HELP

Help Video test

Video test

Taking a test

How do I take a Video Test?
Can I take a Video Test on macOS, Windows, tvOS, Speedtest.net, or any other platforms besides iOS and Android?
What is a Video Test?
Why should I take a Video Test?

Handling results

What devices should I expect to be able to stream the max resolution on?
Where can I see my previous Video Test results?

Metrics

What do my Video Test results mean?
What does buffering mean?
What does load time mean?
What does maximum resolution mean?
What is adaptive bitrate?

Troubleshooting

My network is slow according to the Video Test. What do I do next?
The Video Test says my network speed is fine. What do I do next?
Why did I get an internet connection error message when trying to run a video test?
Why is my Video Test result not showing in video results history?
Why isn’t the video test working?

Speedtest^®

Account
Advertise
Speedtest Awards^™
Speedtest Servers^™
Speedtest Performance Directory^™

Ziff Davis

Ookla® Brands

Downdetector®
Ekahau®
RootMetrics®

Apps

Android
Apple TV
iOS
macOS
Windows

© 2006-2026 Ookla, LLC., a Ziff Davis company. All Rights Reserved. Ookla^®, Speedtest^®, and Speedtest Intelligence^® are among the federally registered trademarks of Ookla, LLC and may only be used with explicit written permission.

Accessibility
Network Status
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Modern Slavery Policy

We encourage you to read our updated Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.