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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn off motion smoothing

Remove the overly smooth soap-opera look from films and TV dramas.

Sony · Google TVAbout 3 minutes9 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Put on a film or television drama rather than sport

Put on a film or television drama rather than sport, so you can judge the motion clearly.

FOLLOW ON YOUR DEVICE01
Look for: Put on a film or television drama rather than sport

A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.

Open Sony UK Support guidance
Written guidance · take your time
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Put on a film or television drama rather than sport

Put on a film or television drama rather than sport, so you can judge the motion clearly.

STEP 2

Press the Quick Settings button

Press the Quick Settings button (the cog) on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Settings button highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select Settings

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Display & Sound

Example screen with select display & sound highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Picture & Sound

Example screen with select picture & sound highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Select Picture

Example screen with select picture highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Select Motion

Example screen with select motion highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Select Motionflow

Example screen with select motionflow highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

Select Off, or choose Custom and lower Smoothness

Select Off, or choose Custom and lower Smoothness if you prefer a little smoothing.

Example screen with select off, or choose custom and lower smoothness highlighted.
Step 9

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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