One of the most repeated complaints in the forums of all brands of Android phones and even iPhone are complaints about WiFi speed in a timely manner, a complaint that is accompanied in most cases by the bluetooth connection. The relationship between these two communication systems is very close and is behind that problem that we encounter when the speed at which we navigate decreases.
We ourselves can check if this problem happens to us, we just have to be connected to a WiFi network and check the WiFi speed on the mobile with it linked to a bluetooth device and then with the bluetooth turned off. Surely we notice a difference in the test that can be greater or less according to several factors that we are going to know.
Why does WiFi slow down with bluetooth on
The explanation for this problem has its origin in the connection bands that use these two technologies. Both are limited to the 2.4 GHz band , which makes it possible for interference to take place and we cannot enjoy the highest speed on our mobile phone, something that can occur continuously or on time when we have bluetooth activated. This problem has been with us for several years and for now technology has not found a solution beyond the recommendations we offer.
Solutions to avoid interference between WiFi and bluetooth
Taking into account that we do not have the option to turn off the bluetooth of our mobile, there are some options that allow us to forget this problem or at least limit it. In case it is possible to turn off the bluetooth, it will be the easiest method to follow.
Change the channel of your WiFi network
Interferences with bluetooth occur because they coincide in the same space and if we manage to change the channel to a different one, we can forget that WiFi is so slow when we turn on bluetooth. In each router the steps to follow are different so it will be convenient for us to consult with our purchase.
Use the 5 GHz network
If we have a router with this type of technology at home, we will only have to access the WiFi settings of our mobile phone and select it to connect with the same password as in the 2.4 GHz network. This way they do not coincide on the same frequency and we can forget of the problem that causes the WiFi of the mobile to be slow and unstable.
Other devices may increase the problem
Although the problem has been with us for a long time, it may have appeared now because near or relatively close to the WiFi router we have placed a bluetooth device that cuts off the signal. In this case, just by moving it around, we would return to the speed we had previously.
