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I changed these 12 settings on my Apple TV to instantly improve the performance


A few quick settings tweaks on your Apple TV can dramatically improve your viewing experience - here's what to change.

By default, the Apple TV tries to output HDR everywhere it can -- but that also means it might juggle the format when you navigate menus or try to load SDR content, possibly resulting in stutters and annoying black-screen flashes. Apple's built-in Color Balance tool uses your Face ID iPhone's sensors to read on-screen test patterns and generate a personalized calibration profile. The default linear keyboard forces you to scroll through rows of letters -- switching to Grid arranges characters in a matrix, cutting navigation swipes in half.

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