Sky offers UK homes free broadband upgrade - check your Wi-Fi router today
For example, imagine you are about to join a vital Zoom call with your boss but your kids are home and also downloading endless Xbox games. With Device Priority, you can pump the very best speeds to your laptop whilst still leaving just enough juice for the console to keep working.
As Sky explains: "Whether it's wearable tech, home appliances, working from home, 4K streaming or gaming, by prioritising household devices, people can get the most out of their WiFi," Sky explained in an email sent to Express.co.uk.
"Other devices will stay active, but the prioritised device will get the best performance."
This is actually a pretty decent update, especially with homes getting more and more connected devices installed. Sky's latest research reckons we now have around 21 gadgets that require the web - that can make things extremely congested.
With a broadband fast lane opened via Device Priority, it should end clashes and inevitable arguments.
So, which Sky broadband users get this boost, and how can it be activated?
Sky says Device Priority is available to anyone who has signed up for its WiFi Max service with the update available at no extra cost.
If you have WiFi Max, you'll find the settings in the MySky App. Once switched on the you will be able to prioritise a device in your home for up to 8 hours.
This latest addition to Sky Broadband's WiFi Max now joins other features of this service including our Sky's WiFi guarantee, advanced security, parental controls, convenient engineer visits, Sky Mobile integration.
Don't have this bonus? It can be added for £4 per month.
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