What is Motion Smoothing and Why Should You Turn It Off?

Cinematic movie scene on a high-quality television

Motion smoothing is a TV feature that creates or blends extra frames so movement appears more fluid. Manufacturers use different names, including MotionFlow, TruMotion, Auto Motion Plus, and similar labels. It can help some live sports look clearer, but it often makes films and scripted shows look unnaturally like video—the effect many viewers call the … Read more