Very clearly explained Tanya. Ethernet wins hands down every time if your set up permits. One thing to highlight between the adapters is that the Amazon adapter restricts your internet speeds to 100 Mbps. So if your package gives you, say, 250 Mbps then you’re better going for a 3rd party adapter
Thanks Tanya for making those distinctions in a very clear and concise way. I like it a lot because it has solved the constant Internet problem I used to have with my fire tv stick. Congrats!
Hello Tanya. I'm currently using a 1000MB ethernet adapter. The Firestick adapter maxes out at 100 mps. In a perfect world we would always want to use the Wi-Fi instead of the ethernet if only because that allows us to communicate with the fire stick with other devices that are already on our Wi-Fi network such as our phones or tablets. As always, great review. Keep up the good work.
I recently got Sky Fibre "Ultrafast" (150Mbs) installed and was not happy with the speed i got (90Mbs max tested on my TV connected via ethernet cable) after watching your Video i disconnected the Ethernet cable and tested my speed again (this time over Wifi) and Surprise Surprise the speed was 145Mbs !!!! So it was the Ugreen adapter not my Provider !! Thanks for the tip
Depends on how many people are using the internet and what they are using it for? I have 60mbps up and 14mbps down which is good enough for a family of 3 streaming/gaming. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Hello, Tanya. I have one of those official Amazon Ethernet adapters, and it slowed my speed way down. Without the ethernet adapter hooked up, my single strength is almost at 400Mbps. But, with the Amazon Ethernet adapter hooked up, it slowed my speed way down to 93 Mbps. I think that I am going to keep using my Wi-Fi signal instead from now on
I am not sure if I mentioned it in this video but the Amazon ethernet adapter is capped at 100Mbps. If you have faster Wi-Fi speeds than this, connecting via Wi-Fi is a better option. Or you can purchase an aftermarket adapter that is capable of 1000Mbps. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
interesting video, one quick question,.. once either adapter is connected to the tv and firestick,.. the conexión of the ethernet adapter is automatic correct,.. no manual changes need it to go from wireless to wire connection??
Hi, Tanya. Thank you for that informative video on the ethernet connectivity for the FireTVStick. I recently got a firestick as a gift, and am seriously considering the ethernet adapter for it, as the wifi can be a bit slow at times. Is there any brand you recommend?
This one is pretty good: UGREEN Ethernet Adapter Amazon US - amzn.to/3gN5HQV Amazon UK - amzn.to/3nDCA3V As it is also a USB hub, it allows you to connect peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, storage, etc.. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I already have a direct ethernet connection on my Smart TV. Will I also need to connect one to my FireStick? That would be 2 ethernet connections going to that TV on different ports. Thanks!
Yes. If you want to connect your Firestick via ethernet, you will need another ethernet connection to your Firestick. However, if you have decent Wi-Fi it is not necessary to connect via ethernet. Perhaps try a speed test? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I tried using the ugreen hub with the OG cable and it didnt work for me. I have the modem and ethernet hooked up to my desktop and have been getting speeds at 120 mgbt. I will next attempt the amazon official adaptor. Most apps dont cause me to buffer on my wi-fi firestick but some 3rd party apps do. So I dont know if the adaptor will work for me but will give it a shot.
Tanya How do i connect a Ethernet adapter and a external hard drive to my Fire Stick so I can record my streaming TV. I have watched your video on recording with Fire Stick. Do you know of a cable that will allow me to hook them both up to the Fire Stick. Thanks Johnnie
Hi Tanya,had buffering issues with Wi-Fi,despite the router being under the TV,I got the Amazon Ethernet connecter,the setup limited me to 10/100 mags per second,despite having downloads on my router of 500mgs per second,still had buffering issues,I always put my Firestick to deep sleep when turning off the TV as well,as a way to try to stop buffering,I left my Firestick on all the time,but turned off the TV,this seems to have improved matters a lot,after 20 minutes of inactivity the Firestick will go to sleep mode anyway,Just a word about using a VPN with a wired set up,the VPN will slow your wired system down,so you can’t use a VPN with a wired network
Wi-Fi will never be better than ethernet as you will always have some type of interference. Wired is the best solution if you can. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
how do I connect my storage to the ammazon ethernet adapter? Before it was direct to the fire stick but it doesn't work connected to the amazon Ethernet adapter.
