Slow Wi-Fi can be irritatin – but there are a few simple things you can do to get your internet back to full speed
This advice could help speed up your Wi-Fi(Image: Getty Images)
If your Wi-Fi seems more sluggish than normal, the problem might be one that you can easily fix yourself.
Whilst slow speeds can often stem from your internet supplier or an outdated package, the household objects surrounding your router could also impact your internet connection.
According to technology specialists, where you position your router can determine whether you enjoy seamless online browsing or endure endless buffering, regardless of whether you’re watching films, gaming, or working remotely.
Audio Technica experts have now warned that placing devices such as Bluetooth speakers too near your router could prove problematic, as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals might clash with one another.
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This occurs because Bluetooth gadgets and Wi-Fi routers operate on comparable radio frequencies.
When numerous devices vie for the same signal area, it can generate a sort of digital gridlock, which may then decelerate your internet, reports the Express.
Their support page clarified: “Many Wi-Fi routers transmit on multiple channels simultaneously, and if there are excessive Wi-Fi signals in close proximity taking up most of the spectrum, your Bluetooth devices may not have any open spectrum to frequency hop to.
“This is a common cause of Bluetooth interference. Moving your Bluetooth devices away from Wi-Fi signals will help maximise the performance.”
Bluetooth speakers could impact your Wi-Fi signal(Image: Getty)
Before considering a switch of providers or paying for a speedier broadband, you could experiment with relocating your router to a more central, open area in your home, ideally away from the kitchen or any thick walls that might obstruct the signal.
Interestingly, it’s not only Bluetooth devices that can cause issues. Microwaves also function on similar frequencies and can disrupt Wi-Fi performance.
To achieve the best possible speeds, it’s advisable to keep your router at a safe distance from both Bluetooth devices and your microwave.
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