If you are browsing or watching Funimation and it’s performing slowly, it can be very frustrating.
We have made a guide that can assist you by providing some simple tips that help fix your Funimation app if it is slow.
Why is Funimation so slow?
The main cause of Funimation being so slow is likely either a software or internet connection problem.
Are you running the most up-to-date Funimation version and is your Funimation account properly logged in and connected?
Here are some tips on how to make stop Funimation being slow:
- Check the Server Status of Funimation
- Restart the Funimation app
- Sign out of the Funimation app
- Soft Reset your Streaming Source Device
- Reset your Router
- Update your Funimation and your streaming device
- Disconnect other devices in your home from the internet
- Decrease Video Streaming Quality
- Close any other apps that are running
- Use an Ethernet cable rather than a Wi-Fi
- Upgrade your Internet Connection
- Disable VPNs or Ad blockers
- Upgrade your Router
- Contact the Funimation app Support
Scroll down to follow a more detailed guide on how to work through these steps and stop the Funimation app from being so slow.
How to stop the Funimation app from being slow
Method 1: Check to make sure Funimation servers are operational
When Funimation is buffering or acting slow, the vast majority of the issues will usually be with your network or streaming device.
Before you go into the other fixes that are listed below, it is worthwhile checking that there are no issues or outages with the Funimation platform.
Method 2: Restart the Funimation app
It is a good idea to restart the Funimation app if you are experiencing slow performance.
By restarting the Funimation app, you give the opportunity for any updates to correctly install and establish a new connection with the Funimation servers.
Method 3: Sign out of the Funimation app
Another potential quick fix to the Funimation acting slow is to sign out of your account.
By signing out of your Funimation account before your return and logging in, you may resolve any account-related issues with are causing the slowness problems to occur.
Method 4: Restart your Streaming Source Device
To access the Funimation app, you will be using a streaming device to access the app.
The most common streaming devices for the Funimation app are:
- Smart TVs
- Streaming Stick such as Apple TV, Firestick, or Roku
- Games Consoles such as PlayStation and XBOX
- A PC or MacBook Laptop
The universal recommendation for these devices and the first step in trying to eliminate the slow Funimation app performance is to perform a power cycle of these systems.
To perform a power cycle of the devices, simply unplug them for 60 seconds before plugging them back in.
This restart allows any updates that have been downloaded in the background to successfully install and start, and it also clears the system cache.
Clearing the system cache and any lingering apps running in RAM can help in increasing the speed of the Funimation app.
By reducing the number of apps running in the background, you give the Funimation app the best performance.
Method 5: Reset your Router
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but it is definitely effective in reducing the slowness of the Funimation app.
How do I reset my router?
The easiest way to reset your router is to simply 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 the Funimation app.
Why does resetting your router reduce the Funimation app being so slow?
Think of all the devices that are and have been connected to the router. I’m sure that in today’s digital world that 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 of those devices connected will reduce the bandwidth available to the Funimation app and subsequently throttle your download speed, which in turn creates slow playback.
Method 6: Update your Funimation app
If you are streaming Funimation using a device such as a Firestick, Roku or smart TV then I would recommend that you update the app if possible.
By the way, if you have an LG Smart TV, there are ways to access the HBO Max app.
Method 7: Disconnect other devices in your home from the internet
If you cannot reset your router for any reason, I would try and disconnect none essential devices from the internet.
Is someone in your home watching Netflix? What about your phone? Is someone downloading games or apps on XBOX?
Every device that you can disconnect from your internet connection will help in stopping the Funimation app being so slow.
Method 8: Close any apps that are running
If you have followed our first step of restarting your streaming device, then this step would have been completed for you, otherwise please continue to close any running apps.
Did you know that they are also ways to get the ESPN app on your LG TV?
How does having open apps cause the Funimation app to be slow?
Imagine your internet connection to your Funimation application like an artery in your body. The more games and apps that are running are like blockages in your arteries, sorry for the weird analogy!
Those blockages impede your ability to stream content faster, and then that results in the Funimation app being slow.
Method 9: Decrease Video Quality
Check in the Funimation app options when watching content if there is a toggle for video quality.
The higher quality content that you stream, the more likely it is that slow playback will occur.
Try and decrease the video quality, especially if you have the quality set to 4K.
Method 10: 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 in preventing 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 could cause the Funimation app to be slow.
Ensuring that you have the latest software on your devices also gives you access to new apps and an improved viewing experience.
Method 11: Use an Ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi
It is almost always true that when you use an Ethernet (Wired Connection) rather than Wi-Fi, you will get a better download speed.
Wired connections transmit data quicker and with less interference. There are also fewer variables that can hinder the quality of 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 the Funimation app to be slow.
I always use a wired connection when it is available, and you should too!
Method 12: Disable any Ad blockers or VPNs
VPNs and Ad blockers can negatively affect the streaming performance of the Funimation app.
Your connection to a VPN will always limit the speed at which you can stream content.
We understand that using a VPN can be a sensible choice, especially due to privacy concerns.
Unfortunately, by using a VPN, you are creating another dependency that can cause Funimation to be slow.
Method 13: 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 over a 1gbps connection.
Method 14: Upgrade your Router
This option will not apply to everyone, but for some gamers, the router could be the bottleneck in their home network, causing the Funimation app slowness problems.
If you have consistently upgraded your internet speed through your ISP but are still using an older router, you may wish to check what the maximum download speed of your router is.
It’s all good having a 1gbps connection, but if your router can only download at 100mbps, then you’ve got yourself a massive bottleneck and a solid explanation as to why the Funimation app is so slow.
Method 15: Contact Funimation Support
If you have tried all the tips above and nothing has worked, then you can contact Funimation app support for further assistance.
Conclusion
If you have followed the guide, then you would have been successful in stopping the Funimation app from acting slow.
We hope that you enjoy faster streaming.
