The smart TV drops its Wi-Fi
Often the TV is at the far end of the signal. We check placement, channel and whether a wired connection is practical.
Computer Repairs Noranda WA 6062
Computer Repairs Noranda and Home Entertainment Tech
The smart TV will not connect, the streaming app keeps buffering and nobody knows which remote does what. We sort the gadgets in the lounge room as well as the laptop in the study.
✓ Smart TVs, Wi-Fi and streaming✓ Laptops and tablets✓ 30-day guarantee on workmanship and parts
Beyond the computer
Modern Homes Have a Lot of Screens
Most homes now have more connected screens than people. Smart TVs, tablets, a games console, a laptop in every bedroom and a phone in every pocket. They all want the same Wi-Fi, and they all behave a bit differently when it misbehaves.
That means the call we get from Noranda is often not, "my computer is broken," but, "the whole house is slow," or, "the TV keeps dropping out." The cause is usually the network, not the TV.
We look at the whole picture. We check what is connected, how the signal reaches each room and whether any one device is hogging bandwidth. Then we set it up so the evening does not turn into a fight over who is using the internet. If it also turns out a laptop needs repair, our laptop repairs can handle that.
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Living room issues
Things That Annoy the Whole Household
These are the usual suspects.
Streaming keeps buffering
Not always a slow plan. Congestion or a poorly placed router are common causes.
A streaming stick will not set up
Account sign-ins and network passwords trip people up. We walk through it.
Games console downloads crawl
Console connections benefit from a cable or a stronger signal. We check what suits your house.
Too many devices, one slow router
Older routers struggle with a modern household. We assess whether it is time for a better one.
Nobody remembers the router password
We help you recover or reset it safely and note it somewhere sensible.
How we approach it
Check the Signal, Then the Device
We start with the connection, since that is usually where it goes wrong.
1
Map the house
We test signal strength room by room, including the lounge and bedrooms.
2
Adjust or upgrade
Router position, settings or hardware change based on what we find.
3
Test the TV and devices
We check the TV, console and phones actually perform better afterward.
Services in Noranda
Home Tech We Cover
The most common requests from households.
Wi-Fi and internet set-up
Better coverage and speed across the house. See Wi-Fi setup.
Smart TV and streaming set-up
Connect and configure TVs, streaming sticks and apps so they work for everyone.
Smart home devices
Speakers, doorbells, lighting and cameras set up properly. See smart home installation.
Computer and tablet repairs
Slow, broken or locked devices fixed. See computer repairs.
An easy win
Where to Put the Router
Routers hide in cupboards and behind TVs because they are ugly. Unfortunately, that is where they work worst. Walls, metal and other electronics block the signal.
Ideally, put the router high and central. A shelf in a hallway usually beats a cupboard at the edge of the house.
If the cable comes in at the wrong end of the house, we can talk about moving it, or adding a second access point where the signal weakens.
Simple and upfront
What a Home Tech Visit Costs
We charge for the time it takes, and we say how long we expect a job to take before we begin.
A quick chat
Free
Describe what is slow or not working and we will tell you if a visit is needed.
Home customers
$132 including GST/hr
For homes and families. One-hour minimum, then 30-minute blocks.
Business customers
$165 including GST/hr
For home offices and business use. One-hour minimum, then 30-minute blocks.
New routers and devices are priced separately. Full details on the pricing page.
Nearby suburbs
Also Covering Around Noranda
We are happy to visit these nearby suburbs.
Home tech questions
Noranda FAQs
Questions from households with lots of devices.
We cannot repair a faulty TV screen, but we can sort Wi-Fi, apps, streaming and set-up problems.
Many devices in use at once and the router struggling to keep up. We check the load and the router.
Not always. We test first. If the router is old or the house needs extra coverage, we will say so.
$132 including GST per hour for home work, with a one-hour minimum, then 30-minute blocks. Business work is $165 including GST per hour.
Yes. We look at whether a cable or a stronger signal will help.
Yes, 30 days on workmanship and parts.
Get the Whole House Online Properly
Tell us what drops out and in which room. We will take it from there.