This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to test Internet speed on Fire TV or Firestick.
Many people often have buffering problems with their Fire TV or Fire TV Stick and one of the first things that should be checked is the download speed on the device. There are many reasons why your Fire TV or Firestick would have problems streaming and an Internet speed test will help with the troubleshooting process.
It is important to understand that you only need approximately 7-10 Mbps to enjoy a quality HD stream. Also, most servers that you are streaming from won’t download much faster than that anyway, especially when using Kodi on your Fire TV or Firestick. Many people get hung up on the notion that their buffering problems are caused due to the fact that they aren’t getting 50Mbps or higher download speed. I would confidently make the claim that if your Internet speed is 10 Mbps or higher and you are experiencing poor performance, the culprit is the server you are streaming from and really nothing can be done about that.
TIP: If you’re trying to install large unverified apps, this could also take time when you have a slow internet speed. In addition, you can only complete it by side-loading or installing anything into your device without using the official app-distribution method from the Amazon App Store. I recommend using a VPN to install such apps. Click this link to learn how to install a VPN for Firestick, Fire TV, Fire TV Cube.
I suggest using the video below because I cover important details that aren’t outlined in the general steps.
How To Test Internet Speed On Fire TV or Firestick Tutorial
- Install Firefox Browser
- Launch Firefox Browser
- Type the following URL into adddress box troypoint.com/st
- Click Start Test button to begin speed test
- View report following test
- Follow recommendations in video if you have speed problems
Watch video below for details not covered in general steps above.
Recommended Router – Asus AC3100
Recommended WiFi Range Extender – Netgear N300 WiFi Range Extender
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Running speed test thru ipvanish – 17.3 mb down on Fire Stick, 52.3 on Laptop. why the big difference?
Not sure this site is giving me true results as I am in Turkey. Is there a speed test site that is more appropriate for Turkey like Ookla?
Hi Troy: At one point a year ago I started to sign up for a Real Debrid acct. then didn’t follow through when I have now gone back to actually begin the acct. it tells me I can’t use that e-mail address because it is already in use and I don’t have the password. My question is how do I start over with them? This is the only e-mail I have. I’m thinking if I could erase my original info. and start over I’d be OK, would this work or is there something else I need to do?
Hi Roger,
If you remember your login information, I would simply login to the account and purchase through that.
Problem is I don’t remember my original log in info.
Roger,
I would contact their team using the Support Tab at the top of the website.
Why didn’t I think of that….Thanks Brett!
Hello Troy,
The following routers are recommended by you on your website and I would like to know which one you recommend as the first choice: Asus AC3100, Asus AC3200 and Netgear R7000?
Also, do you recommend using the modem or modem router combo that the ISP provides or do you recommend purchasing your own modem and if so which one do you recommend? Thanks
Hi Robert, I personally like the AC3100 the most. This is the router that I use in my home.
Is that the one with the red antennas and has the eight ports on the back?
Getting Secure connection failed each time I try speed test
Troy . awesome tutorials on FS. I have 60 plus mbps but still experience buffering. any advice?
Mike,
Are you using real-debrid?
no I’m not. thx
First I need to say thanks for all of your easy how to links for installing kodi and Zion, I love Zion tv and payed for zionclub. I have two firesticks, a fire box and a Toshiba 4K Fire tv with kodi, Zion tv and vyprvpn installed on all of them. I use a r7000 router installed next to the tv in the center of the house and all devices are connected to 5ghz band with strong signal but my speed test vary. The tv and the fire box will read 207mbps and one fire stick reads 70 (furthest from… Read more »
We are in AZ 6 months and MN 6 months. How would you suggest handling the switch between 2 different service providers, routers and fire tvs?
Hi Roger,
As long as you are using a VPN i would just take the devices with you and connect to your wireless internet.
I have 100 Mbps service but with a VPN and wireless. I don’t get anything close to that, got 33 with the speed test and it’s not the first time I have tested. How do you get such a high download rate, using a VPN and wireless? Got any secrets?
Hello, 33 Mbps is plenty. Anything above 25 is overkill as the server you are streaming from usually doesn’t allow you to download that fast anyway. You can stream 4K Ultra HD with 25.
My service is for 100mbps I did your speed test I get 16
Hi Jonathan, this can be caused my many things. How far is your device from your router? Is VPN on or off? If on, try connecting to a different server in your VPN app. Keep in mind that 16 is still plenty to stream 1080p and possibly 4K.
Troy, I went to the site (troypoint.com/St) to test my internet speed and it’s not working. Any ideas or a different site addy?
Hi David, try fast.com instead.
I went to that address also, it takes you to a Stop Amazon From Spying On You page.