Unfortunately, you will need to change to a USB hub with integrated ethernet as demonstrated in this video - ruclips.net/video/MxIEsPwaqec/видео.html Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
As far as I am aware, developers are struggling to create an application that allows quick clearing of the cache on Fire TV devices as the permissions to access the cache by code are restricted. It would definitely be a big help for Fire TV users if a solution was found! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Hi, I have a few videos that may help: HOW TO CHECK & FIX BUFFERING | CHECK YOUR INTERNET SPEED | WI-FI & ETHERNET | EASY METHOD - ruclips.net/video/EDvlg6yTbrg/видео.html SETUP YOUR YOUR ROUTER THE RIGHT WAY! GET BETTER WI-FI - ruclips.net/video/zchozj3I5-s/видео.html Fix Firestick BUFFERING With 5 SIMPLE Tips - ruclips.net/video/sfGCCpBLEn8/видео.html
Hi Tanya I have a issue hope you can help me with this, my speed is low when is connected to ethernet and I'm using the fire stick adapter as well, and my internet is faster with WiFi. Can you tell me if I'm doing something wrong here .
@@Discodroid0714 If you are using the Amazon ethernet adapter, it is capped to 100 Mbps. Check this out: TRIPLE Your Firestick Internet SPEED!! - ruclips.net/video/n6iE0Ijz4Hc/видео.html
I got a OTG Cable for TV Stick 4K Lite/Max/Cube with Ethernet Adapter,from Amazon and my firestick will not work with the Ethernet port.Adding a flash drive works but thats it.
i have a firestick 4 k and a chromecast 4 k and both devices run faster on wifi vs ethernet adapter , what would cause this , ? I have the same result when using a gigabit ethernet dongle on my ipd pro , but t 2 pc's connected to ethernet get fast speeeds , would would cause the slower speeeds on my other hardwired devices ?
Thanks for all you do. I have 400+mbps coming in which is what I pay for. The most I can get on my FS is 50mbps. My TV is not in the same room as my router, so I would need a 30 foot ethernet wirer. I have unplugged my FS for as much as an hour. Still 50mbps. Not sure what else I can do.
You could try a Wi-Fi extender such as this - ROCKSPACE WIFI EXTENDER AC2100 | FULL REVIEW | BOOST YOUR WIFI - ruclips.net/video/TNqZ8DAvMHc/видео.html
Curious what would running a vpn do to the speed itself. I wifi connect at 300mb currently and when running vpn, it cuts the speed by nearly half. Have you tried this test while vpn is running?
Yes I have and reduced speeds are normal. It is likely that your internet connection will be slightly slower when you are connected to a VPN server and there are a number of factors that can impact the overall speed of your VPN connection • Including the load on the server you are connected to • If you are using a free VPN, you will get slower speeds than with paid VPN's. • The distance between you and the server you are connected to which is why it’s always best to connect to whatever server location is closest to you • The speed of your original internet connection • And some ISP providers will intentionally throttle VPN connections or your entire connection if you are using a lot of bandwidth If you decide you want to look into other paid VPN’s, here are some great ones: 🔒 Latest VPN Deals 🔒 ✔️ CyberGhost - cyberghostvpn.com/FireTVSticks ✔️ ExpressVPN - tiny.cc/expressvpn ✔️ IPVanish - tiny.cc/ip-vanish ✔️ NordVPN - tiny.cc/nord-vpn ✔️ ProtonVPN - tiny.cc/proton-vpn ✔️ Surfshark - surfshark.deals/FIRETV Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Can I plug an ethernet into my television, and then plug my fire stick into my television and will I get ethernet, or do I need to still use Wi-Fi with it?
If you plug ethernet into your TV, the TV will use the ethernet connection. As the ethernet is not connected directly to the Firestick, it will use Wi-Fi.
