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- Enabling game mode on Samsung smart TV optimizes your settings for a better gaming experience.
- You can turn on Samsung TV game mode by navigating to the Settings menu.
Game mode is a feature on Samsung TVs that optimizes the picture quality and low latency to prevent lagging & motion blur. To enable it and make your gameplay smoother, follow the guides provided in this article.
How to Enable Game Mode on Different Samsung TV Models
On Samsung Smart TVs, the Game Mode feature will automatically turn On when you connect a gaming console to the TV. You can use the feature only when the current TV Input/Source is connected to a gaming console. If it doesn’t automatically turn On, you can manually turn on the feature using the following steps.
Important Notes!
- Game Mode does not work normally on Samsung TVs. For instance, you can’t enable this feature while streaming.
- The Samsung TV’s Picture Mode and Sound Mode will automatically change to Game Mode when it is turned On.
- When using Game Mode, the screen might shake a little.
Enable Game Mode on Latest Samsung Smart TVs (2024-2023)
1. Start by powering your Samsung TV. Tap the Home button on your remote control to navigate to the Settings option.
2. On the Settings menu, select All Settings → Connection → Game Mode Settings.
3. Now, select the Game Mode option to turn it On or off, or choose Auto.
Alternate Method: Press the Settings button (Gear icon) on the remote control to launch the Quick Settings menu & navigate to the Game Mode option. Select it to enable the feature.
Enable Game Mode on Other Samsung TV Models
Follow the steps below to enable the Game Mode on older Samsung Smart TVs. If you are not sure about which year your TV model is, follow the steps based on the settings options available on your TV.
- 2022 Models: Grab your remote and tap the Home Button. Then select Menu → Settings → All Settings → Connection → Game Mode Settings and choose the Game Mode option to enable it.
- 2021-2020 Models: On your remote, press the Home button and select Settings → General → External Device Manager → Game Mode Settings → Game Mode.
- 2019-2017 Models: Press the Home button on your remote to open a Menu. Select the Settings option and head to General → External Device Manager → Game Mode Settings. Then, select Game Mode to turn it On.
- 2016 Models: Navigate to the Settings menu and select Picture → Special Viewing Mode → Game Mode.
- 2015-2014 Models: Open the TV menu and navigate to System → General → Game Mode.
Note: When connecting a PC to your Samsung TV using an HDMI cable, you should manually turn On the Game Mode. If you want the best gaming performance while gaming on your Samsung TV using a PC, connect the HDMI cable to the 4K @120 Hz HDMI port (indicated by a gaming controller icon).
Is It Possible to Enable Game Mode on Samsung TV Without Remote?
In the event that your Samsung TV remote stops working, you can still continue to navigate the Settings menu and enable Game Mode on your TV using the Samsung TV remote app called SmartThings. Here’s how to do it.
Note: Connect your Samsung TV to the WiFi network your phone is connected to before pairing the TV and remote app.
1. Install the SmartThings app on your smartphone and open it. Then, sign in to your Samsung account or create one.
2. After signing in, the app will automatically start searching for nearby devices. Once your TV name appears, tap on it.
3. Enter the PIN that will show up on-screen to pair the TV with the app. Finall,y tap the Done button to finish pairing.
4. Now, tap the TV Remote button to access the virtual remote, navigate to the Game Mode option, and enable it.
Now, you will be able to enable the Game Mode feature on any Samsung Smart TV model between the years 2024-2014. Enabling this feature changes the TV’s settings to give you the best gaming experience but at the cost of good picture quality. This is because of the removal of picture processing. If you are okay with that, go ahead and use this feature.
FAQ
You shall enhance the picture quality of your Samsung TV while gaming by enabling the Input Signal Plus feature. To do so, navigate to Settings → All Settings → Connection → External Device Manager → Input Signal Plus and select the HDMI source your gaming console is using.
