Is the Q70A a suitable TV for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

The Q70A is a new Samsung QLED television set. So, how does this 2021 TV fare when it comes to displaying videogames on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S as well as other home consoles?

You can find out in this guide from Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

The Q70A is a pretty good television set for the PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The new Samsung TV includes a HDMI 2.1 port in addition to supporting features like 120 fps and Variable Refresh Rate. It also features extremely low input lag in game mode.

The HDR capabilities for the Q70A may not be great due to the lack of local dimming zones and only passable brightness levels, but it is good enough to show off the advantages of using the high-dynamic color range.

The only major disadvantage of the Q70A model is the lack of support for the Dolby Vision HDR format, which is being used for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Q70A Screen Sizes

The Q70A is available in the following screen sizes:

  • 55″: QN55Q70AAFXZA
  • 65″: QN65Q70AAFXZA
  • 75″: QN75Q70AAFXZA
  • 85″: QN85Q70AAFXZA

Does the Q70A have HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Q70A comes with four HDMI ports, the first three of which is HDMI 2.0 while the last one is HDMI 2.1.

HDMI 2.0 is good enough to play videogames at 60 frames per second in a maximum resolution of 4K on new consoles. You should also be able to be games at 120 frames per second in a maximum resolution of 1440p.

With HDMI 2.1 you will be able to play at 120 frames per second in a maximum resolution of 4K.

Legacy Consoles Support

The Q70A does not have any composite or component inputs. So, you have to use an adapter if you want to plug in consoles like the PS1, PS2, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii, Saturn, Dreamcast and Xbox.

Since this model does have an antenna/cable input, you should be able to directly connect older systems such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, SNES and Sega Genesis.

HDR Features

The Q70A is compatible with HDR10 and HDR10+ formats in addition to featuring a wide color gamut. This model does not support the Dolby Vision format or come with any local dimming zones.

HDR10 is used by the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

The two Xbox Series systems also support the Dolby Vision format.

Q70A’s HDR Brightness in Game Mode

In order to highlight the advantages of HDR, we recommend getting a television that is capable of displaying at least 500 nits of brightness when HDR is enabled.

The Samsung Q70A is able to achieve this minimum threshold at every scene tested by RTINGS.com with the exception of HDR Peak 2% Window and HDR Sustained 2% Window.

Overall, the HDR brightness levels of the Q70A is good enough but not all that great.

You can check out the test results below (via RTINGS):

  • Real Scene Highlight: 560 nits
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 257 nits
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 587 nits
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 585 nits
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 584 nits
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 584 nits
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 252 nits
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 584 nits
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 582 nits
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 582 nits
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 582 nits
  • HDR ABL: 0.053

Adaptive Sync Support

When it comes to adaptive sync support (which helps improve the frame rate to prevent stutters and tearing), the Q70A is capable of FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate but not GSYNC.

Variable Refresh Rate is currently being used by the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. The same feature is expected to also come to the PlayStation 5.

Q70A’s Input Lag

The Q70A has excellent input lag reduction when you used its game mode. According to tests done by RTINGS, this model has a maximum latency of 11.0 ms at the 60 Hz, 120 Hz and VRR refresh rates in 1080p, 1440p and 4K resolutions.

We recommend less than 30 ms of lag if you don’t want an unresponsive gaming experience. So, the Q70A is an excellent TV in that regard.

You can find the input lag test results below (via RTINGS):

  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.0 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.6 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.2 ms
  • 1440p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.6 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10 bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 10.9 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 10.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 5.6 ms
  • 1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 83.3 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 70.0 ms
  • 4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate With Interpolation: 20.9 ms

Is the Q70A good for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

The Q70A is a pretty good television set for the new consoles as it comes with a HDMI 2.1 port in addition to support for 120 fps and Variable Refresh Rate. This model also features extremely low input lag when its game mode is enabled.

Although it does not have any local dimming zones, its HDR brightness level is still passable.

The only major downside is the lack of support for the Dolby Vision HDR format.

Is the Q70A good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

The aforementioned HDR pros and cons also apply to HDR-enabled games on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Of course, the great input lag reduction also applies to older HDMI consoles, including the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Switch.

