Unlock ALL your LG TV settings with ColorControl app + New Tweaks (Windows)

You need to make sure you're in an HDR game and select the FMM preset first, only then you need to click on HGIG on ColorControl and it will be sent to the TV (and the currently selected HDMI/preset)

P40L0

Love your app but I'm having an issue with it and my LG G5. I'm able to apply hdrFMM and HGIG on my PC by using the Expert menu options, which is using HDM1, and i can see these settings change in the LG tv menu happen in real time. But when I try to do the same for hdmi 2, 3 and 4, nothing changes. I have my series x, ps5 and switch 2 on the other inputs and I'm using the HDMI port drop down menu to select the input.

Scott

UPDATE 2025/06/09: - Added more guidance on how to force-enable HGIG in HDR FMM preset via ColorControl for 2023+ LG OLEDs

P40L0

No, with TPC Off I would keep Pixel Shift On.

P40L0

If I turned off tpc via the app is it recommended or rather safe to turn of pixel shift because your chart says to keep it on ?

Laurens

Yes it will be applied in SDR. You can test it by just seeing the luminance of the currently displayed content increasing noticeably with the same OLED Light value

P40L0

I tried setting the peak brightness to high via the color control and I was able to change it successfully to whatever value I wanted but no matter what the setting itself was always greyed out on my G4. Does setting it to high affect anything if the option is still greyed out? I feel like the TV is very inconsistent on whether greyed out options are still “applied”.

TJ Meehan

First open an HDR game on the TV while staying in ALLM + FMM. Then on ColorControl click Expert Button in the upper part of the app -> Dynamic Tone Mapping -> Click HGIG and it will be applied to the TV preset permanently (unless you manually change it again)

P40L0

I'm in the app, found my G4, expert tab, but how do I activate hgig in filmakker? I think you give very good advice on what to do, but for those of us who have no idea, we need to know how to do it. Thank you.

Franru

Ciao, una volta messo HGIG nel preset HDR FMM ti conviene non toccarlo più se vuoi tenerlo sempre (anche dopo aggiornamenti firmware). Non appena lo cambi di nuovo in Attiva o Off, sì, ti tocca usare di nuovo ColorControl se vuoi tornare ad HGIG lì

P40L0

Buongiorno Paolo. C'è modo di salvare le impostazioni quando impostiamo HGIG su FMM? Se per qualsiasi ragione cambio su attiva devo sempre ripassare per color control. Sono su Lg C3 Grazie mille

Drugo-_-Lebowski

In this case you don't need it as you would always be Limited/Low there

P40L0

I only play hdr on my ps5 so not sure if there is anything needed to change i got limited on in the tv and on the ps5 is that enough or does doing it via the app have any advantage?

Emil Mathisen

Yes, Limited = Low. You don't "need" it but honestly these TVs are pre-calibrated for Limited/Low range and the "Auto" setting is often bugged creating mismatches if the consoles are set to High. I would just force everything to Limited/Low and have a peace of mind. You can also do other stuff with ColorControl as well if you want, as listed.

P40L0

So settings it to limited would be same as low right? What im asking is are there a need to use the app for the hdmi black level on a g2?

Emil Mathisen

Yes, it's the same setting just with different naming (between the app and different LG OLEDs series). No, ColorControl doesn't void your warranty as long as you don't enter into the hidden Service Menu of the TV (but you don't need to do that anymore since 2022 series and newer)

P40L0

Is the hdmi black level the same as video range in the tv settings or can you only see the hdmi black level in the colorcontrol app? Also does it void warranty?

Emil Mathisen

I sent you a DM about all my issues. I'm able to load and connect the app but it's more complicated...Let me know if you got it.

LeonSKennedy

You can find previous/new versions to download on its GitHub page

P40L0

How?

LeonSKennedy

Yeah maybe try with the Windows Service or try a different version of the app

P40L0

LeonSKennedy

No, HGIG will still be better for those games which let you set the exact nits of the TV, while new DTM will be much closer to that for those and better for the ones which won't let you. HGIG will always have a slightly lower input lag tho and you can choose to force it even in FMM via ColorControl if you prefer so.

