Why Does My TV Look Blue?
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Press the Menu button on your television's remote. A list of settings should appear on the television. Look for a section labeled Image Mode, Picture Mode, or Display Mode. This section will include preset modes with labels such as Cinematic or Bright. Flip through these modes to see if the resulting image is more to your liking.
Press the Menu button on your television's remote. Look for a section labeled Color Temperature. It will list presets with labels such as Warm and Cool. Change the color temperature setting to Warm. Some TVs will instead list color temperature in degrees Kelvin, such as 6500K or 5700K. Adjust the TV to a setting below 5000K. If you're curious about color temperature, you can read more on color temperature on modern televisions; it's more interesting than you might think.
Try changing the color temperature on the device sending the video to your television. The steps for this will vary depending on the device, but many offer image, video, or picture settings that can impact image quality. Consult the device's manual for more information on the settings it provides.
Check the connection of the device sending video to the television. Make sure the video cable, usually an HDMI cable, is firmly connected to the TV. Our guide to troubleshooting HDMI connection problems can provide more detail.
Check the HDMI cable connecting the device you're using to your TV. Look for signs of wear, including cuts, tears, exposed wiring, or knots. Replace the cable if you notice any damage.
Remove the HDMI cable from the television. Check the end of the HDMI cable's connector and the TV's HDMI port for signs of damage. Replace the cable if the connector appears damaged. If your TV's HDMI port seems to be damaged, try using a different port.
Try connecting a different device to your TV through a different HDMI port. It will help you determine if the problem is with your TV or the device connected to it.
Why Does My TV Look Blue?
Fixing a TV with color issues
By Matthew S. Smith Matthew S. Smith Writer Beloit College Matthew S. Smith has been writing about consumer tech since 2007. Formerly the Lead Editor at Digital Trends, he's also written for PC Mag, TechHive, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 12, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email TV & Displays Samsung Projectors Antennas HDMI & Connections Remote Controls Does your TV look too blue? This problem with your TV's picture quality can cast a blue-ish tint across everything you watch. It's most apparent when viewing a white image but can also skew other colors. This article will help you determine why your TV looks blue and fix the issue.Why Does My TV Look Blue
Your TV's settings are the most common reason your TV might look blue. Most TVs have a wide variety of image quality adjustments that can alter how the image looks. While most settings make the TV look better, a mistake can cause unwanted results, including an overly blue appearance. It's not the only reason a TV may look blue. Other causes include: An incorrect setting on an attached device.Faulty cables or connections.A defective backlight on an LCD television with an LED backlight. A blue tint does not always mean there's a problem. Some TVs have a slight blue tint when operating normally.How to Fix a TV That Looks Blue
Follow these steps to fix a TV that looks blue. These steps should resolve the problem caused by incorrect settings on your television, incorrect settings on a device, or a faulty connection. Turn the TV off and back on again. Doing this rarely helps but only takes a second and has a slight chance of resolving the problem.Press the Menu button on your television's remote. A list of settings should appear on the television. Look for a section labeled Image Mode, Picture Mode, or Display Mode. This section will include preset modes with labels such as Cinematic or Bright. Flip through these modes to see if the resulting image is more to your liking.
Press the Menu button on your television's remote. Look for a section labeled Color Temperature. It will list presets with labels such as Warm and Cool. Change the color temperature setting to Warm. Some TVs will instead list color temperature in degrees Kelvin, such as 6500K or 5700K. Adjust the TV to a setting below 5000K. If you're curious about color temperature, you can read more on color temperature on modern televisions; it's more interesting than you might think.
Try changing the color temperature on the device sending the video to your television. The steps for this will vary depending on the device, but many offer image, video, or picture settings that can impact image quality. Consult the device's manual for more information on the settings it provides.
Check the connection of the device sending video to the television. Make sure the video cable, usually an HDMI cable, is firmly connected to the TV. Our guide to troubleshooting HDMI connection problems can provide more detail.
Check the HDMI cable connecting the device you're using to your TV. Look for signs of wear, including cuts, tears, exposed wiring, or knots. Replace the cable if you notice any damage.
Remove the HDMI cable from the television. Check the end of the HDMI cable's connector and the TV's HDMI port for signs of damage. Replace the cable if the connector appears damaged. If your TV's HDMI port seems to be damaged, try using a different port.
Try connecting a different device to your TV through a different HDMI port. It will help you determine if the problem is with your TV or the device connected to it.