How to fix power, heating, popping and humming issues with Q70A/Q80A/QN85A/QN90A

When using the new Samsung Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A TV, you may encounter several issues related to its power, heat, popping sounds and/or humming noises.

If you are experiencing any of the above, then you can follow this Seeking Tech guide to find some potential fixes.

How to fix power issues with the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A

If your new Samsung QLED or NEO QLED television set is not powering on, you can take the following steps:

1. The first step we recommend taking is to check to see if there is any power left on the Samsung Smart Remote that came with the system.

Press the power button on the remote controller and then check to see if the front tip of the remote is emitting a red light. If it isn’t, you need to recharge or replace its batteries.

2. If the remote seems to be functioning normally, the next step is to check the infrared sensor of your television.

The sensor is located at the bottom of the TV in either the middle or the right side. You may need to use a mirror or other reflective surface to see if there is a red light.

If you don’t see any lights underneath the television, try to unplug it and plug it back in again.

You may also want to try a different power outlet.

3. If you see the red light sensor on both your remote and television set, press the power button on your remote.

4. The red light under your TV should disappear, which should indicate that your TV is now powered on.

You can also use your finger to tap the screen, if you see a blinking reaction, then it means that the TV is receiving power.

5. If you are still seeing a black screen at this point, try pressing the Home button on your remote controller.

If you see the Home Screen menu appear, this will mean any external device you have connected to your Samsung television set may not be connected correctly.

In this case, you should check to see if the cables connecting the TV to the external device aren’t loose from the ports. You should also check for any potential damage on the cable and ports.

You can also go the Source settings from the Home Screen to see if your TV is playing the correct input.

How to fix heating issues with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

If you feel that your television set is getting too hot, then you most likely have nothing to worry about.

The Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A TVs will generate a lot of heat when turned on for an extended length. The heat will appear at the top as well as the bottom of the screen.

If you are worried about any potential overheating issues, make sure that there isn’t anything covering the top vents or the bottom side. You may also want to leave some room on the backside of the TV to give more air to help the screen dissipate the heat.

How to fix the popping sounds with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

If you occasionally hear your new QLED or Neo QLED television set making a popping sound, then you don’t have anything to worry about.

That particular noise is made due to the expansion and contraction of the outer casing due to the heat being generated inside the TV. This is perfectly normal and your television is completely safe to use.

To reduce the popping noise, make sure that you are giving enough air for at the top side, bottom side and backside on your TV. You may also want to clean the top vents if there is any dust buildup.

How to fix humming noises with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

When using your Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A, you may hear a humming noise. This is due to the internal circuity using a lot of electricity.

The humming is considered to be normal. With that said, you can still reduce this noise by lowering your TV’s brightness level. To do so, you need to do the following:

1. Press the Home button on your Samsung remote.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Picture.

4. Select Expert Settings.

5. Select Brightness.

6. Lower the brightness level.

Keep in mind that, by lowering brightness, you will end up with a darker image on your screen.

Thus, you may be better off leaving the brightness level as is. Instead, you can either turn up the volume of your television or use a headphone to drown out the humming noise.

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How to fix brightness and color issues with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

If you have the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A television set, then you may have encountered issues with its brightness and/or colors looking off.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to find some potential fixes to these problems.

How to use the self diagnosis tool on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

The first step we recommend taking is to test the picture quality of the television.

The 2021 Samsung QLED television sets have a self diagnosis feature where you can test the screen. To access it, you can do the following:

1. Press the Home button on the remote that comes with your TV.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Go to Support.

4. Go to Device Care.

5. Go to Self Diagnosis.

6. Go to Picture Test.

If you see nothing wrong with the picture test, then display issues could be related to the external device connected to your television set.

If you believe that your problems are related to the connected device, make sure that the cable or cables connecting the device to your television set are connected correctly and aren’t loose. You can also try changing the settings on the external device.

If you are having off-looking brightness and/or colors when playing the PlayStation 5, you can check out the following guides at Seekign Tech:

If the picture test shows that something is wrong with your television set, you can try resetting the picture settings, disabling the brightness optimization setting, adjusting the contrast settings, adjusting the brightness settings, adjusting the sharpness settings, adjusting the color settings and/or adjusting the tint (G/R) settings.

