Sky confirms vital free Wi-Fi boost for UK homes - check your router now

If your chosen supplier is , there could be some good news about your internet connection. The UK Internet Service Provider (ISP) has just confirmed it's releasing a useful upgrade that will ensure the most used gadgets get the very best download speeds.

The update, which is called Device Priority, does exactly what it says on the tin: Certain phones, laptops, and tablets are given the most importance over other devices.

This basically means that if you are making an important video call to the office, you can set your laptop to receive the very best connection.

So, when the kids start downloading games on their PlayStation consoles, you won't start stuttering when chatting to the boss.

"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."

It's a pretty useful boost. Sky says that people are now using connected devices more than ever at home, with the UK average now standing at 21 smart devices per household. Many of these need vast amounts of data to get the most from them. This system should help cut down on clashes, and it could save a few arguments in the process.

So, who gets this boost, and how can you activate it?

It's been confirmed that those with Sky's WiFi Max service can access Device Priority from today 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.