Speed Requirements for Streaming
- 720p HD â 3â5 Mbps per stream
- 1080p Full HD â 5â8 Mbps per stream
- 4K Ultra HD â 15â25 Mbps per stream
- 4K HDR (Netflix, Disney+) â 25 Mbps per stream
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With Triangle's BONIK plan (100 Mbps), you can run 4 simultaneous 4K streams with bandwidth to spare.
Fixing Buffering and Quality Drops
- 1Connect your smart TV via Ethernet (most smart TVs have an ethernet port on the back).
- 2If using Wi-Fi, ensure the TV is connected to the 5 GHz network, not 2.4 GHz.
- 3Move the router closer or use a Wi-Fi extender if signal is weak at the TV location.
- 4In the streaming app settings, set quality to 'Auto' or 'High' â some apps default to lower quality.
- 5Restart the streaming app (not just minimize it) to clear buffered low-quality segments.
- 6Restart your smart TV weekly â memory buildup slows streaming apps significantly.
Platform-Specific Tips
- Netflix â Go to Profile â Playback Settings â select High quality
- YouTube â Click gear icon â Quality â choose 2160p (4K) or 1080p60
- Toffee / Chorki â Use the in-app quality selector; ensure auto-quality is enabled
- Prime Video â Set Streaming Quality to Best in app settings
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