Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...help

Yeah, seems like sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't. MLB TV is really bad. So is watchespn. Got genesis going though

My wifi download speeds are normally 25-30 mbps where my FireTV box sits. I've never had an issue with any of the apps you're referencing...it's actually amazingly fast. I've had issues with ESPN app taking a long time to load at times, but I think it's more the app than the box because I've experienced the same issue on my pc as well. It doesn't make much sense, but I've read that some people have had better results using the box wireless that wired...which I see you already tried.

For Genesis, I sometimes have issues with newer programming. Last night I was trying to watch the new episode of True Detective and had a hard time finding a good stream...it is more from the servers being overwhelmed than your internet speeds. I switched to an episode of Orange is the New Black from the first season (just started watching...pretty funny) and had no issues in 720p.

My only guess, if it's not due to the apps themselves, as to the problems you are experiencing is that you may have received a bad box...talk to Amazon before giving up on the box...it's a great product, especially if you use Kodi/XBMC. I wouldn't be surprised if they overnighted you a new one...at least then you would know for sure that it's the box not your internet or connection.

Another note on the apps...I think companies have underestimated the adaptation of streaming and their servers are often overwhelmed as well (espn, HBO, Starz, mlb, Sling, etc.). Companies that have been built specifically for streamers (NetFlix, Prime, Hulu) don't seem to have these issues which leaves me to believe that we still have a ways to go before receiving a flawless streaming experience.

You can adjust your cache size as well to help with the buffereing. LINK

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Reboot not only your Ftv box but also your router. I have to reboot both every couple of days and it does fix a lot of buffering issues. And as others have said, some streams are just slow. Also, most cable company routers are crap. I have set my Time Warner router as a Bridge and let my Linksys router do the DNS serving. If that doesnt help, call Ftv support. I'm sure they will have you do a factory re-set

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A lot of this true.

Also, if you run a router and access point, the FireTV (stick at least) will not reconnect to the strongest signal. When I reboot my routers, usually the farthest one is first. So my firestick connects to it and doesn't switch to the one that's 15' away once it reboots.