Blue Tint on Your TV? Here's What the Problem Could Be

Adjust TV color settings.

Settings on "cooler" colors can cause a blue tint. To fix this, go to your TV's color settings and change the color temperature and balance. Warmer color temperatures are more yellow, which can help neutralize the blue tint on your TV. If your TV has color calibration tools, use them to adjust your screen to keep the blue tint away. For example, on an LG TV, go to All Settings > Picture > Picture Mode to select color presets like "Cinema" and "Cinema Home". On some TVs, You can also use the "Eye Comfort Mode" feature. Find it by pressing the Settings button on your remote and going to All Settings > Picture > Advanced Settings > Reduce Blue Light.

Check the cables.

Loose or damaged cables can cause a blue tint on your TV. Make sure all incoming and outgoing cables are snugly fitted into their ports. Also, check the cables for visible signs of damage, like frayed and exposed wiring or sharp bends. Damaged or loose cables can lose data, which then causes your screen to look bluer than it should. If your cable is older or damaged, try another cable to see if that easy step fixes your problem.

Update your smart TV.

Outdated software can have bugs and glitches that make your screen look blue. Go to Settings > Updates (or somewhere similar) and look for any updates you can install now. If you don't have a smart TV, skip this step. Different TVs have the "Updates" section in other places, so if you don't see it immediately, try looking around, checking your TV's manual, or searching online for where you would find updates.

Reset it to factory settings.

Restoring your TV can eliminate settings that keep the screen tinted blue. Since a factory reset erases your personal settings, it's the last suggested step. However, resetting your TV will get rid of any settings keeping the screen at a "cool" color and displaying a blue tint.

Get a new TV.

Aged components may show signs of wear, like having a blue tint. The backlight on some LCD TVs may be aging out. They have a blue tint that gets stronger before eventually not working at all. If other fixes haven't worked, it may be time to replace your TV. You can also reduce the brightness of your current TV screen to extend the life of your backlights and make the blue less visible. If you're confident in your handiness skills, you can try replacing it yourself.