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Keeping WiFi Router Near TV? Avoid This Common Mistake
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News18•12-10-2026, 08:31
Keeping WiFi Router Near TV? Avoid This Common Mistake
- •Placing a WiFi router near the TV or inside a closed cabinet can degrade internet performance.
- •Devices like set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and soundbars near the TV unit can obstruct wireless signals.
- •For optimal speed and coverage, position the router in an open space and central location of the house.
- •Avoid keeping the router on the floor, behind metal panels, or right next to major electronic appliances.
Key Questions Answered
Placing a router near a TV unit, behind metal panels, or among devices like set-top boxes and gaming consoles creates physical obstacles that hinder the wireless signal's ability to spread evenly.
To get the best coverage, you should place the router in an open, central location in the house, elevated about 5 to 7 feet from the floor rather than keeping it on the ground or in a closed cupboard.
Modern, advanced TVs and routers generally do not directly impact each other's signals to an extent that causes a major change in speed, though surrounding electronic clutter and obstacles do cause issues.
