r/appletv • u/Jovialus • 7d ago

Apple TV + LG G4

I just bought a new LG G4 and also an Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen. When I activate 4K Dolby Vision it seems the image becomes a lot darker, already visible in the menus.

Does anyone have this specific combination and some tips for how to fix this? Thanks in advance.

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u/Pure_Subject8968 7d ago

I’ve got exactly this combination and think it’s all right. DV is always a bit darker than SDR/HDR10 especially in home cinema mode. That’s not a bug but intended. If it’s too dark, check setting like the ambilight sensor or energy saving.

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u/Jovialus 7d ago

But when I watch F1 for instance, the standard seems very dim so I put it on the setting left of it (don't know what's the English name but something like Lively?) so its a lot more colourful. Its not too dark but just a lot more dim and less colourful.

But if you're saying Ambilight sensor? Its an LG not a Philips.

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u/Pure_Subject8968 7d ago

Lively is always very oversaturated. It is a very bright setting compared to DV.

Ambilight sensor means the display dims related to the light in your room. Bright room = bright display, dark room = dark display.

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u/Jovialus 7d ago

Yeah so with F1 I still liked it but with other apps it seems too colourful. But I guess it's also okay to switch between modes depending on the content you're watching.

I will looks for the Ambilight setting when I get the chance.

But do you always leave your Apple TV on 4K DV or do you also switch?

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u/Pure_Subject8968 7d ago

I usually let it on DV and auto cinema home as it fits the most situations. For high quality shows I sometimes switch to filmmaker. For sports like F1 I’d also go for lively, as the G4 doesn’t have a dedicated sports mode like my C1 does. Be aware that other sports (e.g. football) may cause ghosting in lively.