Is your internet speed not working even after replacing your WiFi router? These green things at home could be the culprit..

WiFi Tips: Imagine you're sitting comfortably at home, watching your favorite series on Netflix, when suddenly the video starts buffering. You check your router, test your internet speed, but nothing works. In such a situation, some people start criticizing their service provider, while others consider replacing their router. But rarely do people pay attention to the plants in their home, which enhance the beauty of their home. But are plants really slowing down your Wi-Fi speed? Let's find out.

How do plants block Wi-Fi signals?
British company Broadband Genie made a surprising claim that large plants or many small plants in your home can reduce your Wi-Fi speed. This happens because the plants' soil contains moisture, and their dense leaves absorb or bend the Wi-Fi signal. This effect is especially noticeable in small apartments or rooms with lots of plants. Although this effect is usually very small, if your router is placed near plants, speeds may be affected.

Besides plants, these can also block signals.
Plants can slightly weaken Wi-Fi signals, but walls are the biggest obstruction in a home. They block signals more. Furthermore, if you live in a neighborhood with neighbors' homes close together, their Wi-Fi networks can also interfere with your signal. If you use a Wi-Fi analyzer app, you may see 5-6 networks around you. These can cause interference to your Wi-Fi signal.

Internet speeds can increase by up to 36%
Broadband Genie recommends not hiding your router near or behind plants. A Broadband Genie experiment found that moving the router away from plants can increase internet speeds by up to 36%. "We were surprised to see that moving the router away from plants could make such a big difference," says company expert Peter Ames. "So, place your router where there's minimal signal obstruction from plants, walls, or other objects."

Try these solutions if your speed is low.
If your home's Wi-Fi speed is low, you can use a mesh network or Wi-Fi extender. These devices help boost the signal. Alternatively, you can also use a wired connection, i.e., an Ethernet cable. Powerline network kits are also available, which use your home's electrical wiring to deliver internet signals.

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