Does turning off Bluetooth actually make Wi-Fi better?

There are usually other things worth trying first. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Homes and workplaces are packed with all sorts of wireless devices accumulated over the years. From your Bluetooth gaming headset to an AI-enabled smart speaker, each device competes for frequency bands that get more crowded with time. This network congestion can lead to dropped connections and sluggish performance. Investing in a new router or mesh network can seem like a quick solution, but there are alternative methods you can try before purchasing electronics made pricier by the AI boom spiking hardware costs. One culprit of congestion that's often singled out is Bluetooth. Bluetooth devices are often blamed for this interference, but are they really the problem? And is it severe enough to warrant turni