Experiencing issues with streaming UHD content via Wi-Fi?
Experiencing issues with streaming UHD content via Wi-Fi?
Alright team, I own a Sony XBR-65A8H TV and installed it in my dining area. It connects to Wi-Fi fine, but streaming high-quality UHD content is a nightmare. Netflix 4K and YouTube 4K work smoothly, but when I try the bigger files—70+GB movies at 65+Mbps quality—it stutters, pauses for seconds, then restarts. I suspect the issue isn’t with my TV itself, but with my network. My ISP’s Huawei ONT has built-in Wi-Fi, and the direct DP/HDMI connection is solid. The Wi-Fi speed reads around 117Mbps, which I thought would be sufficient even at full bitrate. But it’s not enough. I’m looking for a better router to handle this kind of demand without long delays. I don’t want to run 35m of HDMI/DP cable everywhere or add an external HDD. Also, I’ve got some lower-bitrate UHD films that play without problems. What router would you suggest for this setup?
I explored all possible solutions - used the built-in Cast to Device feature, applied VLC's streaming mode, added them to a Media Device library and accessed via TV, even tried streaming from Chrome. Still getting the same outcome.
I don't want cables running on the walls again. It was like a jungle at one point at home with ethernet cables running everywhere and i don't wanna do it again. Especially now when the TV is on the wall with the power socket behind it and nothing is seen around it; not a single cable.
Perfectly speaking, but if your Wi-Fi can't manage the speed required for 2.4GHz or 5GHz, you might set up a Plex server on your PC with the video files and it will convert them in real time.
This seems to point toward an issue with the television or the internet connection. I regularly stream 4K Blu-ray files to my Apple TV via Wi-Fi, and I consistently experience no problems. The signal strength from the AP to the Apple TV is sufficient. It might be worth upgrading the AP for better performance.
If the circumstances are favorable, there might be another reason at play—perhaps the TV's built-in WiFi adapter is restricting performance.