How to Reduce Input Lag on LG TV

Want to play console games on LG TV without interruptions? This guide is for you. It is quite frustrating when an input is lagging or the image takes more time to process though you have a stable internet connection. As a consequence, it will affect your gaming experience to a large extent. Nonetheless, you can reduce the input lag on LG TV by altering some settings on your own.

What Causes Input Lag on LG TV

The following are the factors responsible for input lag on LG TV.

• When the LG TV is not connected to a stable network.
• Improper setting mode on LG TV firmware
• If external connections are not firmly connected
• If you don’t have a gaming compatible LG TV
• Faulty Audio/Video mode on LG TV.
• Due to a corrupted cache in the TV
• If you haven’t enabled gaming mode

How to Reduce Input Lag on LG TV

Try these troubleshooting methods to reduce the input lag on your LG Smart TV.

Change the Picture Mode

Improper picture settings is the key reason for input lag. You can preview our guide on the best LG TV picture settings to change it accordingly.

1. Turn on your LG TV and tap the Home button on the remote.

2. Go to Settings and click Picture Mode Setting.

3. Pick the Picture Mode settings in the options shown.

Now, you can change or customize the Picture mode on your LG TV.

Try Other HDMI Input

LG TV has multiple HDMI ports in it. If you are connecting a external device or a gaming console to your LG TV, remove it and connect it to a different HDMI. This might help in reducing the input lag. Once done, change the input on LG TV to the newly connected port.

1. Switch on your LG TV and tap the Input button on its remote.

2. From the options that appear on the TV screen, select All Inputs.

3. Select the Input to which you have connected the device and hit OK to confirm.

Connect External Speakers

If you are an ardent gamer, using external speakers is worth it, as you can enjoy the game audio without any input lag on your TV. There are many good options available on the market. Get one according to your preference and connect the external speaker to your LG TV. If the device supports it, you can simply turn ON Bluetooth on the speaker and follow these steps to connect it.

1. Turn ON the Speaker and the LG TV.

2. Navigate to Settings and select Sound > Sound Out.

3. Pick LG Sound Sync Bluetooth and click Detect.

4. Now, Bluetooth is enabled on your LG TV.

5. Select the speaker and complete the pairing.

Reduce Resolution

If you are streaming content in 4K resolution, try lowering it. At times high resolution may be the reason to cause input lag. After changing the resolution on LG TV, play the content to check whether the issue is fixed or not.

For Newer LG TVs

1. Turn on the LG Smart TV and click the Settings button on the remote.

2. Go to All Settings > Picture.

3. Select the Aspect Ratio option and set it according to your preference in the opened User Selection menu.

For Older LG TVs

1. Tap the Settings button on the remote once the LG TV is turned ON.

2. Navigate to All Settings > Picture.

3. Choose the Aspect Ratio Settings option and change the Aspect Ratio accordingly.

Disable Energy Saving Mode

Energy Saving Mode on LG TV is one of the most useful features that comes default in all webOS Smart TVs. However, sometimes it is better to turn it off when your firmware is facing any input lag, especially during gaming. You can turn it on again whenever you need.

Turn Off Simplink

Simplink is available only on webOS, and this feature allows you to control multiple HDMI-connected devices with the LG TV remote. Adding more devices to your LG TV will make the input lag. Turn off Simplink on LG TV to avoid this issue.

1. After turning on the LG TV, press the Settings button on its remote.

2. Select All Settings > General.

3. Tap Simplink (HDMI-CEC) and toggle the button to turn it OFF.

Follow the same steps to enable this feature whenever you want.

Enable Game Mode

Instead of changing other settings, enable the Game mode on LG TV to enjoy gaming to the fullest without getting input lag.

1. Switch on the LG TV and tap the Settings button on the remote.

2. Click All Settings and select the Picture option.

3. Tap Picture Mode > Select Mode.

4. Set it to the Game Mode to complete the process.

Frequently Asked Questions