Broadlink SP4D-US Smart Plug<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis smart plug claims<\/em> to support both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz: it even says it on the box!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever many of the Amazon reviews claim that the Broadlink app only finds 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi connections, so it is unclear just how good the 5-GHz support is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Set Up a 5-GHz Connection For Your Smart Plug <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking for a way to get a 5-GHz Wi-Fi connection for your dual-band smart plug, look no further! Here are some easy tips on how to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Before starting, you need to check if your smart plug would be compatible with the Wi-Fi frequency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Since the default for most connections on a smart plug are set to 2.4-GHz, you\u2019ll need to reset the setting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on your setup option in the smart plug to establish your router 5-GHz connection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still facing issues with this setup, you might want to contact your smart plug provider or a tech professional to help you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Turn a 5-GHz Connected Device to a 2.4-GHz One?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can easily set up your device for a 2.4-GHz connection if it\u2019s dual-band. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- If your router offers both options first-hand, choose the 2.4-GHz connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check your router\u2019s admin page. Choose \u201cconnected devices\u201d and pick the 2.4-GHz connection, or deactivate the 5-GHz option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To Conclude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you really need a smart plug with 5-GHz Wi-Fi support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, a 5-GHz connection can prove useful if you always stream or download movies, music, games, etc. In that case, getting a smart plug that supports 5-GHz Wi-Fi isn\u2019t a bad idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, because there aren\u2019t many of those available out there, your best bet is to switch to a dual-band smart plug instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Either way, we hope you find the most convenient smart plug for your space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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