For this reason you do not have to place the WiFi router next to the TV.

Most users in Spain place their Wi-Fi router next to their TV so that the signal reaches all the devices in their home perfectly, thus enjoying the best possible internet connection . However, this isn't always true, and believe it or not, this option isn't the most ideal.

But why shouldn't we put this device in the same place as the TV? Below, we'll explain why placing the router near the TV isn't the best option if you want a smooth and stable connection.

What is the best place to place the router?

One often thinks that placing it in the living room next to the television is the best place, since that's where we spend most of our time, whether on the couch relaxing, watching TV, or any internet platform that requires a strong connection, but technically, that's not the case. The best approach would be to place it in a central area of ​​the home so that the signal reaches all areas evenly.

If you don't know which part of your house is best to install your WiFi router, there are applications like WiFi Analyzer , which is free, that shows you how the signal is distributed throughout the house and which is the best area to place it.

How to prevent your router from overheating

If we place it near the television or a device that emits heat for many hours a day (the TV is one of them), it can affect the router, since if its temperature increases, it can affect its performance, suffer some type of damage, and even crash.

If you want to place it there because it is your best area, you don't have another available or simply for pleasure, different experts recommend that it be at a distance of approximately 1.5 to 2 meters from the television so that the heat it emits does not affect it .

The TV may generate interference in the signal

Last but not least, the reason why you shouldn't place your WiFi router near your TV is that it can experience signal interference if you connect a Bluetooth device to the TV, as many operate on frequencies close to those emitted by the router. It's also recommended that you place it at a certain height, avoiding thick walls and metal objects .

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