What is Low Bandwidht and Why It Affects HD Streamz
Low bandwidht means your net connection is slow to handle HD video. It cause lag and buffer while watching channels in HD Streamz. If you don’t use proper settings you will face continous freeze and poor audio video sync. This guide show you simple trick and setting to fix this issue.
Start With Basic App Settings
First open HD Streamz app and go to the Settings section from the menu. Here you find multiple optons to control the app behavior. Don’t ignor these
1. Switch Video Player Wisely
Use MX Player or VLC instead of internal player. Both players are better optimized. They reduce load on app and give more smoother stream.
Step to do it:
- Go to Settings
- Select Choose Video Player
- Pick VLC or MX
2. Turn Off High Quality Stream
Don’t watch in 1080p if your speed is low. Select 360p or 480p from channel options. Most live streams offer low quality link if you scroll down
Pro tip: Some channel links have “LQ” or “SD” in name. Use those
3. Clear Catch Regularly
HD Streamz save temporary files in cache. Too much cache slow down the app.
How to do:
- Go to Android Settings
- Tap Apps > HD Streamz
- Tap Storage > Clear Cache
4. Use WiFi Not Mobile Data
If posible use WiFi insted of mobile network. Even weak WiFi is more stable for long time viewing
Use External Stream Link When Internal Buffer
Some channels on HD Streamz give option for External Link. Use this when internal one is not loading or always buffering
Steps:
- Click channel
- Wait for link options
- Tap external player stream
External links are less crowded and load faster in many case
Turn Off Background Appz
Many app run in background and eat your bandwidht. Close social media app like Facebook Instagram or any downloading going on
Steps to follow:
- Tap recent apps button
- Swipe away all unneeded app
- Restart HD Streamz
Use Lite Mode in App If Available
Some version of HD Streamz has Lite Mode in Setting. Turn it on for low end device and slow net. It cut down animations and load only main content
Reduce Screen Brightness and App Animation
High brightness and animation load GPU. When net is already slow you need to reduce any extra load
- Lower your brightness
- Turn off animation in phone Settings
- Use battery saver mode if needed
Manualy Reduce Stream Resolution
If automatic setting fail you can change resolution in external player like VLC
In VLC:
- Tap screen
- Click 3 dot menu
- Tap Quality or Track > Select lower resolution
This trick help when app is not showing any quality option
Final Thoughts for Slow Net Userz
If you live in area with poor net speed HD Streamz can still work fine if you setup app smartly. Don’t keep default settings. Use VLC or MX player switch to SD quality and clear cache regularly. Close all other app and keep focus on watching. Always choose external links when internal one lag. And use VPN only if link not working. With these tweak you can enjoy sports movie and news without buffer even on weak conection.