3 Main Causes Of BUFFERING

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
  • Buffering is something nobody likes, so how do you stop buffering? Here are the 3 main causes of buffering and what you can do to fix it.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:51 - What not to do
    2:00 - Cause number 1
    3:38 - Cause number 2
    4:14 - Cause number 3
    5:07 - Why buffering is important
    5:53 - Outro
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Комментарии • 188

  • @michaelfernandes8999
    @michaelfernandes8999 4 года назад +5

    Amazing video tutorials mate. Keep up the good work. Have a great one.

  • @kygersoft
    @kygersoft 4 года назад +4

    first time I see someone explaining the meaning of buffering in that easy to understand way, gonna be using that "bridge" example from now on whenever I need to explain it too :).

  • @timwindsor03
    @timwindsor03 4 года назад +4

    Awesome video brother ADAM. Much appreciated. Keep up the amazing content. Hope you have an awesome weekend. Love ya bro

  • @ellybean5868
    @ellybean5868 2 года назад +2

    Took me an hour to get through your video because of the buffering. Love your laugh and accent!

  • @lotekjr
    @lotekjr 4 года назад +8

    I have been streaming for a good many years now. I have found that good devices and routers are key. When I started I bought the first generation Firesticks and used the cable companie's modem and it was hit or miss at best. I have built my system up over the years thanks to RUclipsrs like you and few others. I have in my home a Nvidia Shield 2019 pro, a 2019 Fire Cube and two 4k Firesticks. I run it on a TP Link Deco 1300 mesh net router with 400 Mbps internet. I use real debrid and Nord VPN service. If you make a serious investment I recommend Nvidia Shield all the way. I love it. I've had various other Android boxes but what I have now is awesome. Thanks again Adam for all the good advice. Cheers from the States and happy streaming everyone!

    • @Adam-fo8gr
      @Adam-fo8gr 3 года назад

      Excellent tip. A good router makes all the difference in the world if you can't use ethernet. My wifi signal could barely reach my bedroom or the basement. Buffering like crazy. A good router took care of that problem.

  • @Real_American_DAD
    @Real_American_DAD 4 года назад +2

    Great video as usual !
    INTERESTING.
    Thank you ! 👍🏻 😁 👍🏻

  • @paulhill1379
    @paulhill1379 4 года назад +2

    Cheers for the good info.🍻

  • @Trickygixer007
    @Trickygixer007 4 года назад +20

    I turned my internet off and it stopped al buffering !

  • @BeatlesGirlKaren
    @BeatlesGirlKaren Год назад

    Thanks, I appreciate the clear info Adam!

  • @jamesmullins9127
    @jamesmullins9127 4 года назад +2

    Theater plus you recommended , a while back, is by far the best of those I downloaded, cheers man 👍

  • @DamoVit
    @DamoVit 4 года назад +3

    Spot on, brilliantly informative 👍 thanks mate 😃 hope you and the family are all safe, well and happy? The sun is out - Let’s Crack On 👍😃

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад +2

      We are good thank you Damo. Hope you are well!

  • @AdrianSnell
    @AdrianSnell 4 года назад

    Love the Covid Haircut - u hairy bogey ! Keep up the great videos !!

  • @harleyrdr1
    @harleyrdr1 4 года назад

    That Bridge analogy was perfect!!! 👍🏻

  • @l.u.f.c4206
    @l.u.f.c4206 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video, saved me 100+ explanations 👍

  • @2buscuits
    @2buscuits 4 года назад +1

    So much love from Los Angeles! ❤️

  • @bodyhanger7137
    @bodyhanger7137 3 года назад

    Cat7 Ethernet cable and a cheap Real-Debrid account fixed it for me. Buffering is now a thing of the past on my Shield and Firesticks. Thanks Adam. 👍👍👍

  • @pocketchange1951
    @pocketchange1951 4 года назад +3

    👍👌🇨🇦❤, my main cause of buffering is that I have to keep going back and listen to the intro joke, a bit deaf I think, 🤔😉🤣, great stuff Adam, I think the girlfriend said I had a weak signal, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @majackslelo827
    @majackslelo827 4 года назад +15

    “I haven’t heard from him since”🤣🤣🤣😂

    • @yahya2669
      @yahya2669 2 года назад +1

      Love his jokes 1st knowledge 2nd lol

  • @lulusmith8731
    @lulusmith8731 3 года назад

    Thank you for honest content 😁

  • @chrismoore2237
    @chrismoore2237 4 года назад +9

    Solid advice as usual mate. Have to admit that since I got a paid Real debrid account I get absolutely no buffering at all. Ever...

