WiFi slows down when Bluetooth devices are connected
WiFi and Bluetooth both use the same radio frequency and interfere with each other. Move your Bluetooth device (headphones, speaker) closer to your phone or computer so it doesn't need to search as hard for signal. If that doesn't help, turn off WiFi on devices you're not using right now.
WiFi and Bluetooth are next-door neighbors on the radio spectrum — they broadcast on similar frequencies and get in each other's way. When a Bluetooth device is far from your phone or stuttering to keep up, it sends out stronger signals that disturb nearby WiFi. The good news is this is easy to fix by moving the Bluetooth device closer or reducing how much WiFi traffic is happening at the same time.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking the router is broken when the real issue is Bluetooth interference — the router is working fine
- Disconnecting WiFi completely instead of just moving the Bluetooth device closer
- Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices and not realizing they're all competing for space
- Assuming Bluetooth and WiFi can't work together — they can, they just need to be managed
Signs you need professional help
- WiFi still drops when Bluetooth is on after moving your router close and disconnecting unused devices
- The problem happens everywhere in your house, not just one room
- You have one Bluetooth device that's always stuck and won't connect properly
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