P40L0

So, the new DTM from FMM is better than HGIG on highlights ?

Antonio R

Nothing of that will actually work when PC Mode is enabled...

P40L0

You stated: Fully unlock PC Mode and customize any locked setting to your preference (except TruMotion settings, which unfortunately will remain locked). In my testing thus far, the Clarity Settings available to change via ColorControl are: Smooth Gradation and TruMotion (which can be changed to user selection: judder/blur set to 2). Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction and Noise Reduction are not available in the ColorControl expert settings.

Josh Vaughan

PC Icon / Mode is only recommended if you're not watching movies or videos from that input as it will lock out most Clarity settings useful for them. If you don't watch them from that input, yes, you can use PC Mode to slightly improve texts clarity and color banding. In all cases, always stick with HDMI Black Level (Video Range): Low for these TVs for the reasons you can find here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/lg-2017-2023-oleds-optimized-settings-for-xbox-one-series-x-s-ps4-ps5-switch-pc-and-webos-movies-sdr-hdr-dv.73304/post-99290590

P40L0

Cheers. Thanks for clarifying, it definitely fixes the raised black levels in dark scenes, gonna need to use my torch more:) In your LG OLED optimization guide you suggest not using PC Input Mode and instead using Game Console Input mode. What is the reason for that and would you suggest using PC Mode using LG OLED as PC display and if so what ColorControl settings do you suggest in tandem?

Josh Vaughan

No, it's HDMI Black Level which you should be able to set to Low/High or Auto. Set it to Low.

P40L0

Ok. Thank you. For the LG C3 in ColorControl Expert Settings there is the "Brightness/Black Level" and "HDMI Black Level" setting. I think you are probably referring to the HDMI Black Level option, although there is no corresponding setting that I can find in the C3 OSD settings. Otherwise perhaps you are referring to the OLED Motion Black Frame Insertion? Which can be changed from ColorControl to low. I appreciate you helping to clarify.

Josh Vaughan

I meant always using Low Black Level (or Video Range, the setting name will change between models) instead of Auto

P40L0

You suggest "Unlock and switch Black Level from "AUTO" to "LOW" to fix raised or crushed black levels (black level mismatch) in SDR/HDR/DV presets". Are you referring to changing the "Expert" HDMI Black Level setting to "Auto"?

Josh Vaughan

For people who only have Linux or MacOS, you can use "bscpylgtv" which is an open-source project on GitHub. If you have Python installed, in the terminal do "pip install bscpylgt", for C3 I ran these : - When your TV is in SDR mode : bscpylgtvcommand YOUR_TV_IP_ADRESS set_current_picture_settings "{\"peakBrightness\": \"high\"}" - When it's in HDR mode : bscpylgtvcommand YOUR_TV_IP_ADRESS set_current_picture_settings "{\"hdrDynamicToneMapping\": \"HGIG\"}"

AraMitama7

Nope :) Just remember to change games' Peak HDR Luminance to 1.500 nits in your case and also re-do the system level HDR Calibration for it.

P40L0

Hey Paolo! I managed to get it to work and enabled HGIG with FMM + ALLM. I also changed the black level from 49 to 50. Are there any other settings that need to be changed from your definitive guide, such as "Fine tune dark areas" or anything else?

W90 82

Difference is small: slightly punchier highlights, a bit more contrast and slighltly lower input lag. You have to be in the same Wi-Fi network for the app to work, but if you can't make it don't worry and stick with DTM along the other suggested settings ;)

P40L0

It didn’t work for me unfortunately. The app wasn’t able to locate the TV even after manually adding it. I’ll just stick to HDR FMM + ALLM + DTM. Do you find there is a major visual difference between this setting and adding the HGIG option?

W90 82

Holy you’re quick! Thank you! So essentially games with the ability to set peak brightness like Cyberpunk should look better in theory is what I’m understanding?

