But what brightness settings hould you opt for? And how do you go about adjusting the setting on some of the most popular TV models? In this guide, our Reliant tech experts will take you through everything you need to know!
Recommended TV Brightness Settings?
You’ll want to strike a good balance when it comes to your TV’s brightness. You’ll want to make sure it’s not too bright, but also that it’s not too dim. A TV that’s too bright is simply uncomfortable to watch and will result in tired eyes. A TV that’s too dim, on the other hand, makes it difficult to notice details in the image, resulting in a diminished experience.
Optimal brightness settings can differ massively from TV model to TV model. We recommend playing around with your TV’s brightness settings until the image looks just right. If dark images appear washed out, or your eyes begin to strain, it’s likely the TV is too dark or too bright.
You’ll also want to consider the amount of ambient light in your room. The more ambient light there is, the brighter your TV screen will need to be, so that the image doesn’t appear washed out. The darker your room is, the darker the image will need to be, to reduce eye strain.
If you’re watching TV in a particularly dark room, then you’ll want to reduce your TV’s brightness by a number of increments. Reduce it until black values on-screen appear deep and satisfying while ensuring you can still spot details in the brighter spots. The image should not appear washed out, and you should be able to relax your eyes.
The brighter your room is, the more increments of brightness you’ll need. Adjust the brightness of the screen until the image looks solid. You should make sure black values are deep, and that brighter parts of the image aren’t lacking in detail. On extremely sunny days, you may need to in crease brightness by increments of up to 15, to ensure the image looks just right.
Some LG TV models come with AI Brightness control, which utilises a special sensor to detect ambient light levels. It can then use that information to adjust screen brightness to a suitable level.
How To Change Your TV’s Brightness Settings
LG TVs
LG TVs let you quickly adjust screen brightness via the Advanced Settings menu.
Follow the steps below:
Settings menu > All Settings > Picture > Advanced Settings > Brightness Adjustment Slider
TCL TVs
To adjust the brightness on your TCL TV, you’ll need to head to the “TV Brightness” menu.
Follow the steps below:
Settings menu > TV Picture Settings > TV Brightness > Adjust brightness
Samsung TVs
Your Samsung TV’s brightness can be adjusted from the “Expert Settings” menu.
Follow the steps below:
Settings menu > All Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness Adjustment Slider
What Is The Difference Between Brightness And Contrast?
Brightness and contrast are very often confused with one another because they both go hand in hand. Contrast itself refers to the differences in brightness between the darkest and brightest parts of an individual image. When the contrast is higher, the difference between the two becomes much clearer, and images appear more dense with detail!
The perfect brightness settings will result in an improved visual contrast in your images. Improved contrast makes it much easier to notice distinct shapes within each image.
Brightness and contrast both go hand in hand. Your TV’s brightness setting controls how dark certain parts of an image appear. Contrast controls how bright other parts of the image appear!
While brightness controls how dark the dark parts of an image appear, contrast instead controls how bright the brightest parts of the image appear.
It’s worth playing around with your TV’s contrast settings to find the right balance. If you set the contrast too high, it can result in too much light showing up in the image. In such a case, the image will appear washed out, and some of the finer details may be lost. If you set contrast too low, then there won’t be enough light. The whole image will appear too dark, and you’ll have trouble making any image out!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Best Brightness Setting For Your TV?
The best brightness setting for your TV will provide a balanced image that is neither too bright or too dark. If brightness is set too high, then all of the darker highlights in the image will appear washed out and dull. If the brightness is too low, then there won’t be enough contrast, and you’ll miss out on loads of detail!
Is It Better To Have Brightness High Or Low At Night?
When the sun has set, and bedtime approaches, it’s best to lower the brightness of your TV. If there’s little ambient light in your room, then intense brightness from your TV may cause significant eye strain. Lower brightness also exposes you to less blue light. Blue light is known to interrupt the release of melatonin in the brain. This key hormone is essential for sending you to sleep!
Should You Use 100% Brightness?
There are few situations where you would ever really need to use 100% of your TV’s total brightness. The only situation in which you may need to max out on brightness would be if your room was subjected to heavy ambient light levels. If you were to set your TV to max brightness at all times, you may be putting its lifespan at risk. High brightness puts a significant strain on your TV’s display!
