Watch TV Without Buffering in Ashby

When buffering keeps coming back in Ashby, the issue is usually consistency, not just raw speed. This guide walks through fixes in the order that tends to work fastest.

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Why Buffering Keeps Happening

Most recurring buffering comes from one of these:

• weak WiFi where the TV sits
• multiple streams competing at once
• evening congestion drops
• unstable line behavior (jitter or loss)

That’s why a stream can look perfect in the afternoon and fail at night.

Use These Stream Targets as a Baseline

Rough targets:

• HD stream: around 5 Mbps per stream
• 4K stream: around 25 Mbps per stream

If two TVs are streaming 4K while someone is on a call, you need more headroom than a single-stream estimate suggests.

First Fixes to Try in Ashby Homes

1. Place the router centrally and keep it out of enclosed furniture.
2. Wire your main TV or stream box with Ethernet if you can.
3. Reduce interference (distance, thick walls, metal objects).
4. Restart modem and router once and re-test.
5. Test during peak evening to see true behavior.

Router placement alone can make a visible difference. See WiFi router placement.

When the Problem Is Beyond In-Home Setup

If buffering persists after local fixes, your plan or line consistency may be the bottleneck. A connection that spikes fast on one test but dips at peak time can still buffer.

A first-class connection for streaming is measured by stability under normal household load, not just a single top speed result.

Related Guides and Resources

• Buffering internet fix
• Slow internet fix
• Where should you place your WiFi router?

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