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Everyone wants an improved TV.

Not all of my tips are free.

LG TV with webOS on screen on wall

So, get yourself the TV upgrade you never thought you needed with these following tricks.

If you want expert picture quality, stick to Filmmaker mode and get rid of those green energy tweaks.

You’ll thank me in the long run.

Samsung S90D power saving settings

Turn off motion smoothing

Another setting that’s easy to recommend toggling off is motion smoothing.

upgrade your TV OS

One major problem your TV could be facing is outdated firmware.

If there’s any TVs out there needing consistent software update check-ins, it would be thebest LG TVs.

Samsung S90D TV settings

Once again, not every TV approaches this setting in the same way.

You might have to hunt around in the backend to find it and even then you might not.

But the TV internet is crucial, especially if it’s a smart TV.

Samsung S90D with software update open

Some modern displays will often be hampered by Wi-Fi connectivity.

Not to mention the fact that most are still stuck on Wi-Fi 5, like theLG C4 OLEDandSamsung S95D.

Connect an HDMI switcher

Your TV might also be limited in its HDMI ports.

Back of TV with wired connection

And for that, you’ll want an HDMI switcher.

That’s where a streaming stick or set-top-box will come in handy.

These devices typically come cheap and offer a range of variations to choose from.

HDMI switcher: Fosmon HD1831

Say your TVisolder and doesn’t even offer 4K resolution.

Those on a budget can go with theRoku Streaming Stick 4Kas the next best (and cheapest) option.

Roku Ultra vs Google TV Streamer side by side

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Samsung S90D OLED TV on table in living room

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The Roku Plus series TV is one of the best smart TVs for streaming in 2023.

Google TV Streamer in front of TV

Hisense U6K Mini-LED TV, one of the best budget TVs, in a living room

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The LG C5 (on left) faces off against the Samsung S95F (on right).

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LG C5 OLED

Samsung S95F with 3D effect

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