Better to hook up with wired over wireless??

Is it better to hook up Apple TV with wired internet rather than wireless?

Posted on Mar 5, 2021 7:27 AM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2021 8:00 AM

The bandwidth for Wi-Fi or ethernet should be more than enough either way, with a good home network setup.


Wi-Fi can have interference issues, that play no role with ethernet: Other neighboring networks, other radio, metal shielding, power hungry electrical appliances. Wi-Fi can have low signal strength by distance. Ethernet should be fine over 100 m (328 feet) cable length without repeater. Ethernet is mostly plug-and-play on home networks (no sign-in or passwords).


If you compare them, then ethernet is arguably better. But one could use Wi-Fi without any issues. So the choice is up to you, and your specific situation.

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Mar 5, 2021 8:00 AM in response to BrianOK13

The bandwidth for Wi-Fi or ethernet should be more than enough either way, with a good home network setup.


Wi-Fi can have interference issues, that play no role with ethernet: Other neighboring networks, other radio, metal shielding, power hungry electrical appliances. Wi-Fi can have low signal strength by distance. Ethernet should be fine over 100 m (328 feet) cable length without repeater. Ethernet is mostly plug-and-play on home networks (no sign-in or passwords).


If you compare them, then ethernet is arguably better. But one could use Wi-Fi without any issues. So the choice is up to you, and your specific situation.

Mar 5, 2021 9:51 AM in response to BrianOK13

Most users prefer Wi-Fi due to having less wires however as Urquhart1244 says it depends on your wi-fi network. I have always used Wi-Fi on my devices however a couple of years ago I installed a Mesh network to ensure my Wi-Fi reached all areas in my home with a strong signal. If you are unfamiliar with Mesh networking , it's worth looking into. Some good reads are:


https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/7182746?hl=en

https://www.linksys.com/us/r/resource-center/whole-home-mesh-wifi/

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