Wi-Fi & connectivity

[vekete]

The wifi on my Roku Ultra is only 44mbps, but when I test the wifit on my phone (right next to the Roku) the speed is 130mbps. Any idea why the Internet speed would be so much slower on the Roku? I think my Roku Ultra model is 5+ years old, so would a newer Roku provide faster internet speed?

[RokuJechealR · Accepted solution]

Hi @vekete, welcome to the Roku Community!

We understand you have concerns about the connectivity with your Roku streaming device.

Please be aware that due to its limited processing power and Wi-Fi capabilities, a Roku might experience significantly slower internet speeds compared to other devices.

This is especially true if your network is congested with multiple devices using the same bandwidth or if the Roku is positioned far from the router, resulting in a weaker signal strength; essentially, the Roku may not be able to fully utilize the available internet speed as efficiently as other devices.

For reference, you may visit our Support article on improving your Roku streaming device's Wi-Fi or wireless internet connection.

Please let us know if you need further assistance or clarification.

All the best,
Chel