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Apple TV's New iPhone-Based Color Balance Feature Coming to 2015 and Newer Models
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Tried here, Dolby Vision when I enabled it under video for my DV capable TV apparently is self-calibrated. It told me it didn't need it.
Probably because it supports Dolby Vision. I just tried to use it on my Sony Z9F and it was grayed out for this reason.
LGs aren't special in this regard. They'll still need adjustments to dial in the optimum picture.
LG CX OLED Calibration Settings
We used the following calibration settings to review the LG 55" CX (OLED55CX), and we expect them to be valid for the 48" model (OLED48CX), 65" model (OLED65CX), and the 77" model (OLED77CX).
www.rtings.com
Proper settings for some things like white balance will even vary from panel to panel.
You can still use it in non-DV modes.
It seems there is no reason to upgrade my Apple TV 4K to the new version. I can buy a new remote for $59 and the color calibration feature will work too (on both the 4K and HD I have upstairs). I guess these upgrades are mainly to bring new users into the fold rather than entice existing users to upgrade.
Colour calibration is obviously only going to work when using the AppleTV, so for those thinking you’ll save $$ not getting it done, think again (unlike me if all u ever use is the AppleTV)!😜
I’m more surprised to see people using Dolby Vision as the default output on Apple TV 4K. Just use match frame rate and dynamic range matching.
support.apple.com
Turn on Match Dynamic Range or Match Frame Rate on your Apple TV – Apple Support (UK)
Find out how to turn on frame rate and dynamic range matching.
gotta do something about all those wires.
Finally. A really good feature.
Unfortunately I doubt it will work on projected screens. Any info on that?
Unfortunately I doubt it will work on projected screens. Any info on that?
Theoretically it could BUT the outline on screen requires the entire phone to be within the designated area on screen for calibration. The ipad pros with Face ID are just too big.
Yes you should set your TV to SDR and match frame rate and dynamic range, having it set to DV all the time is just fake DV for all non DV content. Anyway, I’m having an issue where it’s not recognizing my phone, I get the pop up to turn my phone around but nothing happens, and then when I get closer the proximity sensor kicks in and my iPhone goes black
I own a lg oled C9 and the feature improved my picture so I don’t understand why you wouldn’t need it. Unless you had your panel professionally calibrated
This confuses me. My Sony has so many different color profiles for different inputs or situations. HDR, Dolby Vision, and SDR are all available through the Apple TV and then the Sony selects my preset based on content. How does this mesh well with that?
Eh, I dunno. I have a C8 and I trust rtings settings more than whatever Apple thinks looks good.
Every TV is different though, even the same exact model, which is why people get independent calibrations. I’m not sure exactly how in depth Apple’s calibration is but at the very least it’s tailored to your specific TV which in theory should be better