“Why does Fubo TV keep buffering?”, you may ask when the game is being interrupted by the constant stopping and starting.
I currently use Fubo TV for streaming English Premier League content, and I’ve had Fubo buffering issues on many occasions.
Well, luckily, I found several ways to increase your ability to reduce buffering when viewing Fubo TV.
How to fix Fubo buffering issues
Method 1: Restart your Streaming Device
To watch Fubo TV, you will use a streaming device to access the app.
The most common streaming devices for Fubo TV are:
- Smart TVs
- Streaming Stick such as Apple TV, Firestick, or Roku
- Games Consoles such as PlayStation and XBOX
- A PC or MacBook Laptop
If Fubo TV keeps buffering, restart the streaming device that you are using.
To perform a power cycle of the devices, unplug them for 60 seconds before plugging them back in.
This restart allows any updates downloaded in the background to install and start successfully, and it also clears the system cache.
Clearing the system cache and any lingering apps running in RAM can help reduce the buffering on Fubo TV.
You may also want to consider whether you are experiencing streaming issues on your smart TV or other streaming rather than problems originating from the Fubo platform.
Method 2: Reset your Router when Fubo TV is buffering
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but it is effective in helping when Fubo keeps buffering.
How do I reset my router?
The easiest way to reset your router is to unplug it from the wall socket for 30 seconds before plugging it back in.
This action will “power-cycle” your router and provide more bandwidth to increase your ability to stream content faster on Fubo TV.
Why does resetting your router reduce Fubo buffering issues?
Think of all the devices that are and have been connected to the router. I’m sure that in today’s digital world quite a few devices are connected to the router.
Your router is like a mini-PC and will slow down as more tasks are added.
Having all those devices connected will reduce the bandwidth available to the Fubo TV app and subsequently throttle your download speed, creating buffering.
Method 3: Disconnect other devices in your home from the internet
If you cannot reset your router for any reason, I will try and disconnect non-essential devices from the internet.
Is someone in your home watching Netflix? What about your phone? Is someone downloading on XBOX?
Every device you can disconnect from your internet connection will help stop Fubo buffering issues.
Method 4: Close any apps that are running
If you had followed our first step of restarting your streaming device, this step would have been completed.
Otherwise, please continue to close any running apps.
How does having open apps cause Fubo TV buffering?
Imagine your internet connection to your Fubo TV application like an artery in your body. The more games and apps running are like blockages in your arteries.
Sorry for the weird analogy!
Those blockages impede your ability to stream content faster, resulting in buffering when watching the Fubo TV app.
Several users have reported increased performance when closing apps on LG TVs.
Method 5: Update your streaming device software/firmware before downloading
Whether you are using a TV, Streaming Stick, or Games console, updating your firmware or software to the latest version can help prevent issues from arising over time.
Sometimes, updates can be missed, or an installation can be interrupted and cause issues with your streaming device.
Old firmware or a partial firmware installation can cause Fubo TV buffering issues.
Ensuring you have the latest software on your devices also gives you access to new apps and an improved viewing experience.
Method 6: Use an Ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi
It is almost always true that you will get a better download speed when you use an Ethernet (Wired Connection) rather than Wi-Fi.
Wired connections transmit data quicker and with less interference. Fewer variables can hinder the quality of the connection.
Wi-Fi connections are slower and generally have a slower response time.
The distance from your streaming device, along with the walls, floor, and ceilings, can all deteriorate the quality of your internet connection, causing Fubo TV buffering issues.
I always use a wired connection when available, and you should too!
Method 7: Reduce video quality
Fubo recently started to add 4k content on the platform.
When you are watching a 4k streaming, it requires a faster internet connection and processing power from your streaming device.
I have noticed that I am twice as likely to experience Fubo buffering issues on the 4k content.
If the stream is available in a lower resolution, you should try that to see if it resolves the issue.
Method 8: Upgrade your Internet Connection
Not everyone has access to high download speed through their ISP (Internet Service Provider), but for those that do, consider upgrading your internet connection.
It is pretty straightforward that a 100mbps connection will have a slower download rate than a 1gbps connection.
Method 9: Disable any Ad blockers or VPNs
VPNs and Ad blockers can negatively affect the streaming performance of Fubo TV.
Your connection to a VPN will always limit the speed in which you can stream content.
Method 10: Clear your device cache
Clearing your device’s cache can help with Fubo buffering issues.
The cache accumulates data that can become outdated or corrupted over time, negatively affecting your streaming performance.
You may also want to consider the cache’s impact on storage space and RAM.
These can lead to sluggish performance when trying to stream on Fubo.
Also, see:
- Clear Cache Samsung TV
- How To Clear Cache On LG Smart TV
- How to Clear Cache on Sony TV
- How to clear the cache on Vizio SmartCast TV
Method 11: Upgrade your Router
This option will not apply to everyone, but for some, the router could be the bottleneck in their home network, causing their Fubo TV buffering problems.
If you have consistently upgraded your internet speed through your ISP but are still using an older router, you may wish to check your router’s maximum download speed.
It’s all good having a 1gbps connection, but if your router can only download at 100mbps, you’ve got a massive bottleneck and a solid explanation for why Fubo TV is buffering.
Method 12: Contact Fubo TV Support
If you have tried all the tips above and nothing has worked, contact Fubo TV support for further assistance.
Conclusion
If you have followed the guide, you will have successfully reduced the buffering of Fubo TV on your streaming device.
We hope that you enjoy buffer-free streaming.