Is this happening after the software update to the new version? Have you tried restarting your Firestick and your router? You should also do a re-set of your router on a monthly basis. As you might already know with a pc or other electronic device, most crashes or bugs can be fixed with a simple re-boot. Just un-plug it from the mains, wait 30 seconds & plug it back in. This really can make a big difference. It is important to wait those 30 seconds because you may have noticed that sometimes when unplugging an electrical item, the power light stays on for a few seconds. This is because most items have tiny batteries that store just enough energy to keep a memory chip running for a few seconds. Waiting 30 seconds just gives it time to make sure the battery is drained & fully discharged, ensuring all bits of memory are cleared & ensures that all settings are re-set. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I tried the Amazon adapter 100Mbps max... on wifi I only get about 150 Mbps (paying for 300 plus)...so I found using the UGreen multi-purpose adaptor and connect (wired) I get 367 Mbps so anyone that can connect wired or Ethernet is so much better , stable, no lag nor buffering. Good luck...anyone need a official Amazon adaptor I have one not being used. Just pay the postage :)
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Very clearly explained Tanya. Ethernet wins hands down every time if your set up permits. One thing to highlight between the adapters is that the Amazon adapter restricts your internet speeds to 100 Mbps. So if your package gives you, say, 250 Mbps then you’re better going for a 3rd party adapter
Thanks for sharing! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Thanks Tanya for making those distinctions in a very clear and concise way. I like it a lot because it has solved the constant Internet problem I used to have with my fire tv stick. Congrats!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
clear, organized, and concise content without feeding viewer thoughts and letting them make the conclusion. Thank you for the great content.
Excellent clip. It's because of your video's that I bought a firestick and Amazon ethernet adapter. Keep up the great work 👏
Hello Tanya. I'm currently using a 1000MB ethernet adapter. The Firestick adapter maxes out at 100 mps. In a perfect world we would always want to use the Wi-Fi instead of the ethernet if only because that allows us to communicate with the fire stick with other devices that are already on our Wi-Fi network such as our phones or tablets. As always, great review. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I recently got Sky Fibre "Ultrafast" (150Mbs) installed and was not happy with the speed i got (90Mbs max tested on my TV connected via ethernet cable) after watching your Video i disconnected the Ethernet cable and tested my speed again (this time over Wifi) and Surprise Surprise the speed was 145Mbs !!!! So it was the Ugreen adapter not my Provider !! Thanks for the tip
Great Video! This was exactly what I was looking for. Your tests were very informative and well done. Thank you very much!!
Hi Tanya. What are considered strong up and down numbers?
Depends on how many people are using the internet and what they are using it for? I have 60mbps up and 14mbps down which is good enough for a family of 3 streaming/gaming. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
You are a good teacher and i enjoyed listening to you
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Hello, Tanya. I have one of those official Amazon Ethernet adapters, and it slowed my speed way down. Without the ethernet adapter hooked up, my single strength is almost at 400Mbps. But, with the Amazon Ethernet adapter hooked up, it slowed my speed way down to 93 Mbps. I think that I am going to keep using my Wi-Fi signal instead from now on
I am not sure if I mentioned it in this video but the Amazon ethernet adapter is capped at 100Mbps. If you have faster Wi-Fi speeds than this, connecting via Wi-Fi is a better option. Or you can purchase an aftermarket adapter that is capable of 1000Mbps. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Thanks Tanya great review
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it. Keep the videos coming. Hope you have an amazing night. Much love
Thank you! You too! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
interesting video, one quick question,.. once either adapter is connected to the tv and firestick,.. the conexión of the ethernet adapter is automatic correct,.. no manual changes need it to go from wireless to wire connection??
Correct. If not, it may need to be manually configured. Or choose to forget the Wi-Fi networks currently connected to force the wired connection.
Good video Tanya.
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Hi, Tanya. Thank you for that informative video on the ethernet connectivity for the FireTVStick. I recently got a firestick as a gift, and am seriously considering the ethernet adapter for it, as the wifi can be a bit slow at times. Is there any brand you recommend?
This one is pretty good:
UGREEN Ethernet Adapter
Amazon US - amzn.to/3gN5HQV
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3nDCA3V
As it is also a USB hub, it allows you to connect peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, storage, etc.. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I already have a direct ethernet connection on my Smart TV. Will I also need to connect one to my FireStick? That would be 2 ethernet connections going to that TV on different ports. Thanks!
Yes. If you want to connect your Firestick via ethernet, you will need another ethernet connection to your Firestick. However, if you have decent Wi-Fi it is not necessary to connect via ethernet. Perhaps try a speed test? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I tried using the ugreen hub with the OG cable and it didnt work for me. I have the modem and ethernet hooked up to my desktop and have been getting speeds at 120 mgbt. I will next attempt the amazon official adaptor. Most apps dont cause me to buffer on my wi-fi firestick but some 3rd party apps do. So I dont know if the adaptor will work for me but will give it a shot.
