HOW to Turn OFF 📶5 GHz to Connect Smart Devices to 2.4 GHz

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There’s an issue I've ran into and I know a lot of you have run into it as well. And that’s trying to set up a smart home device that specifies that it needs a 2.4 gigahertz connection. But the device just isn’t connecting and it won’t seem to work.
All you need to do is temporarily turn off your 5 GHz and this quick video shows you how.
Once you turn off the 5 GHz connection, the set up should go fine.
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@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

If you liked the video, please tap the subscribe button!👆

@alalal123421 2 жыл бұрын

i cant even use my lgv60 on wifi because it keeps connecting to 5ghz so irritating

@mandiejames8932 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm on sky and it's not like that, no on/off like you have, instead under the 2.4 wireless header it's got 'synchronize 2.4 & 5 and an on/off option & the same under the 5ghz header, I got my security camera connected but then my phone and other devices would go onto 2.4 so Iv gone back into it to see if a setting isn't right but now my security camera is offline and I'm totally stuck what to do, synchronize or not 🤷🏼‍♀️ why isn't sky settings as simple as the on/off you have there🤦🏼‍♀️

@uk-mixes4424 10 ай бұрын

HELPED ME out soooo much thank you

@nashalierivera3084 17 күн бұрын

What’s the website

@asmrcowgirl2117 2 жыл бұрын

That was OUTSTANDING!!! I spent hours researing how to re connect my old smart plugs to the new wifi that supported both 2.4 and 5. Even spent time online with helpers. Landed on your video, gave it a try & BAM! Worked like a charm! Thanks so much, I have liked and subscribed. 😃😊😃

@laurelvalen6379 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. This video saved me from having to pay my router company $90 to so that my new roomba could find my network. Your video was so simple to follow and I got it connected right away. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear my videos helped somebody. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@VBuckley22 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!! I don’t really comment on posts but you just saved me quite a bit of money and I wanted you to know that you’ve just helped someone immensely and I’m truly grateful!! Thank you!!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

That's really good of you to say. Glad it helped!

@doreendavison9242 3 жыл бұрын

At last! Something I can understand and follow. Bulb now working well

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear.

@armilton01 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I got tired of going outside to the edge of my yard trying to make it switch to 2.4ghz. This is easier and a more convenient work around!!! Best video I’ve seen on this!

@dantedenardis1385 Жыл бұрын

I made three calls to optimum Internet provider and try to troubleshoot a Moen leak detector that I have since come to find out runs on 2.4. These people could not figure out their way out of a paper bag. They send a technician out to my house. The guy could not wait to leave he did absolutely nothing. If it doesn’t involve changing a router he’s clueless. Thanks for your help this was very helpful

@Mich_C 2 жыл бұрын

After days of trying to connect a smart plug to Alexa, finally a simple video to resolve it. It worked straight away thank you so much 👍🏼😉

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Happy it worked for you!

@amandawilkinson4956 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! Ive been tearing my hair out trying to connect my Lohas LED light bulbs.. This was so simple to do (and im not very technical) Finally my lights are working! I was gonna give up.. Thanks again..

@rhughes8197 2 жыл бұрын

This video was perfect! I spent some time trying to connect my new robovac to my 2.4GHz wifi. Although, my phone was only connected to 2.4G, it would not connect. I watched your video, logged into my router, suspended 5G and voila. It took about 2 minutes. 2.4GHz product users everywhere need to see this. Most are unaware that, although their controlling device is only connected to 2.4GHz, having a dual band router somehow confuses the device being connected and the connection just won't occur. Thank you for your tech advice. Liked and subscribed.

@angelafullstone4629 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I spent hours trying to connect. Didn't know how to disable 5 GHz till I saw your video!