    • @anthonybarry4577
      @anthonybarry4577 4 года назад +4

      Agreed.
      I too listened and got Real-Debrid and I have Zero Buffering.
      Thanks for all your help!

    • @Real_American_DAD
      @Real_American_DAD 4 года назад +1

      You can't go wrong with real debrid !!
      WELL WORTH THE
      $3/MO. ($9 for 3 mos)

    • @lukebanks2895
      @lukebanks2895 4 года назад

      I get non at all either ... I pay for my iptv £50 ... then £40 for a service along the lines of plex but a private app

  • @jerrylassiter6649
    @jerrylassiter6649 4 года назад +1

    I changed to hooking up with an 8k Ethernet cable and almost no buffering. The rare times it does could just be the feed. Unbelievable difference. I also did this for a couple of friends. Same great results.

  • @shadbonen
    @shadbonen 4 года назад +2

    Spectacular finally someone not throwing out a load of shit

  • @helengreg4192
    @helengreg4192 4 года назад +2

    Was looking for recipe and ingredients!!!

  • @gobinsam9989
    @gobinsam9989 4 года назад

    Thanks for all your tech video awesome👍

  • @GM99MG
    @GM99MG 4 года назад +1

    Says it like it is.... well done FreeTech.

  • @georgiehenleyfan251
    @georgiehenleyfan251 4 года назад +1

    thanks adam but getting real debrid when i watched you say about it since then no problems when watching anything keep up the great advice you give mate

  • @xeddiem9096
    @xeddiem9096 4 года назад

    liked the bridge example👍

  • @Adam-fo8gr
    @Adam-fo8gr 3 года назад

    Excellent and helpful video. Is it in your wheelhouse to do a video on routers? I know that a lot of people might know that they need a better router but they have no idea what to look for. All routers are definitely not built the same. Cheers!!

  • @bestridever2740
    @bestridever2740 3 года назад

    I am always happy to see your videos thanks!
    I had an issue in back of my mxpro tv box the AV is weird. I use different cables to connect to my PC capture link. Yellow is not always video.I just wanted to share this so you can clear people that Chinese boxes are not always yellow! Hahahahaha
    Just joking like you. I been searching some filelinks updated many new sites mine is HDTV to see all channels any where.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @danielmckenna2845
    @danielmckenna2845 4 года назад +1

    How come when I use a app I can find a movie on my phone there when I try to find it on my fire stick it says no movies found

  • @kevinj8258
    @kevinj8258 4 года назад

    Am using KODI. Used to get buffering of my own videos on my home lan. Then I switched the video player in KODI to VLC. Now no buffering. It was a lot of adjustments to get VLC playing via KODI but well worth it.

  • @Bdavie69
    @Bdavie69 4 года назад +1

    Very good analogy mate. I’m off to find me a bridge now 😂😂 I also look for a link with h.265 compression. They buffer way less because they are smaller file sizes and they look good on my 75 inch Samsung

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад

      haha. Let me know what bridge you go for 😂

  • @bownsaway
    @bownsaway 2 года назад

    Brilliant at last some one who talks sense.

  • @steveg7368
    @steveg7368 3 года назад

    I like you, no pretentious shite. Keep it coming, breath of fresh air !

  • @chriswheatley8222
    @chriswheatley8222 Год назад

    I agree about rebooting the router. I've done this a few times , leaving it off for 5 minutes and it's come back on BBC iPlayer with great picture quality.

