Best mesh Wi-Fi for streaming
The TP-Link Deco X50 is the established choice for covering a whole house; the TP-Link Deco BE25 and Amazon eero 7 (from £169.99) are entry-level Wi-Fi 7 systems with 2.5Gbps ports for faster broadband.
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The picks
Best for most homes
TP-Link Deco X50 mesh Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6, covering up to 4,500 sq ft as a 2-pack, with three gigabit ports per unit.
Worth knowing: It's Wi-Fi 6, not the newer Wi-Fi 7.
Cheapest Wi-Fi 7
TP-Link Deco BE25 mesh Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 with two 2.5Gbps ports per unit, in 1-, 2- and 3-packs.
Worth knowing: TP-Link's UK page gives no coverage area per pack, so check the size of your home against retailer listings.
Simplest to expand
Amazon eero 7 mesh Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7, about 2,000 sq ft per unit, added one unit at a time, from £169.99.
Worth knowing: Extras such as advanced security and parental controls need the optional eero Plus subscription.
£169.99 RRPDetailsSee it on Amazon
How to choose
- Live TV over broadband needs a steady 10Mbps or more in the room with the TV.
- Put a mesh unit in the TV room, or wire the TV to it with a network cable.
- Wi-Fi 7 only helps if your devices support it; Wi-Fi 6 is plenty for 4K streaming.
Rather someone did it for you?
A wired Ethernet point usually costs £40 to £100 fitted, about £70 on average; wiring a whole home network is often £150 to £200. Find a checked local fitter.
Questions
- Will mesh Wi-Fi stop buffering?
- If the buffering comes from a weak signal in that room, usually yes. If your broadband itself is slow, it won't help.
Related guides
TP-Link Deco X50 mesh Wi-Fi 6Best for most homes
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