How to reset the picture settings

To reset the picture settings on the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A, you need to do the following:

1. Press the Home button on the remote control.

2. Head to Settings.

3. Head to Picture.

4. Head to Expert Settings.

5. Select Reset Picture.

6. Re-test your television set by using the aforementioned self diagnostic tool.

How to disable Brightness Optimization

You need to take the following steps to disable the Brightness Optimization on the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A:

1. Push the Home button on the remote.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Go to General.

4. Go to Power and Energy Saving.

5. Go to Brightness Optimization.

6. Test your TV again by using the self diagnostic tool.

How to adjust contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint (G/R)

To adjust the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint (G/R) levels for these 2021 Samsung television sets, you need to do the following:

1. With the remote that came with your Samsung TV, press the Home button.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Picture.

4. Select Expert Settings.

5. In this menu, you can select contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint (G/R) levels.

We recommend adjusting one of these settings at a time and then using the self diagnostic tool to re-test your television set.

If adjusting one of the settings did not resolve the brightness and/or color issues, then you can try another setting from the aforementioned Expert Settings menu.

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How to fix flickering issues with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

You may experience flickering issues when using the Q70A QLED, Q80A QLED, QN85A Neo QLED or QN90A QLED.

You can follow this tutorial at Seeking Tech to find out how you can fix these screen flicker issues for the 2021 Samsung 4K television sets.

Finding the source of the flickering issues with Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

The first step we recommend taking is to determine whether or not the flickering is related to your television set or a device connected to TV.

To do so, you can do the following:

1. Press the Home button on your remote controller.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Go to Support.

4. Go to Device Care.

5. Go to Self Diagnosis Picture Test

If you don’t see any issues with the picture test, then your problems are related to the device connected to the television set.

How to disable Input Signal Plus on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

If you think the flickering issues is related to your HDMI connection, you can try using a different HDMI cable. We recommend using a HDMI 2.1 cable if possible if you want to take full advantage of these 2021 Samsung 4K TVs.

If switching out the HDMI cable does not work, you can try disabling the Input Signal Plus feature. To do so, you need to do the following:

1. Press the Home button on your TV remote.

2. Select Settings in the menu.

3. Select General.

4. Select External Device Manager.

5. Select Input Signal Plus on the HDMI port that is connected to the device that is experiencing flickering issues.

6. Set the Input Signal Plus setting to “Off.”

You can also leave the Input Signal Plus setting to “On” and try changing the settings through the connected devices instead. If the device you are having issues with is a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, then you can follow the steps in this tutorial.

If you are trying to connect your TV to a computer, make sure that the resolution matches.

How to fix flickering issues on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

If you see flicker issues during the aforementioned Self Diagnosis Picture Test, then the problem is related to your television set.

If you think the screen flickering is related to your Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A TV, you can try disabling Brightness Optimization, Brightness Reduction, Contrast Enhancer or Motion Lighting.

How to disable Brightness Optimization

To disable Brightness Optimization on your Samsung 2021 QLED or Neo QLED, you need to do the following:

1. Press the Home button on the remote.

2. Head to Settings.

3. Head to General.

4. Head to Power and Energy Saving.

5. Head to Brightness Optimization.

6. Run the Self Diagnosis Picture Test to see if disabling Brightness Optimization eliminated the flickers.

How to disable Brightness Reduction

You can do the following to disable Brightness Reduction:

1. On your TV remote, press the Home button.

2. Pick Settings.

3. Pick General.

4. Pick Power and Energy Saving.

5. Pick Brightness Reduction.

6. Use the Self Diagnosis Picture Test to see if the flickering issues have gone away.

How to disable Contrast Enhancer

In order to disable Contrast Enhancer, you can do the following:

1. Press the Home button from your Samsung remote.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Picture.

4. Select Expert Settings.

5. Select Contrast Enhancer.

6. Retest your TV using the aforementioned Self Diagnosis Picture Test to see if the screen flicker is still present.

How to disable Motion Lighting

To disable Motion Lighting, you can do the following:

1. Press the Home button on your remote for your Samsung TV.

2. Head to Settings.

3. Head to General.

4. Head to Power and Energy Saving.

5. Head to Motion Lighting.

6. Test your TV via the Self Diagnosis Picture Test to see if this fixes the screen flickering issues.

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How to play games in ultrawide aspect ratio on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

Although the new Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A have a native 16:9 aspect ratio, these television sets also support the ultrawide ratios.

