Use Game Mode on your Samsung Smart TV

Game Mode and the Game Bar displayed on a Samsung Smart TV while a game is being played

Improve your gameplay with optimised image quality and low latency when you use the Game Mode function on your Samsung Smart TV. Game Mode provides an immersive experience without motion blur or stutter, even on a large screen.

Game Mode should automatically turn on when your game consoles are connected to your Samsung TV. Your TV will detect your Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S, PlayStation 5, or PlayStation 4, and then automatically convert to Game Mode without requiring additional input. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy your experience with Game Mode!

Game Mode and the Game Bar displayed on a Samsung Smart TV, with a game console and game controller next to it

Connect a game console to your TV

1 Connect your game console to your TV using an HDMI cable. To use the 4K @ 120 Hz feature, you should connect to the 4K @ 120 Hz HDMI port (designated by a gaming controller icon) for the best performance.
Connecting your game console to a Samsung Smart TV using an HDMI cable

Note: Depending on the model, your Samsung 4K TV may have more than one 4K @ 120 Hz HDMI port (all designated by a gaming controller icon). Make sure to use a 2.1 HDMI cable to enhance your gaming experience.

2 Turn on both your TV and game console. The connected source will be recognised, and Game Mode will automatically turn on.

Note: Game Mode may not activate automatically on certain game consoles.

Connect a PC to your TV

1 Connect your PC to your TV using an HDMI cable. To use the 4K @ 120 Hz or the 4K @ 144 Hz feature, you should connect to the 4K @ 120 Hz HDMI port (designated by a gaming controller icon) for the best performance.

Note: Depending on the model, your Samsung 4K TV may have more than one 4K @ 120 Hz HDMI port (all designated by a gaming controller icon). The 4K @ 144 Hz feature is only available on certain models.

2 When connecting to a PC, Game Mode will not automatically turn on. You will need to enable Game Mode using the Quick settings menu.
3 For this purpose, press the Settings/123/Colours button on the remote.
Samsung Smart TV next to a Samsung Smart Remote, with the Settings/123/Colours button being pressed
4 From Quick settings, navigate to and select Game Mode.
Selecting Game Mode from the Quick settings panel on a Samsung Smart TV
5 Select ON.
Selecting ON to enable Game Mode from the Quick settings panel on a Samsung Smart TV

Your Samsung Smart TV already has great picture quality, but Input Signal Plus will make it even better. This setting expands the input signal range for HDMI connections. Graphics will appear clearer as a result, so it will feel like you’re truly inside the game.

1 Press the Settings/123/Colours button on the TV remote.
2 From Quick settings, navigate to and select All Settings.
Selecting All Settings from the Quick settings panel on a Samsung Smart TV
3 Select Connection, and then select External Device Manager.
Selecting External Device Manager in the Connection menu on a Samsung Smart TV
4 Select Input Signal Plus.
Selecting Input Signal Plus on a Samsung Smart TV
5 Select the HDMI port that your game console is connected to.
Selecting the HDMI port that your game console is connected to in the Input Signal Plus menu on a Samsung Smart TV

Note: If HDMI Input Signal Plus is turned on, you can enable HDMI 2.1 features on your connected device. Game Mode will automatically enable HDMI Input Signal Plus on game consoles.

Samsung TVs support the following HDMI 2.1 features:

  • Fixed Rate Link (FRL): A signalling technology that is able to achieve higher uncompressed resolutions, including 8K. It’s also able to use 48 Gbps ultra high-speed bandwidth.
  • Display Stream Compression (DSC): A lossless compression algorithm that can achieve higher resolutions and faster refresh rates, such as 4K at 120 FPS (frames per second). It also includes greater colour depths at 8K.
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR eliminates screen tearing for fluid, enjoyable gameplay. When combined with Fixed Rate Link and Display Stream Compression, it delivers high-resolution gaming.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, please check for available software updates. Updating your TV may solve your issue.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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