  • @LewieLeway
    @LewieLeway 2 года назад +1

    Here's hoping you can shed some light. I have a Philips Ambilight. Ethernet connection.
    I was watching iPlayer last night. It buffered in picture, then carried on buffering blank screen, then came back on for around 1 1/2 minutes, then did the same again and again and ag............ Other apps worked fine so unlikely to be my internet. Tried the app on an ipad and all worked fine. Any clue out of interest what it could have been? Also, they've changed the iPlayer logo so likely updated the app but I don't see any way of updating or uninstalling/reinstalling apps on my TV. I've read, go to Apps, go to Google Play (I haven't got Google Play). Or, go to App shelf, select manage apps. I don't have manage apps, iPlayer isn't in my App gallery either yet it is on my TV. Cheers me dears.

  • @daviddonoghue4763
    @daviddonoghue4763 4 года назад +8

    Thanks pal, Ethernet all the way. I suppose curiosity cafe will post a similar vid. He always seems to follow your vids with his own version lol

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад +1

      Lol. I suppose we cover the same content so have similar viewers. Plus he's a tech savvy guy, right? 😂

    • @daviddonoghue4763
      @daviddonoghue4763 4 года назад +3

      Free Tech I think he’s more like a free tech stalker. Lol

    • @Real_American_DAD
      @Real_American_DAD 4 года назад +2

      That curiosity guy DOESN'T have an ORIGINAL thought in his head. 🙄😒
      All of his videos are ALWAYS "AFTER" the REAL youtubers
      (FREE TECH , tech dr uk, firetvsticks, etc)
      post their helpful imformative videos.
      > Curiosity Cafe
      is a f*¢kin' HACK"."

    • @cathifamjourney469
      @cathifamjourney469 3 года назад

      Ethernet connected to what?

    • @Real_American_DAD
      @Real_American_DAD 3 года назад

      @@FreeTech He's NOT the most tech savvy or helpful guy out there.
      ... If you want TECH SAVVY,
      check out "Tech Dr UK".
      He's incredible.
      YOU & HE are amongst my FAVORITE you tubers.👍🏻😎👍🏻
      ... & I'm in America. 🙂

  • @hyoh-wu
    @hyoh-wu 4 года назад

    What is your thoughts on GoogleWifi? Is that a booster or just more of an antenna for wifi in your home?

  • @fineartattic
    @fineartattic 4 года назад

    Hi Adam, I live out in Spain and have Nord VPN, Nvidia Shield, Real Debrid, 100 MBs download speed. So, I have a problem when trying to stream anything that is over 1 Gb. Sometimes the video will start and after maybe 30 seconds, it stops. Anyone any ideas about what the problem is? I have speed tested it several times and it's always around 80 - 95 MBs download speed.

  • @papasulley
    @papasulley 4 года назад

    Hey Adam, gotta question regarding Real Debrid..... I set it up to the numbers addon on Kodi. Now a days every time I pick a movie it just keeps going and after coming up with so many links which I pick one.... it won’t play and it’ll simply say no links available after going through all the links. Any ideas why am experiencing this? Any help will help, thanks bud

  • @roger7201
    @roger7201 3 года назад

    Top guy very informative. Your jokes are like mine and the wife hates them. Every time we are with friends she will say, “don’t listen to his shit jokes!” 😂 I’m not naturally techie but self taught to work problems out myself and you come to the same logical conclusions. Nailed it mate! Can’t beat down to earth people 👍🏻

  • @Dempo76
    @Dempo76 4 года назад

    I've got a problem which I don't think it's buffering, but I can't figure out what else it could be! On HDTV app, I load a stream, it waits a few seconds to buffer (perfectly fine) then plays but cuts out a few minutes later, and goes back to "choose a stream" screen. Click on the steam again, and it loads, plays for a few minutes, them stops again . It's not like the app crashes... But it doesn't buffer either! Anyone else getting this, and if so, any solutions found?

  • @jeffhoffman3074
    @jeffhoffman3074 4 года назад

    always good show

  • @Ray-uv3md
    @Ray-uv3md 4 года назад +1

    Got a firecube hardwired, 100mbs. 2 routers, hooked up to my linksys amc3200wrt. Have it flashed. Can run Nordvpn or Ipvanish and stream 4k np. With Real Debri.

