With the holiday season approaching, it’s important to ensure your Wi-Fi is in optimal condition for when family and friends gather at your home. Various factors can impact internet speeds, and one surprising culprit during this festive period could be your Christmas tree.

The shiny decorations and twinkling lights adorning your tree can disrupt your Wi-Fi signal, particularly if the tree is near the Wi-Fi router or blocking its line of sight. Thomas Joseph, a Connectivity Expert at Sky, advises checking the placement of your Wi-Fi hub in relation to the tree, as older fairy lights with flashing or twinkling settings may interfere with the signal.

Aside from the Christmas tree, other household items like baby monitors, cordless phones, microwave ovens, and even fish tanks can affect Wi-Fi performance. To enhance signal coverage, it’s recommended to position your router in an open area off the floor. However, avoid placing it near windows for both speed and security reasons.

Virgin Media emphasizes the impact of fairy lights on wireless signals and suggests giving your router a reset before guests arrive to troubleshoot any issues and restore optimal speeds. Regularly rebooting the router is also advised to ensure it has the necessary security updates.

In conclusion, by being mindful of your Christmas decorations and household electronics, you can maintain a strong Wi-Fi connection for all your holiday gatherings.