On Leak, we’ve already talked about different ways to speed up your Wi-Fi and even how the position of your router can interfere with network speed. However, the truth is that there are devices we have at home that may slow down our Wi-Fi so much and in some cases we don’t even have a clue. So check out this list now and see if you have any “culprits” in the house.
After all, these devices slow down your Wi-Fi!
It’s true that many common devices can interfere with your router’s signals, resulting in slow speeds. However, if you have some of the equipment we are going to mention, you don’t need to get rid of it, which would be too bad. You just have to make sure they are not too close to your wireless router.
television
Any large metal object should be kept away from the Wi-Fi router. The router produces electromagnetic radio waves. Any metal object can absorb them and slow them down. However, if you have a TV with Bluetooth, that’s all the more reason to put your router away.
Bluetooth speakers
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use similar radio frequencies, which can be annoying for either.
If you have Bluetooth speakers near your router, move them further away and see if the speed improves.
microwave
Microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves at the same frequency as some Wi-Fi routers.
This can interfere with your Wi-Fi network, so it’s a good idea to keep your router and similar devices away from your microwave.
oven
An oven is another thing you should try to keep your router away from.
Ovens are often bulky and made of metal, so they can absorb a lot of your Wi-Fi signal.
refrigerator
The same can be said about the refrigerator, which also contains metal.
Baby monitors
Baby monitors emit radio waves that can interfere with your Wi-Fi connection. It is worth moving them, especially if they are set to the same frequency as your router.
vacuum cleaner
Using the vacuum cleaner near a Wi-Fi router can disrupt its speed. It is possible that there will be some interference due to the electric motor of the vacuum cleaners. Anyway, it’s always a temporary thing because you don’t spend the day with the vacuum cleaner running.
