Okay, so the other day, I was trying to catch the game on FuboTV, and it was driving me nuts! The darn thing kept buffering every few minutes. It was like watching a slideshow instead of a live match. I was determined to fix it, so here’s what I did:
First Checks: The Obvious Stuff
First things first, I checked my internet speed. You know, the basic stuff. I used one of those online speed test websites. Turns out, my download speed was pretty decent, definitely enough for streaming. So, the problem wasn’t my overall internet connection.
Digging Deeper: Router and Devices
Next, I restarted my router. You know the drill – unplug it, wait a bit, plug it back in. I also restarted the device I was using to watch FuboTV (my smart TV in this case). Sometimes, a simple reboot fixes everything, right? But nope, still buffering.
Clearing the Cache: A Shot in the Dark
I figured maybe the FuboTV app itself was the culprit. So, I went into my TV’s settings and found the option to clear the cache for the FuboTV app. I have done this a few times and hoped that would clear out any temporary files that might be causing issues. Still buffering…
Checking Other Apps: Is It Just FuboTV?
To see if it was a FuboTV-specific problem, I tried streaming on other apps like, and they worked perfectly fine. Smooth as butter. So, it seemed like the issue was indeed with FuboTV, or at least, my setup with FuboTV.
Hardwiring: The Ethernet Solution
I have an Ethernet cable I thought to try. I connected my TV directly to my router.
Boom! The buffering stopped. It was like magic. Apparently, my Wi-Fi signal, even though it seemed strong, wasn’t stable enough for FuboTV. Going wired made all the difference.
The Conclusion: Wi-Fi Woes
So, in my case, the buffering on FuboTV was due to a Wi-Fi issue. It wasn’t necessarily a problem with FuboTV’s servers or my overall internet speed. It was just my Wi-Fi connection being a bit flaky. The wired connection solved it completely.
If you’re having the same problem, try these steps.
- Check your internet speed.
- Restart your router and streaming device.
- Clear the FuboTV app cache.
- Try a wired connection if possible.
Hopefully, this helps someone else out there who’s pulling their hair out over FuboTV buffering!