W90 82

1. It's better for the games where you can exactly set 1.500 nits Peak HDR Luminance in your case, but may look a bit off for the others where you can't (luckily there are fewer and fewer of the latter). Just remember to also set back Black Level from 49 to 50 if you will do so 2. No ;)

P40L0

Hey two questions: 1. I’m currently using your HDR FMM + ALLM + DTM setting on the G3. Is using Color Control to enable HGIG within FMM better? 2. Does doing this void the warranty of the tv?

W90 82

Are you referring to ALLM / Low Latency trigger? You don't need ColorControl for that but Windows 11 + enabling Game Mode + VRR (G-Sync or Freesync) in it and NVIDIA/AMD Control Panel. Follow my full PC Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88124101 With ColorControl you may then force HGIG even when using HDR Filmmaker Mode preset for gaming to further lower input lag and have a bit better accuracy (when also setup Windows 11 HDR Calibration app and games to 1.500 nits Peak HDR Luminance).

P40L0

I’m experienced with this method. I’ve used ColorControl for years but I still haven’t found a way to force my game mode into PC LG G3

Cornell Dixon

Use the Expert button in Color Control after connecting to the TV and then you can change almost everything how you want (even the greyed out values) for the selected preset on the TV

P40L0

What are the steps to unlock the full pc mode?

Cornell Dixon

Please do a Hunt Showdown optimization post for PS5....🙏It's so frustrating, there's no LG C1 HS settings anywhere. HDR on or On when supported, black level in game etc

Kevin Landry

Where's the DV setting in

Kevin Landry

No you can't but you don't need it from 2023 series as ALLM + FMM + the new DTM: On is even better.

P40L0

Does this allow us to enable HGiG in FMM mode? Meaning we could have FMM+ALLM+HGiG all together?

Jason Tsorlinis

Thanks for that !

Whizzer

My opinion is that for most people and scenario both PC Mode and 4:4:4 are not worth it: you will lose important Clarity options for Movies (as Smooth Gradation, TruMotion) for an almost unnnoticeable benefit in texts clarity. The only case where PC Mode is usefuly is with actual PC usage where you don't watch movies and you don't use VRR, so to preserve lower input lag with other presets than Game Mode (as FMM)

P40L0

Hey btw I don't think you ever mentioned this 4:4:4 chroma thing on your recommendations for LG Oled gaming. I think Vincent recommended to activate it on games and put the icon on "pc" instead of "console". What's your opinion about it?

Whizzer

Yes, you can change inputs from CC. PC Mode will block most Clarity settings (including TruMotion) and you can't force them even with CC, you need to use any other HDMI Icon to restore them.

P40L0

Hi there thanks for the great guide! I was wondering if it is possible to set colorcontrol up to change inputs so I can activate tru motions settings on my desktop? I prefer to watch movies from my desktop and i just cant seem to figure it out.

Godrichman

No, for newer series Cinema Home preset + AI Brightness (DV IQ) + Dolby Vision Precision Detail is even better ;)

P40L0

Question: you have listed Use DV Game preset (with same optimized settings) instead of DV Cinema Home as DV Game demonstrated to be the best DV preset of these TVs (with the best DV Tone Mapping) with the exception of the "Real Cinema" option forcefully set to "OFF"...until now! Unlock and switch "Real Cinema" to "ON" using ColorControl and enjoy DV at its best! for the 2017-2018 tvs I have a 2022 tv. Do I want to do that for dolby content on my 2022 C2 tv?

Andrea Archbold

Mmmh, that's strange, try go to ColorControll github page and see if it's a common issue. If not maybe try opening a ticket. It should work

P40L0

Is there anything special needed to detect or connect to a C2 with current webOS version? The app automatically found a B7A on the same network, but did not find the C2. If I add IP and Mac address manually for the C2 it comes up with a connecting dialog, but gets stuck there and never completes.