@shawnmorgan9684 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial - You don't know how much frustration you saved me

@neks7423 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your advice ended weeks of frustration trying to reconnect my smart bulbs after upgrading. Vodafone also allow customers to split their broadband, using the app. But your tip helped immensely. 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@joelgriffiths159 2 жыл бұрын

How do you change it on the app

@elbasset7214 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you i struggle following tech stuff but you speak slowly and clearly so i could follow. Just need to to do a vidio for my electric heater now lol. Theres only 3 videos for that on KZfaq and none have audio . Thanks again

@estherlaraalvarado8515 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! Extremely easy to understand in 2024. Only video that worked for me.

@YourTreasureForever 7 ай бұрын

Finally, the answer - it gets so frustrating when unable to do something and watching several vids, but thankfully once I found yours I had the solution for my Glowforge after it went rogue; deciding not to connect today - the 1st time it's happened in 2 years of having the machine. Thanks pal. Thumbs up 👍 👍

@kelly8939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much after days of trying to figure this out!

@marilyndamian28 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You solved the problem I was about to return my new robot vacuum out of frustration because I couldn't connect to Wi-Fi. Tried like 3 times but it worked

@IwAntMORe2102 3 ай бұрын

Extremely useful!!! Thank you so much!!

@crayzsmoke Ай бұрын

3 years later .. still saving people 😅 thanks man it workd with the ip adres way

@glenlakehouse Жыл бұрын

Your suggestions worked! Thank you for this video!

@OllyOllyyyy420 Жыл бұрын

Genius!!! Thank you!! Went with a new internet company and my camera's wouldn't connect with the 5ghz the company just kept passing me along to another tech person.. This is the simplest video Ever!! Subscribed and liked Thank you again

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@crisbanuelos5946 5 ай бұрын

I was trying to connect my Nintendo switch to my internet and wasn’t working and seen this video and typed my ip address to my url like you did on this video and realized my switch only connects to 2.4 and I see the reason my internet wasn’t connecting was because 2.4ghz and 5.0ghz had different passwords this video really helped thank you very much

@polsharf 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. I finally was able to connect my robot vacuum x

@life4all2enjoy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Finally best guide I've got to solve the problem

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@aliceoffleymusic 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT! I spent hours trying to connect a wifi cam and this is the ONLY solution I found online. Even the camera's troubleshooting didn't suggest it. You are brilliant. THANKYOU x

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joeygc9044 8 ай бұрын

i’m having a fucking nightmare with 3 cameras that have been setup on 4g wi-fi for over a year in my nans house, the electric went off for few hours and nothing would reconnect back so will be trying to this😎👏👏

@patrickteto 3 жыл бұрын

With all the aggravation I've been having if this works this simple I'm going to be extremely grateful with you and will be making 3 phone calls to the useless people I've spoken to for the last 3 days and tell them to get another job with a few choice words thrown in. I thank you in advance because the router is in my daughters room and she was awake when I started my final push hours ago with cable,linksys,and some other teck guy named Bob from India. God bless and thank you I was at the end of my rope...

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works. I've done a few videos on this as it seems the people selling these products don't know how they work 🙄

@samanthabraganza177 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! So helpful and easy to follow!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mccollomp1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Our formerly uncooperative Shark AI vacuum has now connected to our 2.4 GHz network and is merrily cleaning our house after being activated through the phone app. It is so nice to now be able to use the features, such as selective room cleaning, scheduling, and vacuum fan speed, which were only available through the app. Thanks again for this easy to follow video. Patty McCollom

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. The only time you want a smart device to suck! 😃

@TheWordprophet Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@franksam6818 10 ай бұрын

Clear & Concise!!

@MikeEmenike Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a lot of videos says to walk away from my house, I did that and it felt weird, still didn’t work until I saw ur video. Easy and better option. Although I have to admit, you might need to be a lil tech savvy for this option.

@noemarti1661 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, thanks a lot

@crazefitt5029 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 should be first in the list best video yet

@angelzucchet8543 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video

@BY-ic1hg 11 ай бұрын

Awesome man, much appreciated

@laurentrowland6439 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much very easy and clear to understand. Now lets see if I can make the lights work lol

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@laurentrowland6439 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK Great I got the 4 lights working however Alexa only works on one of them lol 🤦🏽

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

You may have to go to your Amazon app and add them manually? Go to devices and click the plus sign (top right) then add device?