  • @DavidSmith-nj1mm
    @DavidSmith-nj1mm 4 года назад

    I have done these and sometimes it works. If it's a tv program or film I tend to go for the smaller size as when go for the bigger ones they don't tend to work, but don't no if it's down to my firestick as I think is gen2 I don't know if this is the part of probably and should upgrade to a more upto date stick. Is this worth it or just wasting my money👍

  • @anthonyevans6796
    @anthonyevans6796 4 года назад +1

    All good advice PLUS Real Debrid as below

  • @paulnewton1891
    @paulnewton1891 3 года назад

    I’ve 2 firesticks I can stream discovery plus on the silk browser on one of them. The other firestick is in a different room, streaming is good but I cannot play discovery plus on the silk browser with out it without it buffering... please help .. it’s doing my head in .. cheers Paul.

  • @dazzle565
    @dazzle565 4 года назад +3

    Spot on buddy no bullshit just the facts 👍
    Who the hell thumbed down this video 🤷‍♂️

  • @yutrem
    @yutrem 4 года назад

    I split my network from a 2.4ghz/5ghz to contain a dedicated 5ghz network to which I now connect my firestick. No buffering (although I am only using standard streaming apps). I did send you an email Adam.

  • @jimbobaroobob1418
    @jimbobaroobob1418 4 года назад

    I asked my internet provider for help with buffering and they helped change my internet settings and told me i won't have any problems anymore. They were right, but i also don't pick large files to stream.

  • @tadghryan1696
    @tadghryan1696 4 года назад +6

    Hi buddy. What I do when looking at a film on any APK I just pause it when it starts for 5. To 10 minutes and does it every time. I hope that this will help.

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад +1

      Yeah a real basic tip but really effective. Allowing the buffer to get in front can make a huge difference.

  • @21babyjoker
    @21babyjoker Год назад

    My issue is weird, i have 1 Gb internet, test shows 965mbs but youtube buffers, however when i connect the wifi it works fine on my gaming computer any help would be appreciated

  • @fatdog1963rb
    @fatdog1963rb 4 года назад

    Never have buffering with real-debrid. On another note where can I get a working now tv for 4k fire stick?

  • @ffmedic1638
    @ffmedic1638 Год назад

    But, isn't there a difference between stored content, such as RUclips and live TV being streamed? Is that a fair comparison?

  • @DrMoorehen
    @DrMoorehen 4 года назад

    Tanya on Firesticks will be raging with you, big lad!

  • @daviniarobbins9298
    @daviniarobbins9298 Год назад

    Would a reformat of windows solve buffering problems? I haven't reformatted my computer in at least 6 years.

  • @Stefcio86
    @Stefcio86 Год назад

    I got Wi-Fi mesh 3x & 1 main router in the house but its still keep buffering RUclips playstation is ok but IPTV keeps buffering, how that legal IPTV keep on without buffering can't watch NHL soccer and more

  • @Fred-eu2js
    @Fred-eu2js 4 года назад +1

    My ISP was throttling me and a VPN is not bullshit it fixed my buffering. I would say use a VPN only as last resort as it's rarely going to fix buffering. In my case only my private IPTV service was buffering.

  • @perkins1439
    @perkins1439 3 месяца назад +1

    I started getting 5G the other day on my Galaxy phone and it buffers on RUclips upload speeds are awful because it don't take dictation very well but does good on Amazon Prime and Netflix

  • @hyoh-wu
    @hyoh-wu 4 года назад +1

    When is the shirt s coming out?

  • @mattherrin1856
    @mattherrin1856 4 года назад

    You know anything about theater plus? Is it not coming back up

  • @JohnSmith-yq3kg
    @JohnSmith-yq3kg 4 года назад

    No matter what apk I use it buffers all the time, I've tired everything but nothing works very frustrating

  • @ollyhead1
    @ollyhead1 3 года назад

    im after somewhere to whatch the footy .what would you reconmend ?

  • @leeh1665
    @leeh1665 4 года назад

    I been having problems with the Cinema apk. It won't load any episodes or any season shows. Any one else having this problem with this apk?

