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LD2012
Aug 31, 2021Aspirant
@Help- Wifi chewing up data
Hi, can anyone help? We're using the Nighthawk M2 and it's using up way too much data too quickly. 36GB used in 5 days with minimal office type use with 2 computers and 1 mobile using wifi whilst wo...
plemans
Aug 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Netflix can dynamically change how much data it uses based off its connection and the tv your using. So if you're using a 4k tv, it can use quite a bit. even a 1080p tv can use a bit. A 1080P tv can use 2-3gig an hour on average. If its a higher refresh rate, that can increase. A 4k can use 3-7gig an hour. So a typical 2hour movie coule be using between 4-14gig depending on your tv. That can chew through data quickly.
LD2012
Aug 31, 2021Aspirant
Thanks plemans,
Is there anything we can do to reduce the data the TV uses? Is there a different setup?
Cheers
Is there anything we can do to reduce the data the TV uses? Is there a different setup?
Cheers
- plemansAug 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/87
here's netflix's FAQ on reducing data usage.