A statistical Pole spends over 5 hours a day in front of the TV, we also often turn it on during a different activity so that “something in the background”. Most of us have no idea that it is enough to change a few settings to make electricity bills by up to several hundred zlotys per year.
Eco mode is the basis
Most TV sets have ECO mode. Depending on the model, we can find it in the power settings or general system settings. Most often, we can choose “low” or “high” – the latter gives the greatest savings, but it can also slightly affect the clarity of the image. It is worth knowing that in some models Eco mode is enabled by default. If we switch the TV from standard mode to ECO, the difference in energy consumption can reach up to 10-12%. It’s really a lot, especially if we often use the TV. When we watch TV during the day, this mode can make a noticeable difference in the displayed image, but during a screening in a dark room the difference is not so visible.
You have it on your TV, but you may not know it
In almost every modern TV there is a hidden potential for saving. For several years, many models have been mounted on light sensors that can customize the brightness of the screen to the conditions in the room. The problem is that hardly anyone knows about it, and even fewer people use it. A pity – because when the TV does not shine on full in a darkened room, it not only saves electricity, but also our eyes. To enable this function, just enter the TV settings, find the “System” or “image” tab, and in it the option “Environmental Light Sensor” or “Automatic brightness”.
Artificial intelligence can also save
The “AI Energy” function is added to the latest TV models (called differently, depending on the model). Thanks to it, the system will take care of optimal settings, and the savings can be really large. In some models, power consumption drops by up to 13%. Interestingly, manufacturers often promise that this is not at the expense of image quality.
It is also worth setting the automatic switching off
If the evening watching often ends with a nap on the couch, It is worth setting the timer then. This is a very simple feature that you will find in every TV. An hour, two or four – we decide ourselves when the equipment is to turn off.
Source: Gazeta
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