A:Answer BILLY - If you are uncomfortable with the default brightness settings, you can customize the brightness level between 0 – 50 to your preference. Go to Home > Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Brightness. If you would like further assistance with image adjustments, please reach out to Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week, Chat with us on Samsung.com, or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support ^Gina