Being constantly online comes with a lot of challenges, but are they just limited to the small screen of a phone? If you have a habit of staying up late and scrolling through your device for hours, chances are you keep your Wi-Fi signal on all night. How does this affect your electricity bill? Have you thought? For most people, keeping your Wi-Fi router on 24/7 is the best way to go. It ensures a seamless connected experience and helps your devices function properly.

While turning off your Wi-Fi router at night may save a small amount of power, the amount of savings is so small that you are unlikely to see much difference in your electricity bill. People usually don't turn it off because routers are designed to run 24/7 and frequent switching on/off can reduce their lifespan.

How much power does a Wi-Fi router consume?

Routers consume very little power, usually only about 5-20 watts. Even if you turn it off at night, the energy savings are very low and it is unlikely to have any significant impact on your electricity bill.

Should you turn off your Wi-Fi at night?

This is a common question and many people use this to save electricity. But let us tell you that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) often refuse to do so. This is because routers usually receive important firmware updates at night, which enhance their security and performance.

Apart from this, turning the router on and off regularly interferes with its total network health and it is possible that due to this the internet may not work properly in the house, and network issues may start coming.

Third, smart devices like thermostats, cameras, and voice assistants are connected to and dependent on your router. Turning off your router at night can disrupt the schedule of your smart thermostat, render security or doorbell cameras useless, and cause voice assistants to stop responding. So it's recommended to never turn off your Wi-Fi router, whether it's day or night.

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