Check for Internet Speed

 If you have a high-speed internet connection above 10 Mbps, you should be able to stream up to 1080p content smoothly. The built-in tool on your FireStick allows you to check your internet speed.

However, if you aren’t getting your desired speed, you must troubleshoot your FireStick connection.

Check and Improve Wi-Fi Signal Strength

Signal strength plays an equally important role in a smooth streaming experience. The signal strength is stronger when the modem is near your FireStick and weaker when it is far away.

Here is how you can check the signal strength on Amazon FireStick.

1. Go to the Settings from the FireStick home screen.

2. Click Network on the next window.

3. Highlight your Wi-Fi address/name. On the right, you will find the status under Signal Strength.

If it says Very Good, you are getting proper Wi-Fi signals. But if it says poor or weak, there is a problem.

For the best signal strength, the ideal modem distance should be within 20-30 feet of the device. If your modem is farther than this, you may consider buying a Wi-Fi Extender. A Wi-Fi Extender expands the coverage area of your modem, allowing it to be effective in a larger area.

Another thing to keep in mind is to ensure that there aren’t too many electrical devices near your modem that may cause interference with the signal.

Also, it would help to place the modem slightly higher (6ft or higher) for better signal coverage.

Use Ethernet Cable for Wired Connection

A wired connection is usually much faster than a wireless connection. Firstly, it doesn’t rely on the proximity of the router to the device. The Ethernet wire is plugged directly into your Amazon FireStick.

Secondly, there are no obstacles between the router and the device. Many electrical and certain mechanical obstacles can weaken the Wi-Fi signal.

A wired connection allows you to control or even stop buffering on FireStick. To use a wired connection, you can buy the Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices from Amazon.com.

The internet/LAN wire and the power cable from your FireStick power adapter will go into the Ethernet adapter, and then a single cable from the Ethernet adapter will be plugged into your FireStick.

Note that you DO NOT need to buy the Ethernet Adapter if you already get substantial network speed through your Wi-Fi connection.