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Sw11's avatar
Sw11
Reel Rookie
2 years ago

Tv brightness, settings, Roku tv

I watch Hulu live at night and want to adjust the brightness. I have a Roku tv but clicking the star doesn’t give me picture settings, just audio, captions, and accessibility.
DrAcula's avatar
DrAcula
Newbie
2 years ago

I change the selection from "Brighter" to "Darker" and nothing happens... I work night shifts and the lighting is really low so a bright TV gives me headaches... Anything I can do to fix this without resetting the whole TV?

 

RokuEuniceL's avatar
RokuEuniceL
Retired Moderator
2 years ago

Hi DrAcula,

Greetings from the Roku Community!

We value your inquiry and interest in learning how to adjust the brightness level of your Roku device, and we will be glad to assist you in bringing you the information you need.

To change picture modes, start streaming a movie or TV show or switch to the Live TV, HDMI, or AV input where your other devices are connected. Follow the steps below to change picture modes:

  1. Press * on your Roku remote to open the TV Settings menu.
  2. Select Picture Settings.
  3. Select Picture Mode.
  4. Change the picture mode using the left and right buttons on your remote.

For more details, please check out this support article on how to improve image quality using picture modes on your Roku TV system.

Let us know if it works, and we'll be glad to further assist you.

Kind regards,

Eunice

  • Bonberrow's avatar
    Bonberrow
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    Hi Roku,

     

    I have the same issue and I see other threads asking the same question. Why does the Roku Streambar have auto brightness and no brightness settings?

    Also I can't setup the Roku remote to turn the TV on and off.

    I have upgraded my Roku system only to find the experience much worse. 

     

    Thanks,

    Ben

    • RokuEuniceL's avatar
      RokuEuniceL
      Retired Moderator
      2 years ago

      Hi Bonberrow,

      Greetings from the Roku Community!

      We value your inquiry and interest in learning more about your Roku Streambar, and we will do what we can to bring you the information you need. Usually, the TV's brightness setting is what can improve your streaming experience. Since Roku Streambar does not have that feature, please use your TV's brightness settings to adjust it. Also, kindly check out this support article on why your Roku voice remote is not controlling the power button of your TV. Please follow the steps below to set up your remote:

      1. Navigate to Settings.
      2. Select Remotes & Devices
      3. Select Remotes, followed by your remote.
      4. Select Set up a remote for TV control.

      Please check out our FAQ. This provides additional information and complete steps on how to set up your voice remote to control your TV. Let us know if you have further queries, and we'll be glad to assist you.

      Kind regards,
      Eunice

      • Bonberrow's avatar
        Bonberrow
        Reel Rookie
        2 years ago

        Hi Eunice,

         

        Thanks for the tip on the remote. I still don't understand the brightness issue as I have had the TV with various devices including another Roku plugged in before and never had the brightness change, just with the streambar but thank you for confirming streambar doesn't have a brightness option.