Overview

• UK reports highlight that Bluetooth speakers or smart assistants placed next to a router can slow Wi‑Fi because they share radio frequencies.
• Audio Technica explains that many routers use multiple channels, leaving fewer gaps for Bluetooth to frequency‑hop, which raises interference.
• Common setups that hide routers behind TVs beside Alexa or Google Home units put competing transmitters in close proximity and can degrade speeds.
• Specialists recommend positioning the router centrally in an open spot away from the kitchen or thick internal walls to improve coverage.
• Microwave ovens also operate near 2.4 GHz, so creating distance between the router and the microwave can reduce potential slowdowns.