If you own a Samsung TV, you know the various advantages that this brand of smart TV offers and the many different features that make such an item worth having in your space. However, if you notice that your Samsung smart TV is delayed at random moments, what is the fix?
A common reason for video delay on Samsung TVs is the “Motion Smoothing” or “Auto Motion Plus” feature, which can cause a mismatch between audio and video. To fix this, navigate to Settings > Picture > Expert Settings and turn off “Auto Motion Plus” or adjust its settings.
Another potential cause for video delay is the use of external audio systems, like soundbars or AV receivers. When the audio processing time of these devices doesn’t match the TV’s video output, it can result in a delay. To address this, try using the audio delay or synchronization feature on your external audio device to align the audio with the video.
Samsung smart TVs are known for the reliability, the quality of display, and the myriad of different features that come packed within the TV to tailor your television experience exactly to your own wants and needs. Even so, there are times when functions begin to lag and some owners notice that their smart TV is delayed. If you have a Samsung TV and it is delaying off and on, take a look below to see how this issue can be resolved.
How to Fix Delaying on Samsung Smart TV
It can be incredibly frustrating when you sit down to watch a show, are trying to connect another device, are looking to increase or decrease the audio, are trying to get a game console to work, or are trying to get an HDMI connection to work properly, but are met with delay when attempting to perform those operations on your Samsung smart TV. If you have a Samsung smart TV and it is delayed, take a look below to see what can be done to resolve this issue.
To fix delaying on a Samsung smart TV, toggle the digital audio output, manually adjust the soundbar audio by pressing ‘Sound Control’ on the soundbar, enable the Game Mode setting, disable picture enhancers and other altering features, and be sure all connected devices are updated when mirroring.
Of course, there are general steps that Samsung smart TV owners can take to fix problems with delay on their devices, but if you notice that the delay happens during specific times or within specific functions, there are ways to target those specific areas. For example, if you have an audio delay you can toggle the digital audio output, can check that your TV model supports the content you are trying to watch, especially if it is downloaded, or can take a few short steps to reset the audio completely.
If you have an audio delay, but the delay is not coming from the internal speakers of your Samsung TV, rather the soundbar that is connected to your device, there are a few different ways to resolve such a problem. Most commonly though, press the ‘Sound Control’ button on the soudbar and toggle the audio synchronization by clicking the ‘Left/Right’ buttons on the device until the audio is synced and there is no longer a delay.
For those with a delay while playing a game on their TV, you can switch the TV into game mode. For 2019 – 2021 models go to ‘Home’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘External Device Manager’ > ‘Game Mode Settings’ > ‘Game Mode’ > ‘On.’ For 2016 TV models, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Picture’ > ‘Special Viewing Mode’ > ‘Game Mode.’ For 2015 models, go to ‘Menu’ > ‘System’ > ‘General’ > ‘Game Mode’ and for 2014 Samsung TV models, go to ‘System’ > ‘General’ > ‘Game Mode.’
You can work to reduce HDMI lag by disabling picture enhancing and other altering features, connecting separate speakers to your TV, lowering the resolution of the picture, finding a way to turn off any power saving mode features, disabling the HDMI-CEC, disabling motion smoothing, and enabling Game Mode on your TV.
How to Fix Audio Delay on My Samsung TV (On TV)
Of all the various entities on your Samsung TV that can be affected by a delay, one of the most madding is a delay within the audio. This delay will present itself by having audio that is slower than the picture that is displayed on your device, which means that the picture is moving, but the audio simply cannot stay in sync, creating a very obvious imbalance. If you are having issues with the audio delaying on your Samsung TV, read on to see what can be done.
To fix the Audio delay on your Samsung TV, click the ‘Home’ button on your remote, and from within the Smart Hub go to ‘Settings.’ From here you will select ‘Sound’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > ‘Digital Audio Output Delay’ > then toggle the digital audio output with the slider to fix the delay.
If you notice that the audio delay on your Samsung TV is happening when you are watching download content, the delay could be caused by the content not being synced properly due to it not being supported by your TV. to see if your TV model supports the video codec you have downloaded, consult the user manual of your specific TV model.
It may not be that you see issues with audio delay for download content, but are experiencing more general problems with the audio lagging when it simply should not. If this is you, a reset of the sound on your Samsung TV may be the most effective option. To reset the sound on your Samsung TV, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Sound’ > ‘Expert Settings’ > ‘Reset Sound’ which should cause the audio within the TV to completely reset and realign property with the display.
How To Fix Soundbar Delay on My Samsung TV
Samsung TVs are capable of delivering great sound straight from their internal speakers, but if you are someone who has their device in a large room or simply wants to elevate the audio coming from your TV, you might have decided to add a soundbar to your digital device mix. If you have just connected the soundbar or notice over time that the soundbar is delaying audio when connected to your Samsung TV, take a look below to see how this can be resolved.
