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Streaming quality reduced when using VPN

2 min read·Updated May 15, 2026

Fix buffering and reduced streaming quality when connected to HorizonVPN.

  1. 1Connect to a server close to your real location when you only need privacy
  2. 2Use Auto first, or try UDP when you need to test a low-latency mode manually
  3. 3Use a wired or strong Wi-Fi connection
  4. 4Run a speed test while connected: if speeds are above 25 Mbps the VPN isn't the bottleneck

For 4K streaming you usually need at least 25 Mbps of stable downstream bandwidth through the VPN.

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