You can follow this guide from Seeking Tech to find out how you can enable ultrawide screen support.

Supported Ultrawide Aspect Ratio

The Samsung Q70A QLED, Q80A QLED, QN85A Neo QLED and QN90A Neo QLED television sets support the 21:9 and 32:9 ultra wide aspect ratio.

Supported Ultrawide Resolutions

You can find a list of supported resolutions for the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A TVs below:

21:9 Aspect Ratio:

  • 3840 x 1600 at 60 Hz
  • 2560 x 1080 at 60 Hz
  • 2560 x 1080 at 120 Hz

32:9 Aspect Ratio:

  • 3840 x 1080 at 60 Hz
  • 3840 x 1080 at 120 Hz

How to enable ultrawide screen support for Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

To enable ultrawide screen support for your 2021 QLED or Neo QLED TV, you can do the following:

1. First, make sure that your computer is connected to your television set using a HDMI cable.

2. You also enable game mode if you haven’t already. To do so, press the Home button on the remote controller of your TV and then go to Settings. In the Quick Settings tab, select Game Mode and then set it to “On.”

3. With game mode enabled, go to the PC source so that your computer display will be shown on the television screen.

4. Launch the game you are planning to play in ultrawide screen. The game must support the ultrawide aspect ratio. You can usually find the aspect ratio setting in the game’s menu.

5. Next, press and hold the Play/Pause button on the TV remote to bring up the Game Bar menu.

6. In the Game Bar menu, navigate to the Screen Ratio option.

7. The default setting for Screen Ratio is 16:9. You can change it to either 21:9 and 32:9.

If the screen is not displayed properly, try to close and re-open the game on your PC. You should also make sure that the resolution setting in the game matches the aspect ratio setting on tour television set.

Keep in mind that, when using either the 21:9 or 32:9 ultrawide aspect ratio, your 2021 Samsung 2021 QLED or Neo QLED will have black bars on the top and bottom of the television screen. The bars are larger with the 32:9 ratio than the 21:9 ratio.

If you don’t like the look of the black bars, you can try playing a game in ultrawide screen at night with the lights turned off.

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How to enable FreeSync/VRR on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

The new Q70A and Q80A QLEDs, as well as the QN85A and QN90A Neo QLEDs, support FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate.

You can follow this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can enable both of these features on the new Samsung television sets.

Model Number

The following guide will be covering the following screen sizes:

  • 55” Q70A QLED (QN55Q70AAFXZA)
  • 65″ Q70A QLED (QN65Q70AAFXZA)
  • 75″ Q70A QLED (QN75Q70AAFXZA)
  • 85″ Q70A QLED (QN85Q70AAFXZA)
  • 55″ Q80A QLED (QN55Q80AAFXZA)
  • 65″ Q80A QLED (QN65Q80AAFXZA)
  • 75″ Q80A QLED (QN75Q80AAFXZA)
  • 85″ Q80A QLED (QN85Q80AAFXZA)
  • 55″ QN85A Neo QLED (QN55QN85AAFXZA)
  • 65″ QN85A Neo QLED (QN65QN85AAFXZA)
  • 75″ QN85A Neo QLED (QN85QN85AAFXZA)
  • 85″ QN85A Neo QLED (QN85QN85AAFXZA)
  • 55″ QN90A Neo QLED (QN55QN90AAFXZA)
  • 65″ QN90A Neo QLED (QN65QN90AAFXZA)
  • 75″ QN90A Neo QLED (QN75QN90AAFXZA)
  • 85″ QN90A Neo QLED (QN85QN90AAFXZA)

FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate Specifications

You can find the FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate specs for the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A below:

  • 1920 x 1080 resolution, 120 Hz display format, 135.000 KHz horizontal frequency, 120.000 Hz vertical frequency, and 297.000 MHz clock frequency and progressive scan
  • 2560 x 1440 resolution, 120 Hz display format, 150.000 KHz horizontal frequency, 120.000 Hz vertical frequency, 495.000 MHz clock frequency and progressive scan
  • 3840 x 2160 resolution, 120 Hz display format, 270.000 KHz horizontal frequency, 120.000 Hz vertical frequency, 1188.000 MHz clock frequency and progressive scan
  • 4096 x 2160 resolution, 120 Hz display format, 270.000 KHz horizontal frequency, 120.000 Hz vertical frequency, 1188.000 MHz clock frequency and progressive scan

How to enable game mode on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

To enable game mode on your 2021 Samsung QLED or Neo QLED television, you need to do the following:

1. Press the Home button on your remote control.

2. Go Settings.

3. In the Quick Settings tab, select Game Mode.

4. Set Game Mode to On or Auto. The Auto option is designed for your TV to automatically switch to game mode when it detects video input from a game system. The On option will manually enable game mode.

How to open the Game Bar menu on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

To open the Game Bar menu on the Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A, you need to do the following:

1. Make sure that the game mode is already enabled on your television. If it is disabled, you need to do the previous tutorial to enable it.

2. If you are sure that your TV is in Game Mode, press and hold the Play/Pause button on your remote until you see the menu pop-up.

3. The menu will show off the current display stats for the television set, which includes VRR. In this case, VRR represents both FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate.

4. VRR will automatically be enabled when your television set is in game mode and FreeSync/Variable Refresh Rate support is activated on your PC/console.

How to enable VRR on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

Currently, the only game systems that support Variable Refresh Rate are the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. However, Sony is expected to add this feature to the PlayStation 5 via a future firmware update for the system.

If you have either the Series S or Series X, you can do the following to enable VRR support:

1.From the main system menu, go to Settings.

2. Select General from the left tab and then “TV & display options” on the right side of the same screen.

3. Select Video modes.

4. Make sure the box next to the “Allow variable refresh rate” option has been checked to enable this feature.

5. Afterwards, try playing the game on your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X. With the game opened, bring up the aforementioned Game Bar menu on your television set to see if VRR is set to On.

How to enable FreeSync on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A

To enable FreeSync support on Q70A, Q80A, QN85A and QN90A, you need to do the following:

1. First, you need an AMD graphics card that supports FreeSync on your computer. Your computer should also be connected to your Samsung television set.

2. As we stated above, Game Mode on your TV must be enabled. Make sure to set Game Mode to On as the Auto option may not work when you are connecting a PC.

3. Open the AMD Radeon Settings program. If you don’t have the program, you can download it with the following link: https://www.amd.com/en/support.

4. In AMD Radeon Settings, select the Display option on the top tab.

5. Here, you will see the AMD FreeSync option. Make sure that this setting is set to On.

6. Afterwards, try playing the game on your PC. With the game opened, bring up the aforementioned Game Bar menu on your TV to see if VRR is set to On.

For best VRR results, it best to keep the firmware of your Samsung TV update. You can check out this guide for updating to the latest software version for your Q70A, Q80A, QN85A or QN90A.

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How to upgrade the firmware for Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A

In 2021, Samsung released the Q60A, Q70A and Q80A QLED 4K Smart TVs as well as the Q85A and QN90A Neo QLED 4K Smart TVs.

If you want to update these television sets to the latest available firmware, then you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech.

