Your Wi-Fi is slowing down, but why? With so many wireless devices in our homes now, even little flaws can take a toll on performance. In this guide, we’ll take a look at common issues, why your Wi-Fi might be slow, and how to solve them. 1. Too Many Devices (Internet of Things) IP cameras, Google Home Minis, smart bulbs, smart plugs… our homes are increasingly filled with Internet of Things devices, each of which sits on the Wi-Fi network with its own IP address. While your average light bulb isn’t going to send or receive a large amount of data, older routers simply weren’t designed to handle that many registered Wi-Fi devices at once.