Apple TV wifi connection when off.

[whooshbong]

Hi

Not sure if this is even an issue. Just had new upgraded router delivered by my broadband provider. However, wifi bandwidth seems to be an issue. It's dual channel with boosting etc etc. So when looking at what is actually connected both my apple tv’s remain connected even when off. I'm guessing this is for background refresh/updates. Is there anyway to limit this, or set a time limit on it unless it's actively being used?

Other alternative is to find a reasonably 3rd party router and put the broadband provided one into modem mode. Any recommendations?

 

[AustinJerry]

I have a WiFi network monitor (Fing) that allows me to select a connected device and analyze the bandwidth it uses. This has been a very useful tool to observe the bandwidth utilization of streaming devices. I too have an AppleTV 4K and, as you say, its network connection is always active. I just ran a bandwith utilization report on the ATV, and after letting it run for several minutes, the measured data download is zero. I suspect if you have updates set to happen automatically that there would be occasional bandwidth usage, but when the device is idle, I see no cause for concern.

 

[w5jck]

I run ethernet to all my TV streaming devices to avoid Wi-Fi issues. It seems like everything in the home uses Wi-Fi these days. Even the cat is probably connected! So the ethernet keeps the big user devices off of Wi-Fi.

 

[waw74]

An appleTV is never really off, only in standby.
while the appleTVs might be connected, unless you're currently streaming something, they should't be using much, if any, bandwidth. App updates will happen randomly, but should not make that big of an impact.

Routers from your provider have notoriously bad wifi, so it might just be their hardware.
You can try a new router with wifi, or just get a wifi base station and connect via ethernet and disable the wifi on your providers router. depending on the size of your house, Any of the mesh options out there are good, Or if you want just a wifi base, unifi has some good options.

a few things to try first...

If you've named both the 2.4 and 5 radios the same name, make sure you're actually connected to the 5 for faster speed. But... 2.4 goes though obstacles better, So if you've got a few walls between you and the router , there's a good chance at that location, 2.4 might be faster than the 5.

If the router is buried amongst stuff, or close to metal, try moving it to a more open location.
if it's close to other electronics, like a TV or cordless phone, try moving it to a new location.
If it has movable antennas, make sure they're pointing up, with a slight fan outwards

if you're in a crowded residential area, try changing channels. If you have a Mac, option click the wireless icon in the menu bar, and "open wireless diagnostics" Ignore the window that appears, and choose "window -> scan" from the menu. It will suggest the best channel option for your 2.4 and 5 networks based on your environment.

 

[orbital~debris]

Even the cat is probably connected! So the ethernet keeps the big user devices off of Wi-Fi.

Brings new meaning to Cat 5e ??