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:

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 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.