Have a bad internet connection, it can cause problems downloading files, watching streaming videos or simply browsing. It is important to detect what the problem may be and act as soon as possible. Sometimes, just by making a few small adjustments, you can notice a quick change.
Wi-Fi is worse after Christmas
But why can Wi-Fi get worse right after Christmas? The reason is simply to have more connected things. Among the star gifts this year, we can name some related to home automation. For example, speakers with Alexa, smart light bulbs, plugs with Wi-Fi… Not to mention appliances that have an Internet connection, computers, mobile phones, tablets…
The fact of having more things connected can make the connection gets worse. Although current routers allow you to connect many devices, when you reach a very high number, problems may appear. You won't necessarily have to be making intense use of these devices, but simply have them connected.
For example, if you have been given several smart plugs, light bulbs with Wi-Fi and similar, there are more devices that you will have connected to your wireless network. If you already had enough things, that can cause problems to appear. Although it does not mean that you are left without a connection, you may experience certain problems, such as a drop in speed.
Plus, it could affect you even if your neighbors have more devices connected. This happens if you connect to the same channel as them, which can cause greater saturation and you would have problems. Although it doesn't depend so much on you, you will be able to take measures to solve it.
Avoid problems
So what can you do if you notice that your Wi-Fi is going bad now? You can consider some useful options. For example, you could connect wired devices. Whenever you can, those that have this option, such as a computer or television, you could connect them to an Ethernet port and thus reduce the number of devices connected to Wi-Fi.
Another option is disconnect what you don't usually use continually. For example, maybe you have a Wi-Fi receiver on your TV that you no longer need. Even another device that you only use occasionally, you simply disconnect it from the network and connect it again when you need to control it remotely or start using it.
On the other hand, if you think there may be interference with your neighbors, you could connect to another channel. You can always see which channel and band you are connected to. Switching can allow the signal to work better, with fewer outages and problems. Use the 5 GHz band whenever you can, as it is less sensitive to saturation.
As you can see, there are reasons why your Wi-Fi may be worse after Christmas. However, you have options to improve the signal and avoid problems. Follow the advice we have given and you will avoid errors when downloading or watching streaming content.