Tech Tip # 22 What Devices Slow Down Your Internet the Most?
Tip # 22
TECH TIP TUESDAYS!
Every Tuesday, we’re breaking down quick, helpful info about all things tech—because let’s face it, the internet isn’t always easy to understand.
Today’s tech tip:
What Devices Slow Down Your Internet the Most?
Let’s go! 👇
What Devices Slow Down Your Internet the Most?
It’s not always your plan… sometimes it’s what’s connected.
By Olivia Wells, Marketer at LigTel
Ever feel like your internet slows down…
even when “nothing’s happening”?
You’re not imagining it.
Most of us are connected more than we realize. In fact, 41% of U.S. adults say they’re online almost constantly, according to Pew Research Center.
Which means your internet is often being shared across multiple devices at the same time—whether you notice it or not.
What’s Using Your Internet the Most?
It’s not always how many devices you have…
it’s what they’re doing.
Here are a few of the biggest bandwidth users:
📺 Smart TVs (Streaming in HD/4K)
Streaming is one of the heaviest internet users—especially if multiple TVs are running at once.
🎮 Gaming Consoles
Online gaming, downloads, and updates can take up a lot of bandwidth (sometimes without you even realizing it).
📱 Phones & Tablets
App updates, cloud backups, and syncing happen in the background—even when you’re not actively using them.
💻 Work Devices & Video Calls
Zoom calls, uploads, and shared files need a steady, consistent connection.
👀 Want to See What’s Connected?
If you use a LigTel router, you can check this anytime in the CommandIQ app:
✔ See every device connected to your Wi-Fi
✔ View what’s currently active
✔ Pause devices if needed
✔ Rename devices so you know exactly what’s what
You can also use MyPrioritiesIQ™ to give certain devices priority—like a work laptop, gaming console, or even medical equipment—so they get the best connection when it matters most.
MyPrioritiesIQ is included with ExperienceIQ™, which is a $7/mo add-on—or it’s already included in all bundled plans.
It’s like a behind-the-scenes look at your network… with a little extra control built in 👍
A Few Quick Tips
✔ Try not to run everything at once (especially streaming + large downloads)
✔ Check for devices you don’t recognize
✔ Use CommandIQ to stay in control
If things still feel slow—even when everything looks normal—we’re always here to help 👍
Source: Pew Research Center – “What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.”
More You Can Do With CommandIQ
Welcome to CommandIQ
Understand Connected Devices
Prioritize Devices
Share Your Wi-Fi Password
Set Time Limits in ExperienceIQ
Set Parental Controls in ExperienceIQ
DOWNLOAD THE COMMAND IQ APP
Want to Learn More?
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