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To Check Speed Test on Firestick: Go to Settings → Network → Choose your WiFi Network → Run Speed Test → Click Yes, Continue → Network speed test info.
If the WiFi network connection is weak, then you can perform a speed test on Firestick to get info about the signal strength.
Steps to Perform Speed Test on Firestick
A stable WiFi network is very much mandatory for downloading apps, streaming movies, and updating firmware on Fire TV. In that case, a slight downfall in the network will interrupt the flow. So, undergo a speed test to learn about the signal strength by following the methods below.
- Navigate to Settings
Upon turning on your Fire TV, choose the Settings icon present in the right corner of the screen. The Settings option is a gear-shaped one that is located beside the streaming apps tile.
- Select Network
The Settings section consists of separate tiles arranged in a linear order. Using the directional pad on the remote, tap on the Network tile, which is present beside the Account & Profile Settings. The Network tile icon is more like a WiFi symbol.
- Choose your WiFi/Home Network
The Network page shows all of the available and saved networks in the list view. You can choose any one of the home networks that you wish to undergo the speed test.
- Click Run Speed Test
By tapping on the desired Network, the Connection Status will be visible on the screen. The connection status consists of very basic information. And there includes the Network Download Speed as one part. Click the Run Speed Test option to initiate the process.
- Confirm by Selecting Yes, Continue
After clicking that option, a sudden pop-up appears on the screen to confirm your selection. An alert message is also shown on the Fire TV screen that running a speed will consume extra data. After which, select the Yes, Continue option.
- Info about Network Speed
As the info about the Network Download speed loads, you will have to wait for a few minutes. Then, the Internet speed appears on your TV screen, and additional details about the time when the last speed test was undertaken will also be mentioned.
What Should You Do if the Speed Test Shows that the Network is Slow on Firestick?
If the Network Speed test results show that the signal strength is slow and weak, you can try to restart your WiFi router. To do this, you can remove and re-connect your WiFi router to the power socket. After that, connect your Firestick to your home WiFi and access the internet error-free
Why is my Firestick Not Showing the Internet Speed?
This is most probably because of the outdated firmware of the Firestick. To fix this, update your Fire TV firmware to the latest version. Remove the unwanted background apps running on your Firestick, as that can stop your Fire TV from working properly.