MAXIMIZE YOUR FIRESTICK INTERNET SPEED | ETHERNET VS WIFI | FIX BUFFERING | NO MORE LAG

A question I get asked a lot of the time is - "Is it better to connect my Firestick to Wi-Fi or Ethernet?"

This video takes a look at testing out 3 things:
1. My Firestick connected to Wi-Fi
2. My Firestick connected with an Aftermarket Ethernet Adapter
3. My Firestick connected with the Official Amazon Ethernet Adapter

Items used in this video:
Official Amazon Ethernet Adapter
UGREEN Ethernet Adapter

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[johnmoriarty]

Very clearly explained Tanya. Ethernet wins hands down every time if your set up permits. One thing to highlight between the adapters is that the Amazon adapter restricts your internet speeds to 100 Mbps. So if your package gives you, say, 250 Mbps then you’re better going for a 3rd party adapter

[richfratello]

Thanks Tanya for making those distinctions in a very clear and concise way. I like it a lot because it has solved the constant Internet problem I used to have with my fire tv stick. Congrats!

[DRX]

clear, organized, and concise content without feeding viewer thoughts and letting them make the conclusion. Thank you for the great content.

[frankw]

I recently got Sky Fibre "Ultrafast" (150Mbs) installed and was not happy with the speed i got (90Mbs max tested on my TV connected via ethernet cable) after watching your Video i disconnected the Ethernet cable and tested my speed again (this time over Wifi) and Surprise Surprise the speed was 145Mbs !!!! So it was the Ugreen adapter not my Provider !! Thanks for the tip

[lomarica]

Hello Tanya. I'm currently using a 1000MB ethernet adapter. The Firestick adapter maxes out at 100 mps. In a perfect world we would always want to use the Wi-Fi instead of the ethernet if only because that allows us to communicate with the fire stick with other devices that are already on our Wi-Fi network such as our phones or tablets. As always, great review. Keep up the good work.

[williemcclure]

Excellent clip. It's because of your video's that I bought a firestick and Amazon ethernet adapter. Keep up the great work 👏

[teslafanboy]

Hello, Tanya. I have one of those official Amazon Ethernet adapters, and it slowed my speed way down. Without the ethernet adapter hooked up, my single strength is almost at 400Mbps. But, with the Amazon Ethernet adapter hooked up, it slowed my speed way down to 93 Mbps. I think that I am going to keep using my Wi-Fi signal instead from now on

[kezell]

Great Video! This was exactly what I was looking for. Your tests were very informative and well done. Thank you very much!!

[franhold]

You are a good teacher and i enjoyed listening to you

[timwindsor]

Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it. Keep the videos coming. Hope you have an amazing night. Much love

[kittaupin]

Hi Tanya. What are considered strong up and down numbers?

[billypower]

Hi Tanya, had buffering issues with Wi-Fi, despite the router being under the TV, I got the Amazon Ethernet connecter, the setup limited me to 10/100 mags per second, despite having downloads on my router of 500mgs per second, still had buffering issues, I always put my Firestick to deep sleep when turning off the TV as well, as a way to try to stop buffering, I left my Firestick on all the time, but turned off the TV, this seems to have improved matters a lot, after 20 minutes of inactivity the Firestick will go to sleep mode anyway, Just a word about using a VPN with a wired set up, the VPN will slow your wired system down, so you can’t use a VPN with a wired network

[herkulito]

interesting video, one quick question, .. once either adapter is connected to the tv and firestick, .. the conexión of the ethernet adapter is automatic correct, .. no manual changes need it to go from wireless to wire connection??

[johnnym]

Hi, Tanya. Thank you for that informative video on the ethernet connectivity for the FireTVStick. I recently got a firestick as a gift, and am seriously considering the ethernet adapter for it, as the wifi can be a bit slow at times. Is there any brand you recommend?

[mojoe]

my router is close to my tv so I get 320 Mbps wirelessly on anality speed test. thanks for the vid 👌🏼

[WillPaulR]

I already have a direct ethernet connection on my Smart TV. Will I also need to connect one to my FireStick? That would be 2 ethernet connections going to that TV on different ports. Thanks!

[cucar]

thanks for this video. My ethernet adapter arrives today. I'm tired of the Wifi "loading" message.

[jerryzito]

Thanks for all you do. I have 400+mbps coming in which is what I pay for. The most I can get on my FS is 50mbps. My TV is not in the same room as my router, so I would need a 30 foot ethernet wirer. I have unplugged my FS for as much as an hour. Still 50mbps. Not sure what else I can do.

[mojofilter]

I have . Mine hooked up its way quicker only issues I get is cache finding a cache cleaner that works good

[leesam]

Tanya How do i connect a Ethernet adapter and a external hard drive to my Fire Stick so I can record my streaming TV. I have watched your video on recording with Fire Stick. Do you know of a cable that will allow me to hook them both up to the Fire Stick. Thanks Johnnie