Other Causes of Slowdown on Fire Sticks
Not all speed problems can be fixed with software tweaks. If you’re getting video stutter, are stuck on buffering screens, or just can’t seem to connect to the internet, chances are there’s an external problem affecting your Fire TV. If you’ve tried everything above, run through the list in the following section to see if you can regain some speed.
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Check your Wi-Fi – Wireless internet isn’t the most optimal way to connect streaming devices. Unfortunately for Fire TV Sticks, its the best we’ve got. Make sure your device is as close to the router as possible for optimal signal strength.
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Hardware limitations – When it comes down to it, the Amazon Fire Stick isn’t a high powered device. You won’t be able to squeeze the kind of performance out of it that you might get from a smartphone, tablet, or set top Fire TV box. If you’re comparing your TV Stick to another device you may be imagining the whole slowdown issue.
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Router and modem reboot – A solution to local network slowdown issues is to perform a reset. Turn off your modem and router, wait ten seconds, then plug them back in in the same order. This can clear channel interference problems and put your local network back on the right track.
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Switch VPN servers – If you’re run a VPN on your Fire Stick you could be having an issue with a laggy server. Open the app on your device and choose a different location to see if that speeds things up.
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Turn off your VPN – VPNs are slower than most unsecured internet connections. If changing servers doesn’t grant some speed, try disabling your VPN.
