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How to Turn off HDR on Roku TV

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By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on May 17, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Roku The Ultimate Guide to Roku Chromecast Fire TV Apple TV

What to Know

On Roku remote: Press Home button (X5), rewind, down, fast forward, down, rewind. Select Change HDR Mode > Disable HDR.To disable HDR on a Roku streaming device, go to Settings > Display type and select 4K TV or one of the other options.To take advantage of HDR, you'll need to enable HDR for your connected devices (media servers, game consoles, computers, etc.). This article explains how to turn off HDR on a Roku TV. These instructions apply to all Roku TVs that support HDR.

How Do I Turn off HDR on My TV

To turn off HDR on a Roku TV, use the Roku remote to access the secret menu:
These instructions were tested on a 50-inch TCL Roku TV. The menu may look different on other devices, but the same general steps apply. On your Roku remote, press the Home button five times, then press rewind, down, fast forward, down, rewind.
Select Change HDR Mode.
Select Disable HDR.

Why Would I Turn off HDR

If you notice the colors on your TV don’t look right, switching off HDR might make a difference. Also, turning off HDR can help reduce glare on your Roku TV, which is a common problem when there's too much natural light in the room.

How Do I Turn on HDR on Roku

Follow the steps above to access the secret menu and select Change HDR Mode > Enable HDR. If you're using a Roku streaming device, you must go through your TV's settings to turn on HDR. Check the manual or the manufacturer's website to find instructions for changing the display settings. Then, on your Roku, go to Settings > Display type > Auto detect Not all Roku TVs support HDR. If you're considering buying a new TV, make sure the display includes all of the features you want. If you connect other devices to your TV, such as media servers, game consoles, or computers, you'll need to enable HDR in the display settings for each device.

Can You Turn off HDR

Whether or not you can disable HDR depends on your television. For example, some older TCL models don't allow you to change the HDR settings. Most Roku TVs, however, provide this option. If you're using a Roku streaming device and want to disable HDR, go to Settings > Display type and select any option other than 4K HDR TV or Auto-detect.

What Is HDR on Roku TV

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, provides a wider color gamut and contrast range than Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). In other words, bright tones appear brighter, and dark tones appear darker. Most Roku TVs today support 4K and HDR, but you can manually adjust your preferred display settings. Only content that supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision will display in HDR.
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