Netflix is the most popular streaming platform on the market. And although the service offers a very high transmission quality (up to 4K quality content), this does not mean that it requires a high internet connection speed. In fact, it is less than many people think.
Well, if you’re here it’s because you’re definitely wondering if your internet speed is good enough to watch Netflix. Fortunately, there’s a free test you can take to find out. Next, we’ll tell you how to use Quick Speed Test to measure your internet speed on Netflix.
How to speed up internet on netflix
There are many apps and websites to measure your internet speed, Speedtest is the most popular of them all. But Quick Speed Test is the only one that can measure the connection speed with Netflix servers. This is because it is the official app of the streaming platform. When you try it, you will see “Powered by Netflix” branding on the interface. And … how is it used? Very easy, just follow these steps.
Download the Quick Speed Test app or open the web version in your browser. Open the app and it will start the speed test automatically. Finally, wait for your speed result and click on show more info and see the lag and load speed.
Internet speed tips for watching Netflix
Netflix specifies the required internet speed to enjoy the various video qualities offered by the platform on its official website. Now, it is important to consider that this is not the only variable that affects the quality of communication.
Bandwidth (the number of people using the Internet at the same time) and latency (should be close to 0 ms) also affect the performance of your connection. Below we leave you the Netflix minimum speed recommendations:
HD+ (720p): Netflix recommends a lower speed. 3 megabytes or more. Full HD+ (1080p): Netflix recommends a lower speed. 5 megabytes or more. Ultra HD (4K): Netflix recommends a lower speed. 15 Mbps or more.
And tell us… does your internet provider give you the speed you need to enjoy Netflix?