Tanya How do i connect a Ethernet adapter and a external hard drive to my Fire Stick so I can record my streaming TV. I have watched your video on recording with Fire Stick. Do you know of a cable that will allow me to hook them both up to the Fire Stick. Thanks Johnnie
Yes, you need a set-up like shown in this video: ruclips.net/video/KnGbWvbq1WU/видео.html I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
@@FireTVSticks Thanks again Tanya
(YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE FIRESTICK WORLD. Your NEW AKA Name is TANYA THE FIRESTICK QUEEN . Great content
Hi Tanya,had buffering issues with Wi-Fi,despite the router being under the TV,I got the Amazon Ethernet connecter,the setup limited me to 10/100 mags per second,despite having downloads on my router of 500mgs per second,still had buffering issues,I always put my Firestick to deep sleep when turning off the TV as well,as a way to try to stop buffering,I left my Firestick on all the time,but turned off the TV,this seems to have improved matters a lot,after 20 minutes of inactivity the Firestick will go to sleep mode anyway,Just a word about using a VPN with a wired set up,the VPN will slow your wired system down,so you can’t use a VPN with a wired network
Yes, a VPN connection can slow your internet speed down.
I guess i'm wondering how much better would the wi-fi 6 models be than ethernet routers. Or do they perform at the same speed.
Wi-Fi will never be better than ethernet as you will always have some type of interference. Wired is the best solution if you can. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
my router is close to my tv so I get 320 Mbps wirelessly on anality speed test. thanks for the vid 👌🏼
Very nice! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
how do I connect my storage to the ammazon ethernet adapter? Before it was direct to the fire stick but it doesn't work connected to the amazon Ethernet adapter.
Unfortunately, you will need to change to a USB hub with integrated ethernet as demonstrated in this video - ruclips.net/video/MxIEsPwaqec/видео.html Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Hi Tanya great video very understanding and helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I have . Mine hooked up its way quicker only issues I get is cache finding a cache cleaner that works good
As far as I am aware, developers are struggling to create an application that allows quick clearing of the cache on Fire TV devices as the permissions to access the cache by code are restricted. It would definitely be a big help for Fire TV users if a solution was found! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Thanks for the update 😀
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
HI, I have connected my firestick to the router using ethernet. Should I also be connecting my smart tv to the ethernet as well ?
No.
Keep up good work
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
thanks for this video. My ethernet adapter arrives today. I'm tired of the Wifi "loading" message.
Do you know of a way to stop the firestick buffering on a TV upstairs when the modem is downstairs, please?
Hi, I have a few videos that may help:
HOW TO CHECK & FIX BUFFERING | CHECK YOUR INTERNET SPEED | WI-FI & ETHERNET | EASY METHOD - ruclips.net/video/EDvlg6yTbrg/видео.html
SETUP YOUR YOUR ROUTER THE RIGHT WAY! GET BETTER WI-FI - ruclips.net/video/zchozj3I5-s/видео.html
Fix Firestick BUFFERING With 5 SIMPLE Tips - ruclips.net/video/sfGCCpBLEn8/видео.html
Hi Tanya I have a issue hope you can help me with this, my speed is low when is connected to ethernet and I'm using the fire stick adapter as well, and my internet is faster with WiFi. Can you tell me if I'm doing something wrong here .
What speeds are you getting wired vs Wi-Fi?
@@FireTVSticks Thanks for your reply, WiFi 250mb wired 90mb.
@@Discodroid0714 If you are using the Amazon ethernet adapter, it is capped to 100 Mbps.
Check this out: TRIPLE Your Firestick Internet SPEED!! - ruclips.net/video/n6iE0Ijz4Hc/видео.html
@@FireTVSticks Thank you for the information 👍
I got a OTG Cable for TV Stick 4K Lite/Max/Cube with Ethernet Adapter,from Amazon and my firestick will not work with the Ethernet port.Adding a flash drive works but thats it.
Which ethernet adapter do you have?
do you have to turn off the tv built in wifi when using the adaptor
No. The Firestick has its own internet connection.
i have a firestick 4 k and a chromecast 4 k and both devices run faster on wifi vs ethernet adapter , what would cause this , ? I have the same result when using a gigabit ethernet dongle on my ipd pro , but t 2 pc's connected to ethernet get fast speeeds , would would cause the slower speeeds on my other hardwired devices ?
all my devices are on 3rd party gigabit dongles
What speeds do you get wi-fi vs wired?
