Natural Mode Support is a feature present in some Samsung TVs that automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the picture depending on the light level in the room. The TV is equipped with a light sensor that detects changes in light. When the intensity of the ambient light changes, the TV changes its settings to provide an optimal viewing experience. This process is similar to how smartphones automatically adjust screen brightness in auto mode.
How Natural Mode works in Samsung TVs
When Natural Mode is activated, the TV uses a built-in ambient light sensor, usually located on the side or bottom of the screen. This location minimizes the direct exposure of the screen to light. During the day, when there is sufficient natural light, the TV increases brightness and contrast to improve visibility. Conversely, in low-light conditions, high brightness and contrast can be uncomfortable and lead to eye fatigue. In such cases, lowering these parameters can improve the viewing experience. The algorithm also takes into account the overall brightness of the image displayed on the screen, which is one of the parameters used to determine the appropriate brightness in this mode.
Since preferences for Natural Mode may vary, I recommend turning it on and evaluating the image quality under different lighting conditions to see if it meets your expectations. Although this mode is similar to Auto Brightness, Samsung named it Natural Mode for more appeal.
How to Turn On Natural Mode on a Samsung TV
Natural Mode on Samsung TVs is a preset picture mode that provides a balanced and comfortable image by adjusting brightness, contrast, and sharpness for a more natural look. Here’s how to enable it:
- Press the Home button on your Samsung remote to open the main menu.
- Go to Settings.
- Navigate to the Picture section.
- Select Picture Mode.
- In the list of picture modes (such as Standard, Dynamic, Movie), choose Natural.
Once selected, your TV will automatically apply the Natural Mode settings to all content. This mode is ideal for general viewing, offering less eye strain and a more neutral image compared to brighter or more saturated modes.
If Natural does not appear as an option, your TV may not support it directly. In that case, you can try enabling a similar feature called Adaptive Picture:
- Press the Home button.
- Go to Settings.
- Select General, then choose Intelligent Mode Settings.
- Enable Intelligent Mode, and make sure Adaptive Picture is turned on.
This will allow your TV to automatically adjust brightness and contrast based on ambient lighting, achieving an effect similar to Natural Mode.
