Managing Video Optimizer on myhughesnet.com

What is Video Optimizer? The Video Optimizer helps you get the most out of your service when watching streaming video content. It automatically adjusts streaming video up to HD quality. Where can I manage my video settings? You can manage the settings via the Hughesnet® Mobile App and on myhughesnet.com. myhughesnet.com: Sign In or register …

Does Hughesnet Work with My Wireless Thermostat, Security Systems and Lighting?

Hughesnet® does support remote home devices that allow you to control your lights and thermostats (such as Nest and Philips Hue) from your smart phones. Security devices that allow you to watch video in the cloud are also supported. Devices that require a static or routable IP address will not work. Reference the device manual …

What is SmartTechnologies?

A feature, previously known as SmartBrowsing, that optimizes your Web experience. Hughesnet® automatically compresses and optimizes web content with built-in SmartTechnologies™, to make Web pages load faster while using less of your data. The feature, previously known as SmartBrowsing was available in limited areas.

The HughesNet Wi-Fi Modem Provides Dual-band Network (2.4G Hz and 5G Hz). Which One Should I Use?

Hughesnet® Wi-Fi Modem provides two networks, a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Deciding which network to use, is based on your unique home set-up. 2.4 GHz has a longer range and can penetrate walls and other solid objects more easily. However, it is more susceptible to interference, so speeds may not be as high. 5 …

What is Video Optimizer?

The Video Optimizer helps you get the most out of your service when streaming video content. How it works: Hughesnet® automatically adjusts data rates for streaming video to deliver great picture quality while using less of your data. Streaming is optimized with video streams up to HD quality. For best performance, leave any video streaming …

How does weather impact my satellite Internet service?

Weather and my Hughesnet Service Stormy weather may affect your Internet service when thick cloud cover blocks the signal between the satellite and your dish. The satellite that delivers your signal is 22,000 miles away. The signal must travel up to space when you make a request (such as clicking on a webpage) then come …