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Slow internet connection on google streamer

Robin1986
Community Member

I experience slower internet speeds with the google TV streamer. 
I have a 1.2gb connection through my isp.
I have the streamer wired connected.

Cable from main router to a splitter and then to several devices.
All devices reach speeds of 800mb/s (even wireless through WIFI).

Google streamer doesn't reach more than 300 mb/s (wired with cat 6 cable).
Switched cable and port on splitter and tried other devices with the same cable. 
All devices reach over 800mb/s except for the google tv streamer. 

Is there anything i can try before sending it back for repair? 

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jennyjohn235
Community Member

Hey Robin 

This issue is actually quite common with Google TV streamers when using gigabit connections. The hardware Ethernet adapter for the Chromecast/Google TV is limited to 100 Mbps, even though your overall network supports 1.2 Gbps.

Here’s what you can try:
1️⃣ Use a USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet adapter (with power passthrough) that supports full gigabit speeds.
2️⃣ Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Ethernet and check if the IP and DNS are being assigned properly.
3️⃣ Try setting Google DNS (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) manually to see if latency improves.
4️⃣ If you still cap at ~300 Mbps, it’s likely a hardware limitation rather than a fault.

Hope this helps.