Smart bulb too far away from router ??

[Joelhanjon-23]

Hi everyone 

after days of trying to connect my Tcp smart plugs to the hub 5 I managed! (FYI I disabled the 5ghz AND the disabled the smart Wi-Fi function that seems to do the trick) 

but now I have another problem! 

one of the bulbs i want to use is outside above the back door, (one of the other bulbs I got working was for the porch so I assumed I could put one at the back door too) but it says it can’t find the Wi-Fi. I’m assuming it’s because it’s past thick walls and further away from the router. 
I went online and was suggested a power line adapter but I think I’ve bought the wrong one 😵‍💫 

any advice on what I should do ? Or on what I could buy ? 

thanks 🙂

[Adduxi · Accepted solution]

You will need to "extend" the Wifi signal.  Depending on your contract, VM can supply Pods for free or at £8PM.  You could also buy one and keep it, rather than rent from VM.  As it's only a bulb, something like this should do Buy TP-Link AC750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender & Booster | Wi-Fi boosters | Argos

Note that extenders should be sited roughly halfway between the Wifi blackspot and the Hub. 

[Joelhanjon-23]

That’s great advice thank you!