How to adjust picture settings on your Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Nov 23. 2024
Two people enjoy a movie on an outdoor Samsung Smart TV at night, one adjusting the settings.

Your Samsung Smart TV includes a Picture settings menu that lets you select your preferred viewing mode, as well as adjust the image quality. For instance, you can use Movie Mode when watching your favorite movies, or use Eco Mode if you’d like to reduce your TV’s overall power consumption. Expert Settings include different color and image options to help you personalize your viewing experience, such as Brightness, Sharpness, and Color Tone.

Samsung Smart TV displaying a brightness adjustment menu over a scenic forest road image.

You can change the TV’s Picture Mode using the Settings menu. Detailed image adjustments can be made using Expert Settings. For example, you can adjust the brightness if the screen is too dark.

Note: Supported functions may vary depending on the model, region, input signal, and software version.

1 Select Settings on the left side of the screen, and then select All Settings. You can also select Brightness and Picture Mode in Quick Settings if desired.
Interface of a Samsung Smart TV showing settings options including 'All Settings', 'Sound Output', 'Brightness', and 'Picture Mode Eco' highlighted for easy access.
2 Select Picture, then select Picture Mode, and then select from the following:
Samsung Smart TV picture settings menu, showing 'Eco' selected under Picture Mode.
  • Dynamic: Pictures are brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments.
  • Standard: The default mode that is suitable for most viewing environments.
  • Eco: Reduce power consumption.
  • Movie: Suitable for watching TV or movies in a dark room.
  • FILMMAKER MODE: Watch the content (movie or TV show) without any changes to the picture settings. This mode preserves the creative intent of the director.

Notes:

  • Entertain and Graphic are only supported when changing the external device name to ‘PC’ in PC mode.
  • When Game Mode is enabled, Picture Mode and Sound Mode are switched to Game automatically.
3 Next, navigate back to the Picture settings menu, and then select Expert Settings.
Samsung Smart TV's Picture settings menu showing 'Expert Settings' highlighted for advanced adjustments.
4 You can adjust the following advanced picture settings:
Expert Settings menu on a Samsung Smart TV showing adjustable sliders for Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, Tint, etc.

If you made adjustments to the TV’s picture settings and would like to start over, you can reset the picture settings using Expert Settings.

1 Select Settings on the left side of the screen, and then select All Settings.
Quick Settings bar on a Samsung Smart TV screen with 'All Settings' highlighted.
2 Select Picture, and then select Expert Settings.
Samsung Smart TV's picture settings menu with 'Expert Settings' selected.
3 Select Reset Picture.
Expert Settings menu on a Samsung Smart TV with 'Reset Picture' highlighted.

If you are having trouble with the picture on your TV, you can refer to the following content for assistance.

The screen is flashing or has become dark

If your TV is flickering or dimming sporadically, you may need to disable some of the energy efficient features, such as Brightness Optimization, Energy Saving Solution, Motion Lighting, or Contrast Enhancer.

1 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select General & Privacy.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu displaying 'General & Privacy' selected.
2 Select Power and Energy Saving, and then disable Brightness Optimization.
Power and Energy Saving menu on a Samsung Smart TV with 'Brightness Optimization' option highlighted.
3 Disable Energy Saving Solution.
Samsung Smart TV's 'Power and Energy Saving' settings screen, highlighting the 'Energy Saving Solution' option selected.
4 Disable Motion Lighting.
Settings screen on a Samsung Smart TV displaying the 'Power and Energy Saving' menu, with the 'Motion Lighting' option selected.
5 Navigate to and select Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Picture.
Samsung Smart TV menu screen displaying 'Picture' selected.
6 Select Expert Settings, and then select Contrast Enhancer.
Expert Settings menu on a Samsung Smart TV with 'Contrast Enhancer' option selected.
7 Select Off.
Options for 'Contrast Enhancer' on a Samsung Smart TV.
8 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Support.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu with 'Support' selected.
9 Select Device Care, then select Self Diagnosis, and then select Picture Test.
Samsung Smart TV's Self Diagnosis menu displaying various test options including 'Picture Test' highlighted.
10 Follow the on-screen instructions to diagnose the problem.
Screen showing the 'Picture Test' prompt on a Samsung Smart TV.

Note: If no issue was detected during the Picture Test, check the connection between the TV and external devices.

The picture is not bright, or not clear

If the screen appears too dim, try resetting the picture or disabling Brightness Optimization and Energy Saving Solution.

1 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Picture.
Settings menu on a Samsung Smart TV with 'Picture' selected.
2 Select Expert Settings, and then select Reset Picture.
Samsung Smart TV's Expert Settings menu with 'Reset Picture' highlighted.
3 Select Reset.
Confirmation dialog on Samsung Smart TV's Expert Settings menu asking to 'Reset the picture settings?' with options to 'Reset' or 'Cancel'.
4 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select General & Privacy.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu with 'General & Privacy' selected.
5 Select Power and Energy Saving, and then disable Brightness Optimization.
Power and Energy Saving menu on a Samsung Smart TV with 'Brightness Optimization' highlighted.
6 Navigate to and disable Energy Saving Solution.
Samsung Smart TV's Power and Energy Saving menu with 'Energy Saving Solution' selected.
7 You can also try changing the Picture mode. However, if you’d like to adjust the screen’s brightness, navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Picture.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu displaying the 'Picture' menu.
8 Select Expert Settings, and then select Brightness.
Expert Settings menu on a Samsung Smart TV displaying the Brightness slider, with options for adjusting Contrast, Color, Sharpness, Tint, etc.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates, as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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