Smart home devices taking 5-10 seconds to respond
your hub's WiFi connection is weak or your network is busy. Check your hub's WiFi signal strength, move the hub closer to your router, or pause downloads and streaming on other devices.
Your hub needs a strong, fast WiFi connection to send commands quickly to your devices. When the hub's WiFi is slow or your network is congested, commands take longer to reach your devices. The fix involves moving the hub closer to your router or using an Ethernet cable instead of WiFi.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking the hub's WiFi signal strength first — this is the most common cause and the easiest to fix
- Moving your smart devices closer to the router instead of moving the hub — smart devices don't need strong WiFi
Signs you need professional help
- Response is still slow after moving the hub close to the router and trying an Ethernet cable — the hub's processor can be failing
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