New Apple TV slow down my internet.

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New Apple TV slow down my internet.

Hey,

Just bought new Apple TV 4th.

I've a good internet connection in my home (speed test - 60-70Mb/s download)

Since I've set up my new Apple TV its reduce my internet speed extremely and making it hard to use (even if it just turned on in background).

I wanted to know if its make sense that the my new Apple TV using so much internet?

In use of Apple TV (even only Apple Music) my speed test is - 6-10Mb/s and if its just work in the background and do nothing its about 15-20Mb/s.

And If there is more users on the Wi-Fi its making it impossible (1-2Mb/s)

The Wifi its really near to the Apple Tv but its very hard to connect it with ethernet cable (how important and helpful its to make a big change and connect the Apple TV directly to the router?)

I'm thinking about buy AirPort Time Capsule cause maybe my router is the problem but its big expense for fix a problem that I created by buying the Apple Tv. (Can it be good solution? I have very basic router right now)

Also - cause the effect of slowing the internet the airplay working not so smooth.

And if I try to stream live movie from my computer - that should be a miracle with will work without problems.

BTW - I would like to have good tips for new user for Apple TV, good apps and sources for great live media and other cool stuff.

And why can't I have Kodi or Safari (or any web browser) ?

Thanks for any help to resolve my problem.

Apple TV, tvOS 10.2

Posted on Apr 15, 2017 4:44 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 15, 2017 6:15 AM in response to NaorAbu

Hi. First step: be sure you've updated Apple TV to the latest tvOS 10.2. Second, use one of the built-in screensavers, not iCloud photos. When Apple TV is not actively streaming, it should not be using any network time at all. If it is, look through your settings for any feature that could be turned off.

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Csound1

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Apr 15, 2017 6:17 AM in response to NaorAbu

The Wifi its really near to the Apple Tv but its very hard to connect it with ethernet cable (how important and helpful its to make a big change and connect the Apple TV directly to the router?)

As a hardwired connection is the best way tell me what is so hard about plugging it in?

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Answer 3

NaorAbu Author

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Apr 15, 2017 11:30 AM in response to Csound1

My AppleTV is located in the living room (near to to TV) and the router is just in the opposite wall where I have the only option to connect it to internet.

To connect the appleTV to the router I need to cross the living room with the cable (obviously not a good solution)

Or I need to stick it to the wall all across the living room (about 8-10 meters cable even the distance is only 3 meters directly between the walls)

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Answer 4

Apr 15, 2017 11:56 AM in response to NaorAbu

I doubt your Apple TV is downloading that much data and suspect you are experiencing interference on your network whilst using the Apple TV and it is this that is slowing your network.

Oh and the reason you can't use Kodi is because Apple won't encourage you to steal.

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Answer 5

NaorAbu Author

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Apr 15, 2017 12:01 PM in response to Winston Churchill

Well, I had the same doubt about it, but when I turning off my Apple TV and do a speed test in my Mac the speed back to normal.

That why I came here cause I've tried everything to figure out why my Apple TV slowing my network so much.

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Alley_Cat

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Apr 26, 2017 10:02 AM in response to NaorAbu

You could try investing in some mains powerline network adapters which worked extremely well for me for many years and use the mins wiring to transmit data from one pint to the other (1 at router 1 near AppleTV) - I've subsequently had ethernet cable laid in many rooms and it's better still but not the sort of thing you can do casually and I understand you might be concerned by cable crossing the room being a trip hazard.

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NaorAbu Author

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Apr 26, 2017 10:07 AM in response to Alley_Cat

Probably this is going to be my soultion. after trying figure it out in many ways I find out that the only way to make it work good enough for smooth use is by cables.

I will spend some money for new network socket near to the apple TV with hope it will solve the problem permanently.

Thank you and everyone who suggest me a solution.

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Answer 8

Nov 12, 2017 11:23 AM in response to NaorAbu

I have the exact same issue. When Apple TV is off I get my 15/5 download and upload speed. As soon as I connect, I go down to 1/1... tried with both my MacBook and iMac and the same thing happens. Disconnect Apple TV and I am back to normal. This makes no sense.

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