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5 settings I changed on my TV to greatly reduced my electricity bill - and why they work


With a few simple changes, you can ensure your modern TV only uses the power it truly needs, even though these models are more energy-efficient than ever.

Adam Breeden/ZDNETA modern TV uses significantly less energy than one from a decade ago — which makes sense, given how much more power-efficient today's display panels have become. By turning off individual pixels when displaying dark scenes, OLED TVs consume less power compared to traditional LCDs, which require a backlight that's always on. LED-backlit TVs use a fraction of the electricity that older LCD screens consume, and OLED technology offers even greater efficiency.

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