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WiFi Display Quality: Fuzzy, Blurry Display or Lag on WiFi

If your Luna Display looks fuzzy, blurry, pixelated, or out of focus while using WiFi, you may benefit from using a wired connection.

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Use a Cable Connection

To fix fuzzy display issues when connected via WiFi, you may need to switch to a cable connection.

Recommended Cable Options (in order of preference):

  • Ethernet (can be used with an Ethernet to USB-C adapter if your computer doesn't have an Ethernet port)

  • Thunderbolt (can be used with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter with a Thunderbolt 2 cable if one computer has Thunderbolt 2 and the other has Thunderbolt 3+)

  • USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A (only compatible with macOS 10.15+)

Why Cable Fixes This:

  • Provides 10-100x more bandwidth than WiFi

  • No interference or signal drops if the connection is active

  • Consistent, sharp display quality

  • Zero latency worries

If You Cannot Use Cable Right Now

Important: These WiFi optimizations may only provide minor improvements. You can have great internet speeds, but the latency of the connection can still be impacted.

WiFi Optimization Steps

Step 1: Switch to 5GHz Network

Open WiFi settings on both devices and connect to your 5GHz network (not 2.4GHz). 5GHz provides much more bandwidth for better quality.

Step 2: Move Closer to Router

Place both devices in the same room as your router. Avoid walls and obstacles between devices and router. Distance significantly affects display quality.

Step 3: Reduce Network Congestion

  • Disconnect unnecessary devices from WiFi

  • Pause downloads/streaming on other devices

  • Close bandwidth-heavy apps on both devices

  • Remove any Bluetooth devices nearby

Step 4: Lower Resolution

  • Open System Settings > Displays

  • Select your Luna Display

  • Choose "Scaled" if available

  • Try these resolutions in order:

    1. 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

    2. 1680 × 1050

    3. 1440 × 900

Important Notes

If WiFi Optimization Helps "Slightly":

A slight improvement means the issue isn't fully resolved. We recommend a cable connection in this instance.

After Trying Everything:

If WiFi optimizations don't dramatically improve quality, a cable connection is the best solution, due to outside factors.

Next Steps

Ready to switch to cable? Check our Connection Setup Guides for instructions on setting up USB, Thunderbolt, or Ethernet connections.

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