topic Re: Slow WiFi on Chromecast with TV 4k in Streaming

Slow WiFi on Chromecast with TV 4k

pokkel — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:15:44 GMT

Hi all.

I have just upgraded to a 4k Chromecast, from an HD model.

I noticed slow wifi speeds on the old one, but the newer one seems to do the same thing...

I have a 50Mbs line and the max speed is between 5 and 10 on the Chromecast, but full 50 on all other devices. Which is too low for 4k streaming and steamlink gaming.

It seems to have been a problem for years now. Any solutions yet? Maybe a specific port on the router or something? I am also running at 2,4gHz. And I have done a factory reset after firmware updates...

Re: Slow WiFi on Chromecast with TV 4k

David_K — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:32:35 GMT

Where is your Chromecast in relation to your router? The closer it is the better.

Where is your router placed? To improve Wifi performance it's recommended to place it out in the open, such as on top of shelf, cupboard, or table, not hidden away behind a TV or inside a closed cupboard for example.

Re: Slow WiFi on Chromecast with TV 4k

pokkel — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:25:46 GMT

The router is not even 1m away... The cable of the Chromecast is also like 100mm long, so unless I use an extender cable, I don't have much of a choice....

Re: Slow WiFi on Chromecast with TV 4k

David_K — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:24:06 GMT

Interesting. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but it being too close to the router can also cause problems.