Paired with our buffering guide.
It’s almost always connection-related rather than the app itself.
That points to a source-side issue with that specific channel rather than your setup.
Yes, since it requires significantly more bandwidth.
Yes, peak usage hours on your ISP’s network can add congestion.
Quick answers
- Will restarting my router help?
- Often, yes — it’s a simple first step worth trying.
Conclusion
Work through connection speed, Wi-Fi signal, and device load in order — that resolves the large majority of buffering cases.