The common problem with almost any TV is brightness, especially if you turn off auto-adjustment. It feels painful in the daytime, as your TV isn’t bright enough to prevent lights, so the picture looks pale and not rich. I know what I’m talking about, as the window in my living room is quite large and is placed on the sunny side of the building, so watching it during the day was not the best experience.
The straightforward way to fix this is to turn up your TV’s brightness to match the picture to the ambient light. You need to open your TV’s settings and change the brightness in the “Picture” submenu.
LG TV brightness setting options
You should know that LG TV has several options for setting the brightness of the TV.
Preset modes: I think you probably know them; they were still in the old CRT TVs; they are cinema, sport, and game modes. In these modes, not only is the brightness changed, but also other parameters like contrast.
Auto-brightness mode: when this setting is switched on, the TV changes its parameters independently depending on the ambient light. The TV receives information about the ambient light from the light sensor. This mode has disadvantages; the brightness may be affected by unforeseen factors; for example, the light from the TV screen itself may be reflected from walls or mirrored surfaces, and the TV will incorrectly set the brightness level.
Power Saving mode: this mode also changes the brightness level
depending on the lighting conditions, usually found on LED TVs.
Manual brightness adjustment: you can adjust the brightness level according to your preferences.
How to turn up the brightness on an LG Smart TV
First, let’s discuss the simplest and most obvious way you can raise the brightness of your LG Smart TV. This is a feature that you will use quite often if daytime viewing is important for you, so follow the steps carefully:
- Grab your LG TV remote and locate the “Settings” button. Press the button to access the settings menu.
- Select “All settings” from the settings menu.
- Use the arrow keys on the remote to navigate through the menu options. Look for the “Picture” settings and select them.
- Within the “Picture” settings menu, you will find various options to customize the picture settings. Look for the option labeled “Picture Mode” and select it.
- Next, find and select the “Brightness” option.
- Once you have selected the “Brightness” option, you can increase the brightness level by using the arrow keys or the plus (+) button on the remote. Pressing the arrow keys or the plus button will raise the brightness level incrementally.
- Keep adjusting the brightness level until you achieve your desired brightness setting.
- Once you are satisfied with the brightness level, press the “OK” button on the remote to confirm and save the changes.
- To ensure the changes take effect, exit the settings menu by pressing the “Exit” or “Menu” button on the remote.
The steps may vary slightly depending on the model and firmware version of your LG Smart TV. If you cannot locate the exact settings or encounter any difficulties, consult the user manual specific to your TV model or refer to the manufacturer’s support website for further assistance.
How to turn down the brightness on LG Smart TV
You ask me, how do you lower the brightness if it’s evening? To do this, you must repeat all the previous section’s steps. Let me show you what to do step by step:
- Press the “Settings” button on your LG TV remote. This will open the settings menu.
- Choose “All Settings” from the list.
- Navigate through the menu options using the arrow keys on your remote. Look for the “Picture” settings and select it.
- After that, click on “Picture settings.”
- Within the “Picture settings” menu, find the option labeled “Brightness” and select it.
- Use your remote’s arrow keys or the minus (-) button to decrease brightness. Each press will lower the brightness incrementally.
- Continue adjusting the brightness level until you reach your desired setting. Once you’re satisfied with the brightness level, press the “OK” or “Enter” button on your remote to save the changes.
- Exit the settings menu by pressing your remote’s “Exit” or “Menu” button to ensure the changes take effect.
By following these steps, you can easily turn down the brightness on your LG Smart TV and customize the visual experience to your preference.
How to change the picture mode to adjust brightness on LG Smart TV
Another way you can adjust the brightness is to change the picture mode on your LG TV. These are picture settings presets you can turn on for different usage scenarios of your LG Smart TV. To change the picture mode and adjust the brightness on an LG Smart TV, follow these steps:
- Grab your LG TV remote and press the “Settings” button. This will open the settings menu.
- Here choose “All Settings.”
- Navigate through the menu options using the arrow keys on your remote. Look for the “Picture” settings and select it.
- After that, select “Picture Mode”.
- Select one of the different picture modes within the “Picture Mode” settings menu. These modes are typically labeled Standard, Vivid, Cinema, Game, and more.
Try different modes until you find the one that works best for you in brightness and other settings. I can’t recommend one particular one, as each one is good in its own way.
By following these steps, you can change the picture mode and adjust the brightness on your LG Smart TV, allowing you to customize the visual experience to your liking.
How to disable auto-brightness on LG Smart TV
Have you ever noticed that the brightness of your LG TV may change depending on what is happening on the screen or the lighting in the room? This is because your LG Smart TV has a light sensor, and auto-brightness is enabled in the settings, automatically increasing or decreasing the brightness depending on the environment around the TV and the content the LG Smart TV shows.
You need to disable this function to take control of the brightness in your own hands. To disable auto-brightness on an LG Smart TV, follow these steps:
- Grab your LG TV remote, press the “Settings” button, and select “All Settings” in the opened menu. This will open the settings menu.
- Use the arrow keys on your remote to navigate through the menu options. Look for the “General” and select it.
- Within the “General” menu, look for an option related to “AI Service.” Select it.
- You should find the option to disable “AI Brightness Settings.”
- Exit the settings menu to ensure the changes take effect.
Note that this function is controlled by AI and is only available on certain LG OLED TV models that have an AI processor.
By following these steps, you can disable the auto-brightness feature on your LG Smart TV and have more control over the brightness settings according to your preference.
How to turn off energy saving mode to adjust brightness on LG Smart TV
Another option that significantly affects the brightness of your LG Smart TV is the energy-saving mode. It can automatically lower the brightness so your LG Smart TV consumes less power. To turn off the energy-saving mode on an LG Smart TV and adjust the brightness, please follow these steps:
- Grab your LG TV remote and press the “Settings” button to access the settings menu. After that, choose “All Settings”.
- Use the arrow keys on the remote to navigate the menu options and select “Picture” settings.
- Within the “Picture” menu, look for an “Energy Saving” option and select it.
- Disable the energy-saving mode by selecting the “Off” option that completely turns off the energy-saving feature.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily disable the energy-saving mode on your LG Smart TV, granting you full control over the brightness settings and allowing you to customize the viewing experience to your preference.
Is high brightness hurting your LG TV?
Continuous operation at maximum brightness can potentially impact the lifespan of the TV’s backlighting system. The backlight, which provides illumination for the display, may experience increased strain when the brightness is too high for extended periods. This can lead to a shorter lifespan for the backlight and potentially necessitate repairs or replacements in the long run. Therefore, using the brightness settings responsibly and avoiding keeping the TV at maximum brightness for prolonged durations is advisable.
High brightness levels may also affect the overall image quality of your LG Smart TV. When the brightness is set too high, it can result in an unnatural and overly bright picture. This can lead to a loss of detail and inaccurate color representation, compromising the visual experience. It’s important to find a suitable balance between brightness and image quality to ensure that the TV’s display performs optimally.
