Watching the World Cup is the one time I’d use motion smoothing on a TV — for streaming movies, I avoid this setting like the plague
The author discusses the use of motion smoothing on TVs, particularly in the context of watching the upcoming 2026 World Cup. While typically avoiding this feature for movies, they find it enhances the viewing experience for sports. The article explains how motion smoothing works and its varying effectiveness depending on the TV model.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup is set to begin on June 11.
- ▪Motion smoothing is a video-processing technique that adds artificial frames to enhance motion clarity.
- ▪The author usually dislikes motion smoothing for films but finds it beneficial for watching soccer.
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Televisions Watching the World Cup is the one time I’d use motion smoothing on a TV — for streaming movies, I avoid this setting like the plague Features By Dave Meikleham published 26 May 2026 My TV’s TruMotion features are hideous for films, but make sports look smooth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Stock Videos-Copyright Free) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us, kicking off on June 11.
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