{"id":7415,"date":"2017-01-31T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=7415"},"modified":"2017-02-13T09:42:47","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T14:42:47","slug":"speed-netflix-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/speed-netflix-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Speed Up Netflix on Your Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watching Netflix on your phone can help you to kill time while you\u2019re out and about. Plus, Netflix\u2019s mobile app tends to work better than Hulu\u2019s mobile app, among others. Still, just because the Netflix app tends to work better than other apps \u2014 i.e. videos load faster, less lag time, etc. \u2014 doesn\u2019t mean that the app always runs as smoothly as it should. Before testing out other options, be sure to check your Wi-Fi\u2019s current speed. Click here to test your connection:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIf your Wi-Fi is lagging behind, that could be why you\u2019re having trouble watching Netflix on your smartphone. Click below to close applications running on your smartphone in order to speed up your Internet connection:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIf the speed of your Wi-Fi isn\u2019t the issue, never fear: the following are some additional ways you can ensure that Netflix is running as smoothly as possible on your device.<\/span><\/p>\n

Restart Your Device<\/b><\/p>\n

Netflix suggests that most streaming problems on mobile devices can be fixed simply by turning the device on and off again. If you repeatedly have to turn your device on and off, though, you might find your streaming issue comes from a different source.<\/span><\/p>\n

Move Your Router…Or Your Device<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re using a Wi-Fi router, you could find that your streaming is slower because of obstructions in the way. While Netflix functions well at a low-connectivity speed, you could still find problems with your connection. Try removing interference issues from around your router, like microwaves and cordless phones, if applicable. You can also put your router on a higher surface, like a bookshelf or window. If all else fails, simply move your device closer to the router.<\/span><\/p>\n

Run a Virus Scan<\/b><\/p>\n

Another reason your phone could be streaming Netflix slowly is that it\u2019s infected with a virus. Make sure your slow streaming isn\u2019t due to an infection on your phone by running a virus scan, and remember to scan your phone for threats regularly. Run a full virus scan of your phone now:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nCheck Your Network<\/b><\/p>\n

Use your phone\u2019s data sparingly \u2014 streaming too much video on your device will quickly use up your monthly data plan. Instead, make sure you\u2019re connected to a wireless network, either at home or in public. Next, think of where you are: public networks aren\u2019t usually as fast as private networks since they share bandwidth with multiple users. If you\u2019re on a cellular data network or satellite Internet, too, you might experience playback issues because of slow connection speeds. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check if Unnecessary Apps are Open<\/b><\/p>\n

If you often forget to close out apps when you\u2019re done using them, your internet may slow down. A buildup of apps running in the background can induce greater lag times. To speed up your internet by ensuring that all superfluous apps have been closed, click here:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nClean Up Your Phone<\/b><\/p>\n

If your phone doesn\u2019t have much free memory, your phone won\u2019t function properly. Remove unnecessary files and free up space now:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Netflix streaming is usually very reliable. However, if you run into trouble streaming Netflix on your device, try one of these tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[624],"class_list":["post-7415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-performance","tag-netflix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7415\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}