@n0st3ez86 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a Wii but couldn’t play it cus my internet is 5 g tysm

@mariecontreras2508 3 жыл бұрын

I still can’t get my lights to work 😂

@aysg.a.6656 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou i have a cat and im going holiday and buy many smart device and i sat and cry for setting them this is gonna make life much easier im so great full for your video i give like and subscribe your channel best luck 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌻

@user-eo8zy5ss1i 9 ай бұрын

You are a genius. Thank you so so much I was having so much trouble. This will make it so much easier. Thank you so much again.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! 👍

@appleholic1553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌🏼️

@antonkouzmin1674 3 жыл бұрын

You are a life saver

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

I also know CPR!

@tugboat8475 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. We just brought two new Chromecast for our kids rooms as old did not work, and today I've just realised my inkbird BBQ hermometor that I normally watch at work is not connecting because it's 5G not 2.4. so this should help me out thank you

@saucecircuit9992 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@britchicksvlogs2117 Жыл бұрын

Omg, Taffy...lol it's so lovely to hear that Welsh accent...I miss UK.... Anyhoooo, cheers for that will fix it tomorrow as a, little drink is in order right now 🥂🥂

@glenmurphy6732 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you. thank you, thank you, you are a life savor .... you have a new sub in me for sure

@YoshiIsCool1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@campbellfenegan 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo helpful

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ae70gts Жыл бұрын

thank you!!!!!!

@tanguyen70 Жыл бұрын

thank you

@GhostYOwnZ Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, it works! I tried this option but I didn't actually turn the 5g network off, that's why it didnt work :d

@frapooch Жыл бұрын

This guy sounds so British! You're one of the most British tech channel I ever watched. (Most tech channels are either Indian or Americian)

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

How spiffing, let's have a cup of tea!

@frapooch Жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUKAs an Asian, I love tea as well... Let's enjoy it together 🍵🧋🍵🧋

@paulmills1605 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've sky ultra and my pugs won't connect. I will use your guide to try them. Update, all now working, lights, hive, plugs, simple when you know how, and even simpler when ppl like your good self takes the time to make a video. Cheers

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Once the plugs are connected, you can turn the 5GHz back on. Should have very little effect on speeds.

@paulmills1605 2 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK sorry, I finished your vid and you were very clear. I updated my original comment to thank you for making the vid. Star!

@Ryanrobert508 7 ай бұрын

U just earned a new subscriber i couldnt figure out how to get my internet from 5 to 2.4 ghz for my wyze v3 cams for the life of me even with all the other videos ... Cant wait to try this when i get home after work 1 quick question will this method work with my spectrum wifi boxes from charter ? I Imagine so all the network info is on the bacm very simialiar to your set up but again THANK YOU SO MUCH ❗️

@UTILITARIANTVUK 7 ай бұрын

I believe you can temporarily disable 5GHz on Spectrum Routers.

@philindeblanc 2 жыл бұрын

If you cannot get to your browser to turn it off, you can try this: once you phone is selected to work on 2.4ghz, it may still be getting a 5ghz signal. So walk away from the routers signal until it looses connection, then start walking back, and it should only connect to 2.4ghz wifi.

@cammybhoy6148 2 жыл бұрын

King.

@davidpearse1536 Жыл бұрын

Legend

@everchangingbeing 2 жыл бұрын

Will my security camera still be able to operate once I turn the 5g back on? Since it only works with 2.4 g I’m concerned this won’t work for me. Also having trouble finding the webpage !

@aphtonyjim 2 жыл бұрын

On my, BT Hub6 to get my Ezviz wi-fi security cameras to connect I had to Switch the wireless Mode to number 3, then they would connect no problem.

@shannenposadas8416 5 ай бұрын

OR 3RD OPTION: if you have an older device like a dell laptop or something, they most commonly use the 2.4ghz frequency and you can check using the wifi options information section. I set my laptop(uses 2.4ghz) right next to my Roborock while pairing to my wifi and my Roborock caught onto the 2.4ghz frequency my laptop was in. I was still in the 5ghz zone but it caught onto my 2.4ghz frequency just fine and connected without me having to go onto this website or go outside the 5ghz zone :) like the comment if it works!

