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Discussion topic: Sky tv keeps buffering

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This message was authored by: KerryLou2

Sky tv keeps buffering

Sky tv keeps buffering.

not able to watch a film

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This message was authored by: Jo1664

Re: Sky tv keeps buffering

Same here. Since we were switched onto sky stream we e had nothing but problems. Shocking

This message was authored by: Fothergill1

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Hi @KerryLou2  and @Jo1664 

 

One of the main reasons for constant buffering or freezing is the quality and/or speed of the Wi-Fi signal being received at the Stream puck (or Glass TV) and not that being received at the router.  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 using up your bandwidth (Laptop, mobiles, door bells etc etc).

 

If your speed at the TV is borderline try connecting via Ethernet cable. If this is not practical you can use powerline adapters (about £35 or so  at Amazon). Note the Ethernet port on the Glass TV (& pucks) only supports 100mbps so don't waste money on the more expensive 1gb powerline adapters

 

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