I've checked the forum posts and have been unable to find relevant answers or suggestions.
I recently cut the cord and use YouTube TV. The savings are substantial, but I am not totally happy with the switch and am hoping to get some suggestions from this forum.
Launching the YouTube TV app and loading of programs is slow. My wife complains that it's not fast like cable or as sharp and I explain that we are now streaming over Wi-Fi and not using a wired connection. That said, I share some of her grievances.
The TV itself turns on quickly and I can see its list of apps without issue. When I select YouTube TV, its launch takes about 15 seconds. When I scroll through the options and try to load a program, it takes another 15-20 seconds.
On an iPad or Macbook, using the same 5G network, there is virtually no lag when loading YouTube TV menus or its programs.
Any ideas why YouTube TV on the Roku TV is so slow?
Here is my setup:
- Sharp 55" Roku TV, Model LC-55LB481U - this is a 1080p HD model so I'm not expecting UHD quality
Speed tests over a 5G Wi-Fi network = Excellent signal strength and 23 Mbps download speedNo RJ45 connector for wired ethernet
- AT&T Fiber Internet 1000
Wi-Fi networks - 2.4G and 5.0G network
Ethernet wired connection to Mac = 950Mbps download and 931Mbps upload speeds Wi-Fi connection to Macbook = 152.2Mbps download and 127.3 upload speeds
- AT&T U-Verse Pace 5268AC FXN Gateway - seems to work fine - reboot once a week
- AT&T Air Ties SmartMesh Wi-Fi Extender Model Air 4920 - Installed in the room with the TV
Initially, I suspected that the Wi-Fi module in the Roku TV was slow. Could it be?
Next, I thought that possibly the TV was too old and that I should replace it with a newer UHD 4K model that might have a better Wi-Fi module and processor True?
I consulted with some people at our local Best Buy and they suggested that I purchase a Roku Streaming Stick and bypass the Roku TV's on-board menus? Is that possible? Will that help?
Do any of the forum members have similar issues that they've resolved? Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!