  • @eptor9883
    @eptor9883 3 года назад

    Hi Big Man im new to all this -all I really want is access to free live footy-i just purchased a 3rd gen firestick and trialling 2 vpn s surfshark and express vpn and neither work to b able to get past geo-restrictions that my isp provider sky have put in place? Now surfshark are suggesting I change a load of settings on my router and sky account to get round restrictions.Any advice and b helpful ta

  • @streamingjunkie4397
    @streamingjunkie4397 4 года назад

    I cut down on beans, it helped stop my buffering.

  • @sunshine40ish
    @sunshine40ish 4 года назад

    I'm convinced the servers I'm pulling from are throttling content. I also recently discovered my internet plan for 500G is per month breaks down to 16G per day then they throttle my usage

  • @chris-oy9jn
    @chris-oy9jn 4 года назад

    Why doesnt dolby atmos work on the fire stick 4k?

  • @hyoh-wu
    @hyoh-wu 4 года назад +3

    With the fire stick I followed your advice and shut down unneeded apps running in the background.

  • @andyreid1926
    @andyreid1926 6 месяцев назад

    i have the fastest fibre broadband from bt still get buffering ?????????

  • @Bullitluna
    @Bullitluna 3 года назад

    Im having issues with BBC iPlayer, any tips.

  • @patrickmcguigan7253
    @patrickmcguigan7253 4 года назад

    On the Media Lounge app, I'm only able to watch Live TV and Porn lol, when I click on a movie or tv show a white screen comes up saying ticket was created of IP address blah blah blah and my IP address is a set of long numbers letters and dashes etc, anyone know why this is, I'm using is on a brand new 55inch smart tv for the first time, doing my head in

  • @leemills2388
    @leemills2388 4 года назад

    Paid for real debrid ever since it's been buffering a lot more any tips?

  • @patrickcadette
    @patrickcadette 4 года назад +1

    😁😁😁👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣 cracking on

  • @MoonMugsUK
    @MoonMugsUK 3 года назад

    A short CAT 6A Ethernet cable helps

  • @ryanb7824
    @ryanb7824 4 года назад

    Hi, Adam. Hope you're well. Do you remember Reality Media? How do i get their app and get in contact with them. I need a new password. My last firestick broke. And I can't find them online. Thanks in advance if you can help. My subscription with them in up in October. So don't want to pay for another service I already have. Cheers

  • @Chris-ig6zi
    @Chris-ig6zi 4 года назад +1

    Adam Has banggood sent you the new Beelink gs king x.. and if so will you be doing a review of it

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад

      Beelink have sent ut me to review yes bud.

  • @georgeheron8341
    @georgeheron8341 4 года назад

    thanks good ifo

  • @shortnessoftime8783
    @shortnessoftime8783 5 месяцев назад

    I just got a Proxy Error: Error reading from remote server? I am almost completely computer illiterate and 72 years old. What the hey is this?

  • @metallic6121
    @metallic6121 3 года назад

    I have a question. When you are watching a program and you hit the OK button. What is the HW icon for, that shows up at the bottom of the screen?

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  3 года назад

      That is to use the Hardware decoder. If you find you get a lot of buffering, try turning it on 🙂

    • @metallic6121
      @metallic6121 3 года назад

      @@FreeTech yes i have used it b4 when I had buffering issues and it worked, but I was just wondering what the HW stood for. Thanks!!!

  • @KendoNagasaki120
    @KendoNagasaki120 4 года назад

    What's happened to cyberflix please help

  • @stevenwalker2297
    @stevenwalker2297 4 года назад +1

    Think your Buffering Right 😁👍

  • @delboy9292
    @delboy9292 4 года назад +1

    Hi m8 just wondering if you can help me I’m of on holiday soon in tent and I’m thinking on getting a ee mobile broadband router is this okay to use as I want to take my fire stick with me cheers pal

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  4 года назад +1

      Hi bud. I'm not sure as I've never used 1. But maybe somebody in the lovely chat can help 🙂.

