6 Ways to Fix 9Now If It Keeps Freezing or Buffering

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If the 9Now app keeps freezing or buffering every now and then on your computer or TV, you are at the right place. Slow internet, multiple connected devices as well as background tasks can cause this.

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot freezing and buffering in 9Now.

What can I do if 9Now keeps buffering?

1. Clear browser cache

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.Setting Chrome - AO3 error 503
  3. Scroll down and click Privacy and Security and select Clear browsing data.Chrome privacy and security
  4. Click Clear browsing data.
  5. In the pop-up window, select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Choose the time range (select All time for a thorough clean).
  6. Click Clear data to finish.chrome clear data

2. Stop bandwidth consuming apps

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Go to the Processes tab.task manager processes
  3. Sort the apps by Network to see which ones are consuming the most bandwidth.network processes task manager
  4. Right-click on unnecessary apps consuming bandwidth.
  5. Click End Task.

3. Reduce video quality

  1. Play a video on the 9Now website.
  2. Click the settings gear icon in the video player.9now adjust video quality
  3. Select a different quality, e.g. HD, SD.

4. Restart your router

  1. Switch off the router and unplug the cable. Leave it for a minimum of 30 seconds.
  2. Plug the router back again after 30 seconds and turn it on.
  3. Once you see its lights are stable, turn on your device and 9now keeps freezing issue should be fixed

5. Switch from Wi-Fi to a cable connection

  1. Shut down your PC/laptop and connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your modem.
  2. Now, connect the other end to your PC/laptop.
  3. Next, disconnect the modem from its power source and let it be on standby for 30 seconds.
  4. Connect the modem back again to the power source after 30 seconds.
  5. Now, turn on the modem and wait till all its lights are stable.

You can now boot your PC and check if the 9Now videos are playing. This also helps with 9Now Error Code P2.

6. Improve your Wi-Fi signal

  1. Try to shift your router to a new location, preferably a centralized location.
  2. Check for any interference like cordless phones, microwaves, or similar other wireless devices, and try to keep them away from your Wi-Fi router.
  3. Try to keep your router in a raised position like on a shelf, and it performs best that way.

This should help you get rid of the 9Now keeps buffering issue and continue to watch your favorite shows.

Alternatively, according to some Reddit users, you can install the Kodi app on the tv and watch 9Now using the Aussie Add-ons.

Alternatively, according to some Reddit users, you can install the Kodi app on the tv and watch 9Now using the Aussie Add-ons.

Moreover, you can also avoid the high-traffic hours or wait for the 9Now servers to be back up and running.

However, if 9Now keeps logging you out, you can refer to the troubleshooting steps in our detailed post.

If you are facing any other issues with the 9Now TV, do let us know in the comments box below.

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