@@FireTVSticks already solved the issue , my tv only had a 100 mbsps Ethernet port , I purchased a new 4k tv
Thanks for all you do. I have 400+mbps coming in which is what I pay for. The most I can get on my FS is 50mbps. My TV is not in the same room as my router, so I would need a 30 foot ethernet wirer. I have unplugged my FS for as much as an hour. Still 50mbps. Not sure what else I can do.
You could try a Wi-Fi extender such as this - ROCKSPACE WIFI EXTENDER AC2100 | FULL REVIEW | BOOST YOUR WIFI - ruclips.net/video/TNqZ8DAvMHc/видео.html
Hi I tried the Amazon adapter but found the ugreen adapter better
Thanks for sharing. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Curious what would running a vpn do to the speed itself. I wifi connect at 300mb currently and when running vpn, it cuts the speed by nearly half. Have you tried this test while vpn is running?
Yes I have and reduced speeds are normal. It is likely that your internet connection will be slightly slower when you are connected to a VPN server and there are a number of factors that can impact the overall speed of your VPN connection
• Including the load on the server you are connected to
• If you are using a free VPN, you will get slower speeds than with paid VPN's.
• The distance between you and the server you are connected to which is why it’s always best to connect to whatever server location is closest to you
• The speed of your original internet connection
• And some ISP providers will intentionally throttle VPN connections or your entire connection if you are using a lot of bandwidth
If you decide you want to look into other paid VPN’s, here are some great ones:
🔒 Latest VPN Deals 🔒
✔️ CyberGhost - cyberghostvpn.com/FireTVSticks
✔️ ExpressVPN - tiny.cc/expressvpn
✔️ IPVanish - tiny.cc/ip-vanish
✔️ NordVPN - tiny.cc/nord-vpn
✔️ ProtonVPN - tiny.cc/proton-vpn
✔️ Surfshark - surfshark.deals/FIRETV
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
I have firestick ethernet wired... but it keeps dropping and switching to wifi, any way to force ethernet connection ONLY?
No. Not as far as I know, sorry. Which ethernet adapter are you using?
Can I plug an ethernet into my television, and then plug my fire stick into my television and will I get ethernet, or do I need to still use Wi-Fi with it?
If you plug ethernet into your TV, the TV will use the ethernet connection.
As the ethernet is not connected directly to the Firestick, it will use Wi-Fi.
my firestick has stopped connecting to my wi fi it says home not available wont play anything anything
ideas be great
Is this happening after the software update to the new version? Have you tried restarting your Firestick and your router?
You should also do a re-set of your router on a monthly basis. As you might already know with a pc or other electronic device, most crashes or bugs can be fixed with a simple re-boot. Just un-plug it from the mains, wait 30 seconds & plug it back in. This really can make a big difference.
It is important to wait those 30 seconds because you may have noticed that sometimes when unplugging an electrical item, the power light stays on for a few seconds. This is because most items have tiny batteries that store just enough energy to keep a memory chip running for a few seconds. Waiting 30 seconds just gives it time to make sure the battery is drained & fully discharged, ensuring all bits of memory are cleared & ensures that all settings are re-set. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
@@FireTVSticks thanks its working now :)
I tried the Amazon adapter 100Mbps max... on wifi I only get about 150 Mbps (paying for 300 plus)...so I found using the UGreen multi-purpose adaptor and connect (wired) I get 367 Mbps so anyone that can connect wired or Ethernet is so much better , stable, no lag nor buffering. Good luck...anyone need a official Amazon adaptor I have one not being used. Just pay the postage :)
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
the opposite for me with adapter i got around 90Mbs with wifi 145-150Mbs
visible wireless gives a unlimited hotspot
You said ethernet then you said (eh)thernet. Smart cover your bases. 😁
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
Used Amazon ethernet adapter and it reduced my speed. Back to wifi.
Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️
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ethernet only gives me 95 mbps whereas i get around 400 on wifi... weird
Are you using Amazon ethernet adapter? If you are, it is capped to 100 Mbps as explained in this video - ruclips.net/video/n6iE0Ijz4Hc/видео.html
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I have a unlimited hot spot