How to Fix Slow or Dropped WiFi Samsung Smart TV
Introduction
When you're trying to stream to your Samsung Smart TV and the playback keeps pausing or buffering, it can often be a sign that the Wi-Fi connection to your TV is having some problems.
This guide will help solve problems related to slow Wi-Fi performance you may be having with your Samsung Smart TV.
1 Internet Speed Test
- Press the Smart Hub button on your remote.
- Select the Web Browser.
- Navigate to http://www.speedtest.net/
- Click Go.
- The speedtest will run.
- If your results are noticeably lower than usual you may be experiencing connection issues. The distance between the router and your TV and other problems can cause this.
Recommended download speeds are:
- Basic Streaming - 1.5Mb or 1,500K
- HD Streaming - 5Mb or 5,000K
- Full HD or Super HD Streaming - 10Mb or 10,000K
2 Range Check
The device needs to be within a reasonable range of the router in order to connect and have the best connection speeds.
- In general, in most homes, you can be up to 30 feet from your router for a decent connection.
- From 30' to 50' away, the speeds will be slower, and may drop occasionally, but it should be usable.
- Greater than 50' away, and the signal will most likely be too weak to overcome interference. The speeds will be slow, and the connection may be sporadic.
The above numbers are approximates only. Optimal range may vary based on router make and model.
? Is your TV within reasonable range of the router?
When you're trying to stream to your Samsung Smart TV and the playback keeps pausing or buffering, it can often be a sign that the Wi-Fi connection to your TV is having some problems.
This guide will help solve problems related to slow Wi-Fi performance you may be having with your Samsung Smart TV.
- Press the Smart Hub button on your remote.
- Select the Web Browser.
- Navigate to http://www.speedtest.net/
- Click Go.
- The speedtest will run.
- If your results are noticeably lower than usual you may be experiencing connection issues. The distance between the router and your TV and other problems can cause this.
Recommended download speeds are:
- Basic Streaming - 1.5Mb or 1,500K
- HD Streaming - 5Mb or 5,000K
- Full HD or Super HD Streaming - 10Mb or 10,000K
The device needs to be within a reasonable range of the router in order to connect and have the best connection speeds.
- In general, in most homes, you can be up to 30 feet from your router for a decent connection.
- From 30' to 50' away, the speeds will be slower, and may drop occasionally, but it should be usable.
- Greater than 50' away, and the signal will most likely be too weak to overcome interference. The speeds will be slow, and the connection may be sporadic.
The above numbers are approximates only. Optimal range may vary based on router make and model.
- Turn it off by pressing the Power button on the unit itself or on the remote.
- Then unplug it from the power outlet.
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Plug it back in then turn the TV back on from the Power button.
Your router may need to be relocated to a more centralized location in order to provide better coverage for all your devices.
Good Placement
Bad Placement
