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Device Bandwidth Calculator
Use the +/– buttons to set how many of each device you have. Results update in real time.
📺 Streaming & Entertainment
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25 Mbps each
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5 Mbps each
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10 Mbps each
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10 Mbps each
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3 Mbps each
📷 Security & Cameras
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8 Mbps each
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3 Mbps each
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2 Mbps each
🏠 Smart Home Devices
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1 Mbps each
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0.1 Mbps each
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0.05 Mbps each
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0.5 Mbps each
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5 Mbps each
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Total Devices
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Mbps Peak Usage
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Recommended Mbps
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Smart Home Bandwidth Tips
- Cameras are the biggest bandwidth consumers — A single 4K camera recording continuously uses more data than 50 smart bulbs combined. Plan your camera deployment carefully.
- Upload speed matters as much as download — Smart home devices send data to the cloud. Ask your ISP for your upload speed — it's often 10x lower than download on cable/DSL plans.
- ISP plans have burst limits — "100 Mbps" plans often throttle to 30-40 Mbps during peak evening hours. Add 30% buffer to your calculated need.
- Zigbee/Z-Wave don't use WiFi bandwidth — Using Zigbee or Z-Wave for bulbs, sensors, and plugs frees up your WiFi for cameras and streaming devices.
- QoS saves the day — Router Quality of Service settings let you prioritize video calls and streaming over background smart home traffic. Enable it in your router's admin panel.