WiFi Scanner to Troubleshoot WiFi and Zigbee Interference Issues
In case you're having trouble achieving reliable WiFi connectivity, we recommend a WiFi scanner to get a better understanding of any WiFi signals from your own router/accesspoint as well as neigbouring systems. You may find that certain channels are too busy and by moving your network to a less congested channel you'll have a more stable system with better range. You'll also be able to judge the relative strength of your WiFi signal at the exact location of your WiFi device.
Additionally, Zigbee uses 2.4GHZ that can overlap with WiFi systems, causing unreliable Zigbee performance. By moving your WiFi to another 2.4GHZ channel it may improve Zigbee reliability as well.
There are several apps on the Android or iOS store, or you can use a laptop with an appropriate WiFi card and this scanner tool or similar:
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