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How to Stop Streaming Buffering
Does the problem happen in multiple streaming apps?
Find the answer that best matches your situation, then try the steps in order. You can also use the interactive troubleshooting assistant.
Yes
- Restart the streaming device and router.
- Check Wi-Fi strength near the TV or streaming box.
- Try a wired connection if possible, or reduce video quality temporarily.
No, one app
- Close and reopen the affected app.
- Update the app and streaming device.
- Check that streaming service's status page for an outage.
Not sure
- Test a second streaming app on the same device.
- Compare playback on another device to isolate the cause.
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