Firestick comes with several advanced built-in features. Among them, testing the internet connection speed is one such feature that you can utilize when there is an issue with the device. Right from the Firestick device settings or by using the web browser, run a speed test on the internet connection that you connected via WiFi or ethernet cable.
How to Perform Speed Test on Firestick or Fire TV
1. Turn on the Firestick and ensure that it is connected to the internet.
2. On the home screen, navigate all the way to the right and tap the Settings icon.
3. Under the Settings menu, choose the title labeled Network.
4. Upon choosing the menu, you can see the name of the WiFi that you have connected to your Firestick.
5. Select your WiFi name from the list and hit the Play button on your remote.
6. You can see a new tab where you have to click on the Run Speed Test button located at the bottom.
7. Confirm the process by selecting the Yes, Continue button. The testing will begin and will take some time to load the results.
8. After a minute, you can see the speed test result under the Network Download Speed option.
Based on the results, you can continue relying on the WiFi network if the download speed is higher. If it is too slow, rectify the issue or switch to a new WiFi connection.
How to Test Internet Speed on Firestick or Fire TV through Browser
Besides checking the speed through the network settings, you can use the Amazon Silk browser to get the internet speed check done.
1. Launch the Amazon Silk browser on your Firestick. On the home screen, you can find a tile labeled Internet.
2. Head to the search bar and type www.speedtest.net. You will be taken directly to the website homepage.
3. Hit the Go button and the website the connection speed. Once done, the results will appear on the screen.
FAQ
1. Is it possible to check the internet speed on Firestick using external apps?
Yes. You can install any of the speed checker apps on your Firestick and perform the speed testing process.
