It’s always important for everyone to have the fastest internet speed possible. To enjoy streaming with no buffering as it’s meant to be.
Faster internet connection is important these days. Regardless of what device you use, and on what things you usually spend time on the internet. You need a stable and faster internet connection.
In the same way, streaming boxes like an android box need a stable and fast internet.
In case you are facing buffering issues on your android box even you are sure the internet speed is good.
Mind that, buffering does not always happen due to poor internet connection. Sometimes, the platform you’re streaming movies on, like Netflix, HBO, Disney+, have server issues. When there’s a lot of traffic on servers- eventually more load. It starts buffering.
What internet speed do I need for an android box?
The speed of your internet connection should be as fast as it could be. But speaking of minimum speed for a buffer-free experience.
6MBPS speed is good if you stream videos at 720p. 6MBPS speeds here means that you’re getting a speed of 6 MB per second.
4 MBPS internet speed is also good for an android box. But, most likely at this speed you will suffer buffering issues when playing movies at quality of 720p. Tough, 480p should stream smoothly.
Recommended internet speed that can deliver a buffer-free watching experince.
- Basic Streaming – 1.5Mb or 1,500K.
- HD Streaming – 5Mb or 5,000K.
- Full HD or Super HD Streaming – 10Mb or 10,000K.
How much internet speed is required for platforms
Netflix
To view Netflix in standard definition, a broadband connection with a speed of at least 3 Mbps is recommended.
To get a 1080p resolution with high definition, you need a minimum of 5 Mbps.
A minimum of 25 Mbps is needed for Ultra HD streaming if you want 4k resolution.
YouTube TV
You need at least 3 Mbps to stream YouTube TV smoothly at a quality of 480p. Like other platforms, the better internet connection your device has, the quality gets better and better.
HBO Max
If you want to stream HBO Max content on an Android box, you need at least 5 Mbps to have a buffer free watching experience, except for this. 3MPBS is also good.
Disney Plus
In order to stream Disney Plus on an android box or TV, it is recommended to have a connection of at least 5 Mbps for HD content and 25 Mbps for 4K UHD content.
Performing internet speed test on an android box
It’s important to perform a speed test of your internet connection. Even if you think you have a good internet speed, that does not mean it’s fast enough.
You can do a speed test by simply visiting a website. Use the browser on your android box and search for the term “what’s my internet speed.” There are tools available that will measure the speed you are currently getting on that particular device.
Visit www.fast.com and run the speed test. Run the test on the Android box with the built-in browser. If you have a Smart TV Box you can open the site on it.
Tests should be run during peak internet usage times, usually between 6pm and 9pm at night, when the internet is most busy. For a better idea of your average speed reading, run several tests between these hours.
Why does my android TV box buffer?
The buffering effect is caused by your internet connection not processing the data on your Android device, so referring back to the Live TV example, you cannot buffer ahead.
Since the buffering is related to the servers and your internet connection.
Here’s what you can do to minimize buffering.
- Upgrade your internet speed, 8MPBS can stream 1080p movies smoothly.
- Change your streaming platform. Use Netflix, youtube, and other well reputed platforms that have more servers and are capable of handling massive traffic.
- Reduce the internet connection: Try to disconnect other devices from your router/modem or mobile hotspot. As such using multiple devices on a single internet can divide the connections.
- Set up the antenna: Make sure your android box is catching the maximum signals.
Tips to get a better internet speed on your android box.
The following tips will help you get the most out of streaming.
- Let your network reset by unplugging and plugging in your router/modem again for a minute. It should usually take up to 3 minutes for this to happen and it’s a good way to get better performance from your router.
- Avoid streaming and downloading at the same time.
- Clear cache in apps –
Scroll to the app in question in the box settings, click the apps tab, and click Open.
Once the app has been selected, click “Force Stop” and then “OK”.
Once this has been done, click “Clear Cache”
but don’t • click on clear data as that will lose any favourites you have saved to that app.
- Try another streaming platform, or another source.
- Your router/modem may be too old, or your internet provider may have a problem with the line to your house.
