Using a 4K OLED TV as a Monitor? Watch this!

This is the ULTIMATE GUIDE for using your Sony or LG OLED TVs as a monitor. I include tweaks, programs, and accessories to get the most out of your TV-as-a-monitor!! Let's get Ahnest!

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Overview
0:35 - Should YOU use an OLED TV as a monitor?
3:47 - Monitor arms
4:57 - BEST software and tweaks (All OLEDs)
5:33 - FancyZones - Window management
6:26 - MacType - Sharper text
6:49 - BEST software and tweaks (LG Specific)
6:56 - Disable auto dimming
8:49 - LGTVCompanion - Turn screen on/off with your PC
9:49 - Listen to music with Screen Off
11:03 - Boot your TV faster
11:40 - Quickly switch inputs
12:05 - Mac users beware

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[kenneth_jensen]

Awesome tips and tricks. I bought a LG C2 42", which I'm using now. I got around the ABL by setting HDMI input to PC and choose either the isf modes and/or game mode.
Under there the dark isf mode is set to 63 OLED pixel brightness, contrast to 80, gamma to BT.1886, color dept under Color to 55 and sharpness to 0, which also helps in some games.
light isf is set to 93 OLED pixel brightness, contrast to 80, gamma to 2.2, color dept to 55 and sharpness to 0.
This way, you still have your warrenty. I hope it works for you too.

[deanmeixner]

A great hint to get almost retina like text on a Mac, use a USB-C to HDMI cable and set the resolution to 3008x1692, sure it's a little larger than normal, but much clearer. BTW, Activity Monitor says the resolution is 6016x3384 (same resolution as the XDR) but scaled.

[TheRealMafoo]

I just got an LG C2, and I have watched about 50 videos before this one, and this has by far the best information on using it as a Monitor that I have seen on youtube. Thank you so much for this information! Cheers

[scienceontheright]

I use a Caldigit box that acts like a dock for my Macbook Pro. It has a Display Port on the back. I then bought a high quality cable that is Display Port at the source, and HDMI at the screen. By one that supports HDMI 2.1 and 48Gbps. That worked like a champ!

Also, great info in this video. Thank you! Loved the hard-coded numbers for switching between inputs.

[triedge]

my mama would give me the chancla for sitting that close to the tv. Dunno if i should do this i feel the chancla incoming

[BennyRietveld]

Addendum... switching to "PC input" actually made a *considerable* difference! It was especially noticeable on music writing software like Sibelius... So thank you again! Now it will be even easier to work and then quickly go to wasting time on my PS5!

[Tolk]

Switching the input to PC mode gives you the opportunity to use the Chroma RGB 4:4:4 120Hz in 4k + reducing the input delay, which greatly, very much affects the positive experience of use. Absolutely must do.

[DarrenYeats]

1. To see the basic potential of the OLED display, set the computer to the resolution of the TV panel (normally 3840x2160).
2. Picture modes other than Vivid/Standard such as Filmmaker, are likely to be much more neutral technically (check review settings at rtings, techradar etc.)
3. Picture > Advanced settings > Clarity > Adjust Sharpness > set to 0 (out of 50). Once (1) and (2) were dialled in, this aspect became more visible.
4. For Linux Gnome or Windows users, if under settings for Display > Scale you find yourself torn between two values, then try in addition Accessibility > text size.
5. From rtings (for C2) "For an optimal PC .... experience and proper chroma 4:4:4 support, it's important to set the input icon to 'PC' for the HDMI port you are using." Input button > Home Dashboard > Edit Inputs > click on the HDMI port icon to the side of the desired input. I'm not a gamer so I haven't used the Game Optimizer settings.

[youngbuck]

Just bought a LG C3 48" today as a computer monitor, and I will say I love it... I got a swivel mount coming with install this upcoming week to watch it in bed at night as well... honestly your video really helped my decision making... thank you!

[SirWaffleGaming]

JUST bought an LG C2 and love it.

Just to add to the tips: If you're experiencing flickering or screen tearing w/ an OLED LG TV and use GSYNC, it's unfortunately a hardware issue involving changing gamma curves in VRR. The panel can't change gamma curves fast enough if framerates change quickly w/ GSYNC. The only solution is to turn if off.

In the week that I've own mine using it for both work and gaming, it's happened 3 times, curiously only while I was watching YT. I disable it when using the desktop and enable it during games, and from what I've read pairing the LG C2 w/ a 3080 TI makes sure those fast framerate changes don't happen frequently. It's something to consider. Gaming w/o GSYNC isn't a bad experience at all, and assuming you have stable framerates in your system you should be perfectly fine if you can run > 80 FPS regardless.

[TheSgtGijoe]

Just got a LG Oled TV, I came back to this bookmarked video and rewatched on the quick switch inputs and booting up faster tweaks! Highly appreciate this! :)

[slaynnyt]

Hey man nice tips for helping out those getting started with LG OLEDs. Just wanted to mention something that took me months to learn for the tip of turning screen off. When you use the TV with game mode (in a PC or Console) the quick settings menu is replaced by a gaming mode settings and you have no access to the turn off screen option anymore. To get it back AND keep the game mode on, you have to go to Settings > All Settings > General > Game Optimizer > Game Dashboard and turn it off. And if you need to go back to the game dashboard, just add a quick settings shortcut for it (has the icon of a gamepad) Now you have the best of both worlds! :)

[successgraph]

Thank you for this video. Switching the HDMI input mode to PC fixed a massive mouse pointer lag that I was experiencing when connecting my MacBook to my LG 43" TV. Subscribed.

[ErsinDincelli]

One of the most useful YouTube videos I have watched recently. Thanks for all the great tips!

[RichardServello]

I've had a 48" LC C1 as my main monitor for about a year now and it's been GREAT. Best display I've ever owned. I won't be going back.

[blm]

Thanks for this video ! I just bought an LG Flex which is basically a C2 with flex and somme tweaks, and your tips worked perfectly !

[InventiveImagery]

This is the first YT video I've watched on my LG C2. Gotta say you look incredible haha. Great studio set-up and shot

[MorrisChannel]

For the longest time, i have always had a monitor and a tv linked to my pc. Having those benefits have been awesome

[grantanthonylawler]

Super helpful! Love your videos. I can't believe that this video was made by you because I watch all of your videos regularly and this isn't really something that I thought you would make a video on. On top of that, I had been looking for this video forever to figure out how to optimize my LG C2 even before I got it, and it didn't really exist until you made it. Kinda a long rant, but I just thought it was odd. Thanks again!