Hey everyone,
I recently came across the “Auto-adjust display refresh rate” option in my Roku settings. I’m not exactly sure what it does and whether I should keep it on or off.
I mostly watch movies and some sports through streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and ESPN.
Has anyone here noticed any real difference in quality or performance with this setting turned on? Does it help with motion blur or buffering at all?
Thanks in advance!
I can't really answer your questions since I've never tried the setting one way or another, but have you seen the support article?
If this is enabled, the Roku circuitry sends the signal output at the refresh rate used by the original source material, commonly 24 fps (frames per second), 25 fps, 30 fps, 50 fps, or 60 fps. Every time the source refresh rate changes, the TV must adjust its display to accommodate the new rate, which on many sets results in a short blackout or other display disruption that some find objectionable.
This can happen when starting/stopping new programs, when going in/out/between commercials, wherever the refresh rate of the source material changes.
If "Auto-adjust display refresh rate" is set OFF, the Roku converts and sends everything at 60 fps so the TV doesn't have to adjust on the fly and you don't get those frame rate transition disruptions.
The tradeoff here is that, non-60 fps sources may not appear as smooth without a Roku refresh rate adjustment, depending on whether your Roku or your TV does a better job of refresh rate conversion. You have to decide whether this change is worth it to you.
Be aware that the setting, often times also called FRM (Frame Rate Matching) is app dependent. Some support it, some don't, some are in the middle and a bit buggy.