    • @delboy9292
      @delboy9292 4 года назад

      Free Tech cheer pal

  • @scotty2167
    @scotty2167 4 года назад +1

    Great video 👍👍
    No views and a 👎 wtf
    🗣️ Go free tech 😎

    • @dazzle565
      @dazzle565 4 года назад +1

      Who would do that buddy 👎

  • @maryparrett9671
    @maryparrett9671 4 месяца назад

    I get great streaming but iTunes rentals buffer a lot I mean every couple of minutes.

  • @thethinker247
    @thethinker247 4 года назад

    Hi do you know of any good sports app

  • @morvens
    @morvens 4 года назад

    Review the Beelink GS-King X

  • @mauricehirst5148
    @mauricehirst5148 3 года назад

    Hi there. I downloaded 'es file explorer ' a couple of days ago, as you suggested. It now seems to carry a change of $9.99 a month, so it is no longer free beyond a 15 day trial period. Do you have an alternative free manager you can suggest? I'm a cheap Yorkshire OAP, so can't afford the es file explorer. Cheers, and take care.

    • @FreeTech
      @FreeTech  3 года назад

      Did you get it from my website?

    • @mauricehirst5148
      @mauricehirst5148 3 года назад

      @@FreeTech hi there. I didn't expect a reply at all, really, and to get one so quickly is amazing. Kudos to you, that is terrific!! I must admit that I didn't get the file from your store, I just did a search for it and it popped up, and I downloaded it. Is that the problem? Would you recommend that I delete it and then install it from you? Does it make a difference that I have a 2nd gen stick and not the one that you use? Stay well and keep the funnies coming.

  • @eptor9883
    @eptor9883 3 года назад

    Its me again big man i forgot to say im connected via ethernet cable to firestick to snart tv

  • @padun214
    @padun214 3 года назад

    Hi bud we're is video to change from Google chroom to new search engine I caintfindit 🤔🤔👍

  • @pacificobernardo463
    @pacificobernardo463 2 года назад

    Use Chrome, add extension free vpn for chrome and turn on the vpn. Whenever you watch 4K just pause the video, change the settings to 1440p60 then play the video. It WORKS!

  • @paulscarah5467
    @paulscarah5467 4 года назад

    Pies cost 2.50 in the Jamaica and in Hawaii they cost 3.00 I just gave you the pie rates of the carabian

  • @barryhand3891
    @barryhand3891 3 года назад

    Ya can have the best Internet on bt 35 a month n try 1080p it still buffers so pay 15 quid n use 480p it always works n doesn't buffers

  • @ducat3256
    @ducat3256 4 года назад

    What the hell are you talking about? Love your work mate!

  • @leejulz1
    @leejulz1 2 года назад

    1st one is me all over it al depens on the link for me my Internet dwnload speed is 300mb I still get buffer ring so il move to an other link and all good from there

  • @rileyoftheweak8310
    @rileyoftheweak8310 3 года назад

    My question Cyberflix says movies in theaters. I can't see a movie that, just came out. Can answer that question. Don T get wrong I have seen movie usually after a month or 2 or week.

  • @kerriwestbrook3180
    @kerriwestbrook3180 Год назад

    😂😂😂😂😂 Those are the type of jokes I grew up on…they are far & few between these days..& the accent just makes it all the better 😆

  • @leebrown3480
    @leebrown3480 3 года назад

    Is it good Mic

  • @leighhorton2806
    @leighhorton2806 4 года назад

    Hello
    I have laughed at your jokes for a long time. This is not a joke!!
    One addition to your buffering. We have satellite Internet 25mbps download maximum.
    Thanks to Rohas we purchased some cat 8 cables. Installed them broadband router to router and router to device. WOW!!! So I bought some for my good friends. Thinking it might just be me. Again Wow WOW WOW!!! Yes that's 3 yes votes!!!!
    You get a test report for each cable. I bought mine from amazon came from Ampcom China.
    The report shows why they work.
    So I suggest you try them.
    I think I am going deaf too!!
    Leigh Horton

  • @ebrahim234
    @ebrahim234 4 года назад +1

    Hi 👋 how are you doing mate hope everything is hunky-dory