Blue Tint on Your TV? Here's What the Problem Could Be

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Is your TV looking a little blue? From software glitches to damaged and loose cables and aging components, your TV screen can have a blue tint for many reasons. This wikiHow article lists troubleshooting steps to help you remove the blue tint from your TV screen.

Fixing Blue Tint on a TV

  • Adjust your TV's color settings so it isn't showing "cool" temperatures.
  • Check that all the cables connected to your TV fit snugly and aren't damaged.
  • TV backlights show a blue tint as they age. If your TV is old, it may be time to replace it.
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Adjust TV color settings.

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    To fix this, go to your TV's color settings and change the color temperature and balance. Warmer color temperatures are more yellow, which can help neutralize the blue tint on your TV.
    • If your TV has color calibration tools, use them to adjust your screen to keep the blue tint away. For example, on an LG TV, go to All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode to select color presets like "Cinema" and "Cinema Home".
    • On some TVs, You can also use the "Eye Comfort Mode" feature. Find it by pressing the Settings button on your remote and going to All Settings > Picture > Advanced Settings > Reduce Blue Light . [1]
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Check the cables.

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    Make sure all incoming and outgoing cables are snugly fitted into their ports. Also, check the cables for visible signs of damage, like frayed and exposed wiring or sharp bends.
    • Damaged or loose cables can lose data, which then causes your screen to look bluer than it should.
    • If your cable is older or damaged, try another cable to see if that easy step fixes your problem.
3

Update your smart TV.

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    Go to Settings > Updates (or somewhere similar) and look for any updates you can install now.
    • If you don't have a smart TV, skip this step.
    • Different TVs have the "Updates" section in other places, so if you don't see it immediately, try looking around, checking your TV's manual, or searching online for where you would find updates.
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4

Reset it to factory settings.

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    Since a factory reset erases your personal settings, it's the last suggested step. However, resetting your TV will get rid of any settings keeping the screen at a "cool" color and displaying a blue tint.
5

Get a new TV.

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    The backlight on some LCD TVs may be aging out. They have a blue tint that gets stronger before eventually not working at all. If other fixes haven't worked, it may be time to replace your TV. You can also reduce the brightness of your current TV screen to extend the life of your backlights and make the blue less visible.
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      1. ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-enable-the-reduced-blue-light-setting-CT10000018-20153164952410
      2. ↑ https://www.ifixit.com/Troubleshooting/LG_Television/LG+TV+Blue+Tint/495776

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