Spooky season is here! Whether your Halloween plans include a family-friendly movie marathon, a night of classic Fall films or having friends over for a fright-filled watch party, there’s one thing you don’t want making an unexpected appearance: buffering.
Before you grab the popcorn and turn down the lights, make sure your home network is ready for everything your Halloween movie night has in store.
Pick Your Fright Night Favorites
First things first: build your movie lineup. From Halloween classics to the latest thrillers, streaming makes it easier than ever to find something for everyone.
But remember, your TV probably isn’t the only device using your internet. While you’re streaming a movie, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, security cameras, smart speakers and other connected devices may all be online at the same time.
That means a great movie night starts with an internet connection that can keep up with your household.
Make Sure You Have Enough Bandwidth
Hosting friends or family? More people can mean more connected devices.
Guests may connect their phones to your Wi-Fi while your smart TV streams a movie, someone scrolls through social media and your smart-home devices continue working in the background.
Having the right internet speed for your household can help keep everything running smoothly—even when your network is busy. United Fiber offers internet plans with speeds up to 2 Gig, giving households options for everything from everyday browsing to homes packed with connected devices.*
Get Your Devices Ready Before the Movie Starts
Nothing kills the suspense like spending 20 minutes trying to log in to a streaming app.
Before everyone arrives, connect your smart TV or streaming device, install any necessary updates and make sure you’re signed in to your favorite streaming services. It’s also a good idea to test your connection and start your movie for a few seconds to make sure everything is ready to go.
A little preparation means that when movie night arrives, all that’s left to do is press play.
Give Your Wi-Fi a Halloween Checkup
Your internet connection is only part of the equation. Where your router is located can make a difference in your Wi-Fi experience.
Keep your router in an open, central location whenever possible and avoid hiding it behind furniture, inside cabinets or near objects that may interfere with the signal.
Want even more control over your home network? United Fiber Managed Wi-Fi makes it easier to manage your connected home. With the United Fiber Wi-Fi app, you can view connected devices, create profiles, manage access and take greater control of your network—all from your phone.
Don’t Let Buffering Be the Scariest Part of the Night
Your Halloween movie night should have plenty of scares—but your internet shouldn’t be one of them.
From streaming scary movies to keeping all your smart devices connected, United Fiber provides fast, reliable internet backed by local support to help keep your home connected this spooky season.
So grab the candy, dim the lights and settle in for a night of streaming. We’ll help take care of the connection.
Ready to make sure your internet is prepared for movie night and everything else your household has connected? Explore United Fiber internet and Managed Wi-Fi options at UnitedFiber.com.
*Speeds and service availability vary by address.