This article will teach you how to turn off HDR on Roku TVs and other Roku streaming devices.
Reasons to Turn Off HDR on Roku
Here are some of the common reasons that you might seem odd while watching any video content that makes you disable HDR.
- Video content that is not optimized specifically for HDR.
- Washed-out colors or inadequate contrast.
- Performance issues or system lags while watching HDR video on your Roku.
- Personal preference for SDR (Standard Dynamic Range).
Steps to Turn Off HDR on Roku TV
Although HDR (High Dynamic Range) helps improve Roku’s contrast and picture quality, you may sometimes want to turn it off. You may think about this when your TV has too much glare due to sunlight. In such cases, you may feel SDR content is better than HDR. If you would like to turn off HDR on Roku, check out the steps below.
- Tap the Settings menu
After turning on your Roku device, go to its home page. Use the down navigational button on the D-pad and go to the Settings menu. After selecting, click the OK button on the remote to launch it.
- Press the Display Type option.
Under the Settings page, scroll down and highlight the Display Type option. Then press the OK key on the remote.
- Hit the 1080p TV option.
Now, hit the 1080p TV option to change and turn off the HDR mode on Roku. Your screen may go black for a while and will change to the chosen quality.
- Tap the Yes, looks good option
Now, the Roku will show you an image to confirm the selection. If you are satisfied with the picture, hit the Yes, looks Good option.
Steps to Disable HDR on Roku Using Remote Shortcut
Instead of navigating to the settings menu, you can also use the remote shortcut to change the HDR mode. To do this, press the Home key on the remote five times. Then click the following keys in order: Rewind → Down → Fast forward → Down → Rewind. From the options, click Change HDR Mode. Following that, select the Disable HDR Mode option.
To conclude, turning off the HDR option on your Roku device will improve the color accuracy and compatibility with non-HDR videos. In the meantime, it may lower the contrast and brightness in HDR-supported content. Meanwhile, you can experiment with both SDR and HDR settings and apply the one that works best for your viewing experience.
FAQ
Apple TV, Netflix, and Disney+ are some of the popular channels on Roku that support HDR content. You can add these channels on Roku from the Channel Store.
