Best Smart TV app settings for stable playback — 2024 guide

[BettyStream]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[BufferBuster]

Finally a 2024 version of this guide! My LG settings needed an update.

 

[CarlDigital]

The buffering setting under Advanced in my Samsung was the culprit for me.

 

[PaulHD]

What Samsung model are you using? Settings differ a lot between OS versions.

 

[EricNetPro]

Samsung Tizen 2023. The internal storage settings for apps is different from older models.

 

[TomBuffer]

LG WebOS 6.0 here. The DNS setting tip worked immediately. Thank you.

 

[TechMike88]

Do these settings apply to Android TV too or just Samsung/LG?

 

[NetNerd92]

Android TV has its own set of tweaks. I can post a separate guide for that.

 

[DonaldTV]

Please do! Android TV is a mess with app settings.

 

[DennisTV]

The HDMI port setting on Samsung TVs affecting input lag — never would have figured that out alone.

 

[BrendaLogin]

Game Mode on my Samsung TV reduces input lag but affects color profile. Worth it for responsive apps.

 

[PaulHD]

Turning off Motion Plus on Samsung completely fixed my soap opera effect issue.

 

[GregWifi]

Thanks for the tip about disabling Samsung's content recommendations. It was slowing my home screen.

 

[GregWifi]

The network buffer setting in the app (not the TV) is different from the TV's own buffer. Both matter.

 

[SuzieQ_Tech]

Bookmarked and sharing. Best guide for Smart TVs I've seen this year.