Motion Smoothing is a common feature that you can find on most Sharp TV models. It aims to provide smoother motion by adding extra frames between the original frames of the video. While this Motion Smoothing feature can be beneficial in certain scenarios, it can also lead to some unwanted effects. If you don’t want any smoothing of the video and wish to stream the content in its original picture, turn off the Motion Smoothing by navigating to the Sharp TV’s Picture settings. If you are unsure of how to disable the motion smoothing, refer to the steps discussed below.
How to Turn Off Motion Smoothing on Sharp Smart TV
Based on the Sharp TV model you own, refer to the steps below to disable the Motion Smoothing feature.
Sharp Android TV and Sharp Google TV
1. Tap the Settings button and scroll down to the Display & Sound option.
2. Locate the Picture option and select it. Then, choose the Advanced Picture Settings option.
3. Look for the Motion Smoothing feature (Motion Enhancement or Motion Clearness) and select it.
4. Choose the Off option to disable the feature.
Sharp Roku TV
1. Move to the home screen on the Sharp Roku TV.
2. Hit the Asterisk (*) button on your remote.
3. Navigate to Picture Settings and look for the option Action Smoothing. If you don’t see this option, check it under Advanced or Expert Picture Settings.
4. Finally, hit Action Smoothing and turn it off.
Sharp Aquos TV
Motion Smoothing feature is available only on selected Sharp Aquos models. Look for the Motion Enhancement or AQUOS Motion option in the Picture settings and disable it to turn off the Motion Smoothing feature.
Why You Should Turn Off Motion Smoothing on Sharp TV?
Here are some reasons you might want to consider for turning off this feature.
- It can create noticeable flaws during transitions, such as shadows or dropped frames.
- This feature produces visual artifacts not present in the original content.
- For gamers, enabling this feature can make gameplay feel sluggish and unresponsive.
- Movies can appear overly smooth, resembling a digital video rather than a cinematic experience.
FAQ
This problem primarily occurs due to minor bugs or glitches. Exit the Advanced Picture Settings menu and reopen it. If this doesn’t work, restart your Sharp TV and check again.
