Quick answer
Why does IPTV buffer at 3PM?
Peak demand on both your broadband and the servers. Our servers are scaled for peaks, so a home network fix usually solves it.
1 to 3: Check your connection
Run a speed test on the device you watch on, not your phone. You want 15 Mbps or more for HD. Restart your router. Move the router or device closer, or switch to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band.
4 to 6: Fix the device
Restart your Firestick or box. Clear the IPTV app cache. Close background apps that use memory.
7 to 9: Change app settings
Switch the player from the default to the hardware or software decoder. Increase the buffer size in the app settings. Try the backup version of the channel in the same group.
Internet provider throttling
Some UK broadband providers slow down video traffic at busy times. If buffering only happens on Saturday afternoons or evenings, a VPN can help. Our servers are VPN-friendly.