TV Setup and Accessories
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Getting a great TV is only the beginning. The right picture settings, connections and accessories help you make the most of it.
TelevisionCafe’s TV Setup & Accessories guides cover everything from picture adjustments and gaming setup to HDMI cables, wall mounts, streaming devices and everyday troubleshooting. Whether you are setting up a new OLED or improving your existing TV, find practical advice tailored to your screen, room and viewing habits.
HDMI ARC/eARC Not Working? 12 Fixes for No Sound and Dropouts
You turn on the TV, the picture looks fine, and the soundbar is silent. Or the audio works until you switch to a game...
LG Magic Remote Not Working? Try These 10 Proven Fixes
An LG Magic Remote that suddenly stops working can make a perfectly good TV feel almost unusable. The good news is that...
LG C6 Best Picture Settings Guide: SDR, HDR & Gaming
LG C6 Picture Settings: Start Here The LG C6 already looks impressive when you take it out of the box, but a few sensible...
What makes a TV good for gaming?
In the early days of high-definition gaming, a "good" TV was simply one that had an HDMI port and didn't weigh as much as a...
LG Magic Remote: The Only You’ll Ever Need
The LG Magic Remote (current model MR25GA) is frequently cited as the best TV remote on the market, but it is also one of...
Get More from Your TV
Not sure which picture mode to choose, why HDR looks too dark or how to connect your console and soundbar? Our guides explain the settings and connections that matter, with clear steps you can follow at home.
Explore picture settings for movies, sports and gaming, understand HDMI and eARC connections, and find your way around common smart TV problems. Settings can vary by model, screen size and software version, so recommendations should always be a starting point for your own setup.
Choose Accessories That Fit Your Setup
A wall mount needs to suit your TV and wall. An HDMI cable needs to support the signal you want to send. A streaming device should offer something useful beyond the apps already on your television.
Our accessory guides focus on compatibility, practical benefits and value, helping you decide what is worth adding to your setup.
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