Jason Polychronopoulos

Just an update: ColorControl dev just confirmed me that with the next release both AI options and TruMotion: Cinematic Movement can be changed via the app as well ;)

P40L0

No, you cannot (and shouldn't) completely turn off ABL in order to avoid permanent burn-in of the panel, but you can disable TPC & GSR from the hidden Service Menu in order to fix the auto-dimming on dark scene and its broken luminance recovery after. Read here how: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68768852

P40L0

Can we disable the automatic brightness limiter with this app? LG OLEDs reach up to 800 nits for small areas, but anytime a large area of the screen is illuminated the TV software dims the entire screen, making even the brightest areas much less than 800 nits. It's very distracting when it happens.

Arithmetician

I was just about to message you about this actually! I Co tacyed the creator of Colorcontrol and he kindly added this change in for this update. I can confirm it works well!

Felix Newton

Just an update: ColorControl was just updated to v8.4.0.0 also including this improvement: "extended the range of the "Color Temperature" setting from 0<->50 to -50<->50" Go try it ;) https://github.com/Maassoft/ColorControl/releases/tag/v8.4.0.0

P40L0

Awesome. I don't see the cinematic movement option either so I just put clear for now

Andrea Archbold

You're right, I thought it was possible at a glance but currently is not. I updated the guide to reflect that (DV Game preset + Real Cinema: On or TruMotion set to Cinematic Movement is still recommended over DV Cinema Home)

P40L0

I forced my tv to Dolby Vision gaming but on the color app I don't see an option to turn on "AI Brightness (DV IQ)" and "DV Precision Detail" to "ON"

Andrea Archbold

Unfortunately I was told if I reset the settings for a picture mode (in this case game optimiser) then this will reset the calibration. So ideally I'm looking for a fix in which I can change the colour temperature to warm on the colorcontrol app

Felix Newton

Mmmh, probably the color temp was already calibrated by the calibrator and doesn't need to be changed again. Otherwise you can also try to use the "Reset" button from the preset to restore its default settings and it should probably unlock.

P40L0

Thanks for trying to help problem solve this for me, it's really appreciated! The colour temperature was locked out by my calibration I was told, hence why it's greyed out. No AI stuff is enabled. I'm assuming within the ColorControl app there is something missing or that I'm missing, for me to change the 0-50 scale to negative, warm numbers but I can't find it

Felix Newton

Mmmh, strange. The slider should also go "negative" to the Warmer numbers. My question is: why do you have that locked on the TV? It shouldn't be. Maybe try disable AI "stuff" (probably it's AI Auto Genre Selection fault) from general settings and see if you can adjust color temp after. I would avoid reactivating AI Auto Genre Setion too.

P40L0

Okay so on my TV the value is W50-C50, but in the app there is only a slider from 0-50 for colour temperature which refer to 0-C50 and a slider called white balance cour temperature from cool to warm 3 which doesn't change the colour temperature on my LG G2

Felix Newton

Ok. If the app won't open anymore try sign-out/sign-in again in Windows or reboot the PC. It happened one or two times also to me

P40L0

Maybe double check if the preset you're changing has "Warm2/Warm1/etc" values or a "W50 to C50" numerical slider, than change the relative setting in ColorControl app (which will have both). After changing it in the app the TV will generate a prompt for you to accept, then it will apply it for the preset...but if you have a 2017 LG OLED only a white/empty box will appear and you need to click BACK on the physical remote to apply it!

P40L0

I don't know if I'm missing something, but through the app I can only change the colour temperature to a cool value. When I look on my TV the value says cool, even when changing the white balance colour temperature to warm2 through the app. Any suggestions?

Felix Newton

Excellent, I'll be sure to try it out then!

Felix Newton

Absolutely not. You will just have access (and control) of all greyed/locked out settings ;)

P40L0

I have had my LG TV professionally calibrated, but would love to unlock it's fully potential using Colorcontrol. Will using this app mess with the calibration?

Felix Newton

Absolutely not. You can't do harm with this, it's just like having a "super remote" for calibrators with unlocked access to presets and nothing else. The worse that could happen is that a specific setting won't apply to your TV and nothing happens or if you enable heavy processing stuff in Game Mode (like TruMotion) you can increase input lag, but you should know this ;)

P40L0

Will using this program void my warranty for my LG tv?

Ownsin