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Micro USB Host OTG Cable with USB Power cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C452XFO/

UGreen USB3 > Gigabit Hub adapter: (I've seen these cheaper elsewhere)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLUEJFU/

 I almost feel bad and underqualified for posting here. I will say upfront that I have no idea what 75% of the stuff in this thread is but I am seeking help/opinions.

I just bought my first 4k tv (TCL 55R617) so now I plan to buy the Firestick 4k. Some googling brought me here and I saw this post above.

The issue I always have with Kodi is buffering. I was hoping to see the 4k stick solved that issue but now I am not so sure.

My questions: Should I buy these two items? I am on wifi. I have a gaming PC wired in my basement which takes priority over Kodi. I have tried to snake an ethernet cable down there unsuccessfully in the past so I am just looking to see what my options are.

I will install the latest Kodi, this Leia or whatever it is and read more about this whitelisting but are there any other options to eliminate the buffering? OR should I just buy these 2 ethernet items and start drilling up my house? I do not have Gigabit internet available in my area.

Edit: I see amazon makes an Ethernet adapter as well. Is it safe to assume it is inferior to these others? 

i'm happy to try and help however there is so many different scenario's and you will also get different guidance from different people.

my take is that unless it's 5Mhz wireless and it's really close to the router then you should think about wired... I never trust wireless when running 1080p never mind 2160p so with that in mind, my advice.

- amazon ethernet adaptor not as good as the UGREEN one above.. I've tested!
- ensure you content is local
- store the content on a pc or nas
- connect the pc or nas to a gigabit switch
- connect the firestick 4k (with above adaptors) to the same gigabit switch
- use Leia latest BETA

- then most content will play and a few tweaks with settings will get you 100%..... Having a gaming rig and Kodi on a gig switch will not affect each other

Hope that helps a bit