To fix a soundbar delay on your Samsung TV, manually adjust the sound control on your soundbar. To do this, click ‘Sound Control’ on the soundbar itself and toggle the sound by increasing or decreasing the synchronization until it matches while adjusting via the ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ buttons.
The above troubleshooting method may work for some that have a specific type of soundbar, but for those of you that don’t have a ‘Sound Control’ button on your soundbar, what might you do to resolve any lag with the audio in your soundbar when connected to a Samsung TV? From your remote control press ‘Audio Sync’ and click on the ‘Skip Forward/Backward’ buttons to manually adjust the sound until it has synced with your TV.
For one more option, you can go into the Settings of your Samsung TV and sync the audio from there, but be advised that this does not work for every soundbar and the most successful way to sync a soundbar is to complete the action from the soundbar itself. Once you are within the ‘Audio’ section of ‘Settings’ simply go to ‘Audio Sync’ and use the ‘+/-’ buttons on your remote control so the sound can be adjusted until it has synced.
How To Fix Game Delay on Samsung TV
One of the greatest advantages of a Samsung TV is that it is more than a simple TV. Owners are able to use their device in a variety of different ways, with one of those being the ability to game by using a separate console that is connected to their television. If you have a gaming console connected to your Samsung TV and you notice that the game is lagging on the screen, what can be done to resolve the delay quickly and effectively?
To fix a game delay on a Samsung TV, activate Game Mode on your TV to bypass video processors that might be causing your content to delay. To do this press ‘Home’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘External Device Manager’ > ‘Game Mode Settings’ > ‘Game Mode’ > ‘On.’
The above method of turning on the Game Mode settings within your Samsung TV is for those who own a model that was made in 2020 or 2021. For those that have older models, there are different ways to turn on this feature for you. For 2017 – 2019 TV models though, the steps remain the same as you will click the ‘Home’ button on your remote and go to ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘External Device Manager’ > ‘Game Mode Settings’ > ‘On/Off.’
For 2016 TV models, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Picture’ > ‘Special Viewing Mode’ > ‘Game Mode.’ If you have a TV model that was manufactured in 2015, go to ‘Menu’ > ‘System’ > ‘General’ > ‘Game Mode.’ Last but not least, if you have a 2014 Samsung TV model, to put it into Game Mode go to ‘System’ > ‘General’ > ‘Game Mode.’
How To Fix Input/HDMI Input Lag on Samsung TV
Input lag is one of those problems that not everyone encounters, so they aren’t aware of the hindrance that it can cause those using another device that is connected to their Samsung TV. Input lag is the delay that occurs when your GPU sends a frame to your TV monitor and in turn, the monitor broadcasts that image, but not quite fast enough, resulting in a lag. If you have an HDMI input lag on your Samsung TV, read on to see how this can be resolved.
To fix an HDMI input lag on a Samsung TV, the most common solution is to disable picture enhancers or other altering features that may be active on your TV. This will vary depending on the TV model that you own, but disable features like “Noise Reduction” or “MPEG Reduction.”
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Once you have these various features disabled, you should then be able to reduce or completely stop the HDMI lag that is occurring. If you have done this and you are still noticing that there is lag when using a game console or other connected device, try the simple trick of switching the HDMI port that your device is connected to. If there are issues with the current port you are using, the issue will be quickly resolved by connecting to a functional port.
You can also work to reduce the HDMI lag by connecting separate speakers to your TV, lowering the resolution of the picture, finding a way to turn off any power saving mode features, disabling the HDMI-CEC, disabling motion smoothing, and enabling Game Mode on your TV. To find the exact steps to enable Game Mode, go to the previous section titled “How To Fix Game Delay on Samsung TV.”
How To Fix Screen Mirroring Lag Samsung TV
Screen mirroring is an incredible feature that allows Samsung TV owners to display the screen of one device directly on their television without ever having to worry about a wired connection. This gives individuals the ability to share content on their device with everyone in the room, without having to pass the laptop, tablet, or phone around, but what do you do if screen mirroring on your Samsung TV is lagging?
To fix a screen mirroring lag on your Samsung TV, you want to first be sure that the device you are mirroring with is up to date. Whether you are using a phone, laptop, or tablet, ensure that the latest software updates have been installed and are running before mirroring again.
Once you have confirmed that the device you are trying to mirror to your Samsung TV is updated, you should be able to connect without any lagging issues, but if you do, there are a few more troubleshooting steps you can take. Try resetting your network. To do this, unplug your router directly from its power source and allow it to sit for 60 seconds before plugging it back in, giving it time to completely reboot, then attempting to mirror with your TV again.
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To fix delaying on a Samsung smart TV, there are a variety of different troubleshooting methods depending on the specific problem you are facing. For example, manually adjust the digital audio output, turn on the Game Mode setting, and even try resetting your network for a better connection.
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