24 Channels together with KIVI experts who are familiar with modern Smart TVs, he prepared a detailed material with relevant recommendations. We’ll take a look at the factors to consider when choosing the perfect router for your smart TV.

How does the Internet connection and router affect the operation of Smart TV?

The picture quality and overall performance of a Smart TV is affected not only by the technical characteristics of the TV, but also by the router connected to it. Also, the service quality of your Internet provider plays an important role. A smart TV can keep you entertained with the highest quality content if you give due attention to the other important nodes of your home network. Video streaming, cloud games, viewing images and videos from cloud storage or home multimedia systems – all this depends on a router and an Internet connection.

This is really important and here’s why

For example, KIVI smart TVs come preloaded with access to the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform. This service allows users to play games without having to download or store games on their device. Therefore, the smoother and faster your Internet connection, which is least responsible for an efficient router, the greater will be the pleasure you get from the games. Otherwise, you run the risk of being constantly irritated by interruptions, slowdowns, and poor quality imagery.

Another consideration is that the Internet connection is critical for the Smart TV operating system. KIVI smart TVs run on the latest Android TV 11 operating system and provide access to a wide variety of applications. Therefore, quality internet is absolutely necessary for the uninterrupted use of these programs and the stable broadcasting of the contents.

How does internet speed affect TV performance?

Let’s talk about the example of the KIVI 65U750NB model. Internet speed of 100 Mbit/s is sufficient for high quality operation of this TV. At this speed, this smart TV provides you with smooth 4K video playback, allowing you to enjoy the picture and sound quality to the maximum. However, not only the speed of the Internet connection, but also its stability is critically important. Interruptions or temporary loss of signal directly affect the quality of the picture and enjoyment of watching content.

KIVI TVs guarantee you the highest quality of content with proper router and Internet connection quality / Photo by KIVI

In practice, your TV will work fine even at a lower speed, but it’s important to consider the actual speed provided by your ISP. The often advertised 100 Mbit/s in practice can easily turn into 50 or even 20, especially if you use cheap or old cables and the same router that gets rid of 3 providers and travels with you from one apartment to another.

Meanwhile, the available bandwidth of your Internet is affected by the number of devices already connected to your home network. Therefore, it is important to use modern models of productive routers that support several devices in the network.

In addition, in the settings of the router, you can independently set the speed priority for various vehicles. For example, you can choose your Smart TV as the main consumer and the router will ensure that it receives a stable signal at the highest speed.

Why is it important to choose a modern router for your Smart TV?

Technology is constantly advancing, with new standards and features popping up every year, if not more often. Therefore, modern routers are more technological and can provide you with a high-quality and stable Internet connection.

It is important that the “TV router” pair functions as a single entity. If the router has insufficient power, it can cause lags and performance issues not only on the TV but also on other connected devices.

A modern router is a critically important element of a home network / Photo: Foxtrot

When choosing a router, pay attention to its key features such as the number of devices it can support, the channels it can run on, and its bandwidth.

It is also important to note that the quality of the signal transmission can be affected by the layout of your home, the presence of walls, the number of antennas, their orientation, and even the quality of the cable from the Internet provider. Routers lose their performance over time due to technological obsolescence that reduces their efficiency.

If you have been using the same router for a long time, it is recommended that you consider replacing it with a newer model.

Which router is better to choose?

Modern routers usually offer two frequency ranges for Wi-Fi distribution:

If you have a 4K TV such as the KIVI 65U750NB, it is recommended to choose a channel with a frequency of 5 GHz. Streaming high-quality video requires a significant amount of data, and high transmission and reception speeds are required for optimal viewing.

Even if you’re not watching 4K video, it’s a good idea to choose a router with at least 1 Gbps of bandwidth. This will ensure uninterrupted and smooth viewing even when several devices are connected at the same time.

A router with more power will minimize the chance of signal loss and the need for frequent reboots, but you should evaluate your needs critically because you don’t want to overpay for features and capabilities you don’t need.

Experts will always come to the rescue

To ensure you choose the right router for your Smart TV, KIVI provides qualified brand consultants working directly in stores. These experts will help you choose the ideal router and give recommendations for connecting to the Internet.

You can also reach the KIVI hotline in Ukraine at 0 800 606 600, write an e-mail to support@kivismart.com or visit the “Support” section on the company’s official website.

Conclusion

It should be noted that when choosing a router for Smart TV, it is very important to take into account the factors mentioned in the material above, such as Internet speed, stability, the ability to connect several devices and the technical characteristics of the device.

By making an informed decision and choosing a high-performance router that meets your needs, you can get the most out of your Smart TV and enjoy quality content.