@InterplanetaryLuis 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try to do this with my smart led light strips

@444jeea4 3 жыл бұрын

did it work?

@solarrr_envy5164 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly why I came here

@hadley_ogden6086 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work????

@chrislewis5921 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@evecarter617 Жыл бұрын

dude same

@Epop84 Жыл бұрын

I would like to change from 5ghz to 2.4ghz on my TV when it's connected through wifi so I have to go to the browser on my tv?

@jimmychow4917 Жыл бұрын

very nice information. Can you use different wifi name for 2.4 and 5.0? on your smart phone just select the 2.4 wifi to setup the new 2.4 devices. After setup, select the 5.0 on your smart phone. Just a suggestion. Thanks

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

On the older models yes, but not on the new ones.

@jamesmcgarrah1789 3 жыл бұрын

@mrsdizi1234 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to have this talk talk hub or does any router work? Thank you

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Should work with any router but the process may differ and the IP address may not be the same.

@josesevilla4865 Жыл бұрын

what website are you on

@bradleyevans6117 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I saw you commented a few days ago and hope you would be able to help. I don't have the option to turn off the bands individually. Only as the whole wifi? Have they changed how they do this? I can the see the different bands in advanced settings, should I the name of 2.5ghz to something different and connect my phone to it then do setup process for smartdevice and then rename back to the original? Would that work? Please help!

@drew6536 Жыл бұрын

Hi I know I'm late but I have the same problem did you solve it ?.

@augustocalmon285 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I have a TV Box. When I try to connect wi-fi it just appears the 5g. Do you know how can I turn it to 2.4g? At my smartphone I can connect both of them, but at my Xiaomi Box S just appears the 5g band.

@RJManeri1 2 жыл бұрын

I have anethernet cable for my internet.There is nothing, nada, zilch in my computer that shows wifi.I went to different settings and there is nothing for wifi.So do i not use smart devices?

@ITay-cp6fe 4 ай бұрын

Mine doesn’t have any on/off button for both Band 1 and Band 2, do you know why by any chance?

@charlesadams6588 9 ай бұрын

Hope this is as easy. Many cctv devices are 2.4G, We've gone 5G (bit of pressure from BT) so finding it almost impossible to find 2.4G security devices.

@MegaNattis Жыл бұрын

If smartdevice wants 2,5 and I have 2,4 and 5 ? Does a device that need 2.5. Conbects to 2.4 ?

@OneManArmy23 Жыл бұрын

How do I find this setting on Bell Hub 3000???????

@azrael_morningstar 3 жыл бұрын

Do you put the 5ghz back on after you connect your devices.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you turn it back on.

@supercharge7100 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH GOD BLESS PRAISE JAH REPENT IN LORD JESUS NAME AMEN!!!

@user-td3ic7vx5f 8 күн бұрын

Your link isn't working. I can't open this talk talk site

@WraithJay567 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get to the website

@eliezervalentin1611 3 ай бұрын

I bought a orzorz star projector plus which needs to be on 2.4ghz wifi and my router which is about 4 years old it has 5ghz but the orzorz has an app and requires 2.4ghz would that mean i wont work if my router is 5ghz?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 ай бұрын

You could try moving the projector further away from the router during the initial connection. I did it here with a smart light. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bp9irJaQ1J7SdmQ.html

@Pakistaniiiiiiiiiiiiiii 2 жыл бұрын

is there a way to change only certain devices to 2.4ghz

@denisvarlamovs269 3 жыл бұрын

Do you a computer for this or mobile phone will work aswell?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

You can also use a mobile phone. 👍

@gloriaaguayo9240 Жыл бұрын

what else was entered after the IP # not able to follow to that screen

@Huhnon 3 жыл бұрын

What if i have a gateway router ?

