WiFi "Speed" Drops When Using Bluetooth

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Your internet gets slow or disconnects as soon as you connect your Bluetooth headphones.

Symptoms
  • Slow speed
  • Lag spikes
  • Bluetooth stutter
Possible Causes
  • 2.4GHz frequency interference
  • Shared antenna

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Switch to 5GHz WiFi

Bluetooth only uses 2.4GHz; moving your WiFi to 5GHz eliminates the conflict.

2

Change WiFi Channel

In router settings, try channel 1 or 11 to move away from the Bluetooth range.

3

Update WiFi/BT Drivers

Ensure the "coexistence" software is working correctly.

When to See a Technician

WiFi and Bluetooth both live in the 2.4GHz "neighborhood"; it can get very crowded.

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