by a Sky adviser. It's far more likely that your WiFi is struggling.
One of the main reasons for freezing is the quality and speed of the Wi-Fi signal being received at the TV/puck and not that being received at the router which is often considerably higher. This can be checked with the Netflix App (Get help > Check network) and is often much less than you might expect. The minimum speeds recommended by Sky are as follows:
HD = 25mbps
UHD = 30mbps
HD + 1 puck = 30mbps
UHD + 1 puck = 35mbps
These speeds assume there is nothing else in your home using up your WiFi bandwidth.
If your speed at the TV is borderline try connecting via Ethernet cable. If this is not practical you can use powerline adapters (about £40 at Amazon). Note the Ethernet port on the Sky pucks (& Glass TV) only supports 100mbps so don't waste money on the more expensive 1gb powerline adapters
If my post (or any other) has solved your issue please mark as an "Answer" as it helps others identify the solution
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