Model Number

This tutorial will cover the following screen sizes of the Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A:

  • 43” Q60A (QN43Q60AAFXZA)
  • 50” Q60A (QN50Q60AAFXZA)
  • 55” Q60A (QN55Q60AAFXZA)
  • 60” Q60A (QN60Q60AAFXZA)
  • 65” Q60A (QN65Q60AAFXZA)
  • 70” Q60A (QN70Q60AAFXZA)
  • 75” Q60A (QN75Q60AAFXZA)
  • 85” Q60A (QN85Q60AAFXZA)
  • 55” Q70A (QN55Q70AAFXZA)
  • 65″ Q70A (QN65Q70AAFXZA)
  • 75″ Q70A (QN75Q70AAFXZA)
  • 85″ Q70A (QN85Q70AAFXZA)
  • 55″ Q80A (QN55Q80AAFXZA)
  • 65″ Q80A (QN65Q80AAFXZA)
  • 75″ Q80A (QN75Q80AAFXZA)
  • 85″ Q80A (QN85Q80AAFXZA)
  • 55″ QN85A (QN55QN85AAFXZA)
  • 65″ QN85A (QN65QN85AAFXZA)
  • 75″ QN85A (QN85QN85AAFXZA)
  • 85″ QN85A (QN85QN85AAFXZA)
  • 55″ QN90A (QN55QN90AAFXZA)
  • 65″ QN90A (QN65QN90AAFXZA)
  • 75″ QN90A (QN75QN90AAFXZA)
  • 85″ QN90A (QN85QN90AAFXZA)

If you have any of the aforementioned TV models, then you might want to check out our wall mount guide with this link.

To upgrade to the latest firmware for the Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A or QN90A over the Internet, you will need to connect your television set online. You have two options as you can pick between wired Ethernet LAN or Wi-Fi.

How to set up a wired Internet connection with Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A

To set up a wired Internet connection for your Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A or QN90A, you need to take the following steps:

1. Connect a 100/10 Mbps LAN cable to Ethernet port of the TV. Make sure to connect the other end to the access point for your Internet connection.

2. Afterwards, press the Home button on the remote and then go to Settings.

3. Select General.

4. Select Network.

5. Select Open Network Settings.

6. Finally, select Wired to set up the wired internet connection.

How to set up a Wi-Fi connection with Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A

To set up a Wi-Fi connection with your Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A or QN90A, you need to the following:

1. Press the Home button on the remote.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Go to General.

4. Go to Network.

5. Go to Open Network Settings.

6. Go to Wireless.

7. Select your Wi-Fi network.

8. Input your SSID and security key.

9. If you have a WPS or PBC button on your access point, you can select the Use WPS from the TV menu. You will then have two minutes to press the WPS or PBC button on your access point to complete the wireless Internet setup.

How to update Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A firmware using the Internet

1. Now that your Samsung television set is connected to the Internet, you can press the home button on the remote and go to Settings again.

2. Go to Support.

3. Go to Sofware Update.

4. Finally, go to Auto Update. With this option, your television set will automatically detect any new firmware files.

How to update Q60A, Q70A, Q80A, Q85A and QN90A firmware using USB drive

Updating the firmware for your 2021 Samsung QLED or Neo QLED by using an USB drive is a lot more complicated. So, if possible, we recommend connecting your television set to the internet to update to the latest software version straight from your TV.

If you still want to update the firmware via an USB drive, you should take the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have an USB drive that you can connect to your television set. You will also need a computer to download the firmware file and transfer it over to the USB drive.

2. Once you have all the required hardware, press the Home button on your remote.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Support.

5. Select About TV.

6. Here, you will be able to see the model number and software version of your television set.

7. Now, turn on your computer and then locate the product page of your television model. We included the links to the pages below:

Make sure that you have the same screen size and model number on the product page as your television set. If not, you can change the screen size under the “Select your TV Size” option.

8. If the product page matches your TV, click on Support from the tab just below the name of the TV. This will scroll you down to the Support section.

9. In the Support Section, click on the See All Support link.

10. In the Support page for your television set, click on Downloads.

11. If you see a firmware file that does not match the software version of your television set. Click on the Download button to download the firmware file to your computer.

12. Connect your USB drive to your computer.

13. Locate the zip file you downloaded on your computer and then unzip it.

14. Copy the content from the unzipped file to the root directory of your USB drive.

15. Disconnect the USB drive from your computer and then connect it to the USB port of the television set.

16. Your TV should automatically detect the file on you USB drive, which will initiate the firmware update.

17. Afterwards, you can go back to Settings > Support > About TV to check the if you have updated to the latest software version of your television set.

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