Paramount Plus not working? Try the following fixes.
Paramount Plus is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of content, including movies, TV shows, and live events. The service is available on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, TVs, and more. If you’re having trouble streaming Paramount Plus on your device; phone, computer, Roku, etc., there are a few things you can try. Here are some possible solutions that can help you rectify the Paramount Plus not working issue.
How to fix Paramount Plus not working
The below tips have been confirmed as possible solutions by those who also faced this issue and were able to fix theirs:
1. Restart the app
If Paramount Plus is not working, the first thing you should try is to close and restart the app. Restarting an app deletes corrupted data that can be making the app to misbehave and the Paramount Plus app is no exception. By restarting the Paramount Plus app, we mean that you should close (exit) the app and launch it again. Try that and see if it fixes the issue.
2. Check your internet connection
If your device internet connection is unstable, it can cause several issues including Playback error on Paramount Plus. You can try running a speed test to confirm if your internet speed is at least up to 5 Mbps, as that’s the level required to stream videos in high definition. You can use a tool like Fast.com to check your internet speed. If you confirm that your internet connection is slow, you may need to reset your router and modem to clear the issues. You should also contact your ISP if that doesn’t fix it.
3. Confirm Paramount Plus online Status
Although Paramount Plus usually do not go out of service, but still it’s not a bad idea to check if the issue you are currently experiencing is entirely their fault. To check this, visit the Paramount Plus status page and if they report the service as being offline, you will have to look for something else to keep you busy, at least till Paramount Plus is back online.
4. Disable Ad-Blocks
If your browser is on ad-block, and you are trying access the Paramount Plus service on it, you may run into issues as adblocks sometimes disrupt the functionality of the streaming service. In this regard, you can fix the issue by simply turning off adblock or configuring it to ignore Paramount Plus.
5. Update Paramount Plus
If you are running an older version of Paramount Plus, it is possible that it has become buggy or obsolete. Visit the app store of your device if you are running the service on either an Android or iPhone. If you are watching on Roku, tap the Star button and select Check for updates in the pop up that appears.
6. Restart your Device
After exhausting all options and nothing worked, try restarting your device. Restarting a device can fix several issues including the Paramount Plus not working issues. After the restart, launch the app again and see if the issue is resolved.