@bugzbunny2074 3 жыл бұрын

When I type it In it takes me to a different site. Does it work with guest wifi? Like if my wifi has guest at the end?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

You can try finding your IP address using a phone, laptop or PC kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9yDZ9mFvb6agJc.html

@mehdiamyn 2 жыл бұрын

I cant get to the website, there is any other solution please 😕

@oumoukoita660 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my brother, I paid a TP-LINK CPE710, after configuring the access point, my 2GHz phones do not detect my CPE710 5GHz AC867. Is there a possibility to convert 5GHz to 2GHz or a configuration for all phones and devices to connect?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

You have to turn off 5GHz permanently.

@chicksgrowtoo Жыл бұрын

Dude, could you call me every night and talk me to sleep? Your voice is so calming. Also, if you have time, my cows and horses, too? Hit me up. 😂❤❤❤

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

If only I had the time but you can always play my videos to the cows and horses? Lol!

@GHlover4ever17 Жыл бұрын

Do you know how to do it with a Spectrum SAX1V1K? I've been around and around and can't seem to get into the IP settings or see a place that distinguishes the two bands so I can set up cameras that run 2.4Ghz. Called spectrum 3 times. They are not giving me a solve.

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Is the IP address on the back of the router?

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

You need to get into the WiFi settings, under 'advanced', 'advanced set up', 'advanced wi-fi settings'

@GHlover4ever17 Жыл бұрын

It is not on there. I tried googling it and getting into the router that way but it does not work. The app doesn't let you do anything under settings but change the main network name only. Super basic.

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

@@GHlover4ever17That's odd. Did you copy and paste the IP address into your browser or type it in manually?

@GHlover4ever17 Жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK copy paste

@AJKINGGANG 4 ай бұрын

Ok help me out anyone what's that site called and all cuz I'm lost 😞

@suhailsulthanrenjalady183 Жыл бұрын

how to do this with Huawei routers

@TheLoobis 3 жыл бұрын

Do I have to use that talktalk thing?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

It'll work with most routers. Doesn't need to be talktalk.

@LE-ny4sz 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I type in my isp all I get is site can't be reached...any ideas?

@HedgiePlay 2 жыл бұрын

So does that explain why my Phone isn't connecting to the wifi because it doesn't show up

@gailrobinson3853 Жыл бұрын

Which band is safer please????

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

They are both the same in terms of safety.

@carlos_sacalul Жыл бұрын

Hi and if next day the router will be power off accidentaly, do i have to stop the 5ghz again and pair smart devices on 2.4ghz? thanks

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

No you shouldn't have to.

@carlos_sacalul Жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK thanks man

@Samjiri 9 ай бұрын

Does this work out ok long term? Like the devices stay connected to the 2.4 even when 5ghz is back on

@UTILITARIANTVUK 9 ай бұрын

Once they're connected to 2.4, they stay connected. I've had mine connected to 2.4 for years and they never lost connection.

@Samjiri 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, i assume if you have a powercut you'd have to do it again?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 9 ай бұрын

@@Samjiri It should reconnect when the power comes back on.

@mospeaks6703 2 жыл бұрын

I put my IP address in the browser but the login for admin and password did appear on my screen.

@SMGFRESH 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand this worked for me before but now it's not this is super frustrating

@chloecandy9124 2 жыл бұрын

im really loosing my mind here, ive done everything you said and it connected to 2.4 but now my wifi refuses to work, my room is one step away from where the wifi box is. everything connects just fine, but the wifi simply doesnt work, seriously worried ive been hacked or something. please help!!

@youngsinatraduran5735 Жыл бұрын

I don’t have this option

@brittanykayezell4157 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried this on both my computer and phone and it says connection is not private. There is no other choice to choose besides back to safety. Can I get it around this?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Try this website which explains how to get around it. www.alphr.com/bypass-connection-not-private-chrome/

@specialinthehead 3 жыл бұрын

I live with 3 other peoplle and would this affect them?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

No effect really. When you have the 5GHz turned off, their devices will just switch to 2.4GHz. When you turn it back on, they auto connect to 5 GHz if they're in range?