However, many users also face buffering issues with FireStick. The percentage of these users is small. However, given that millions of users have FireStick, this small percentage adds up for a considerable number. Some possible reasons for video buffering on Kodi are slow or unstable internet connection, connection issues on your home network, limited bandwidth (from your ISP), the Kodi cache is not configured or misconfigured, and too many people are watching the same stream.
How to Stop Buffering on FireStick
Following are the solutions to stop buffering on FireStick:
Reset FireStick
If you really can’t pinpoint the exact reason that is causing the FireStick buffering issue, a trick, as simple as restarting the device, could be the solution. In fact, restarting is one of the most basic troubleshooting methods and should be one of the first to try. It can solve many problems. Here are the steps:
Take care of internet speed
And if it’s the slow internet connection behind the buffering issues, you can always contact your ISP to find out the reason or even get a new connection. Any speed above 10 Mbps is good enough for streaming in up for 1080p resolution If you stream 4K videos, at least 20 Mbps is recommended.
Check and improve Wi-Fi signal strength
Use a VPN to Avoid Buffering
Internet throttling is a common practice among ISPs. Your ISP may slow down your internet connection when streaming activity is detected beyond a certain level. As a result, you may experience buffering on FireStick. Fortunately, this can easily be avoided by using a VPN service for FireStick. A good VPN will not only prevent your ISP from slowing you down, it will also benefit you in many ways such as:
sure Up FireStick RAM
Adjust your privacy settings
Prevent FireStick from overheating
Overheating can cause the device to malfunction. It can also cause buffering or streaming issues on FireStick. Therefore, it is important to prevent the FireStick from overheating. Although your FireStick can run for several hours without any problems, I recommend that you rest it every now and then. Do not leave it on overnight. Unplug it from the power supply. If you find the FireStick overworked, unplug it from the power supply and let it cool down for at least 30 minutes.
