How do you reduce the energy consumption of your LG TV?

A lower energy consumption is better for the environment and for your energy costs. That is why LG TV's have several settings that let you lower their energy consumption. You can activate the standby mode or lower the screen brightness, for example. In this article, you'll read how you set up your TV as energy-efficient as possible in 9 steps.

Step 1: press the 'Settings' button
Change the Picture Mode

Step 1: press the 'Settings' button

Grab your remote and press the 'Settings' button. You can recognize this button by the icon that looks like a gearwheel.

Step 2: open 'All settings'

On the left side of the screen, you'll see a row of different icons. Use the arrow key on your remote to go down until you reach All settings. Select this option by pressing the OK button.

Step 3: open General

Use the arrow key to move down until you reach General. Select this option.

Step 4: open Energy Save mode

Use the arrow key to move down until you reach Energy save mode and select this option.

Stap 5: set up Auto Power Off

This function automatically turns off the TV when there hasn't been any user input like zapping for a specific period of time. You decide after how many hours this happens.

Step 6: activate Eco Mode for HDD

This is a handy function when you're connecting a hard drive to the TV. When you haven't used the hard drive for a specific period of time, the TV will automatically switch to standby mode.

Step 7: go to Picture Mode

The Picture Mode also determines the energy consumption of the TV. The brighter the image, the higher your energy consumption. If you want to change this mode, press the Back button until you're in the All settings menu. Go to Picture and select this option.

Step 8: go to Picture Mode Settings

Select Picture Mode Settings. This option is at the top of the list of options.

Step 9: change the Picture Mode

In the Picture Mode menu, you can find different modes. The mode that saves you the most energy is the Eco mode. This way, the TV actively adjusts the brightness of the screen. If you're too distracted when the brightness keeps changing, the Cinema mode is a good alternative. This mode has a lower level of brightness than Dynamic or Standard.

Article by Laurence

Television Expert.