Many users are wondering, commenting or worrying. What is the relationship between watching Movistar Plus+ on an OLED TV? Is it really as risky as it is being said or is a mountain being made out of a molehill? Below, we review the situation and tell you what you really need to know if you have a Smart TV with this type of screen or if you are even thinking about buying one.
For years, Movistar has included in its content a sign indicating the age code to which each content corresponds. This is a requirement that, according to the operator, is imposed by the National Commission of Markets and Competition. Other television services or platforms, however, limit the appearance of the age code to a very brief form or present it in a different way. But why is it so important?
OLED panel burn-in
OLED panels are sensitive to the presence of static images on the screen on a continuous basis. This is something that has been discussed previously and which we have also talked about in the case of DTT channels. With Movistar, the introduction of HDR content means that users who view it use their brightness level to the maximum, which in the age icons means subjecting their panel to an extreme brightness volume. The reason for this is that the flies with the age identifiers are displayed on Movistar with an extremely high brightness level. This is true and there is no discussion.
It is also true that the requests of users who have an OLED screen are justified, since, if other services do not include these age codes in this way, it is difficult to understand why Movistar does so. And, on the other hand, users do not specifically ask for them to be removed, but rather a reduction in brightness would help them to be more at ease. This aside serves, however, to clarify the situation, but it is not really what we want to explain.
The reality of Movistar Plus+ and OLED televisions
When we talk about technology and something bad like a TV that cost you hundreds or even a couple of thousand euros to burn out, we tend to exaggerate and panic, as is somewhat normal. OLED TVs carry the stigma of a reality more typical of the past than of the present. As early as 2021, there were manufacturers that were solidly innovating in the creation of anti-burn OLED panels. And, over the years, the technology has improved tremendously. Gone are the days when OLED panels would burn out within one or two years, whether they were subjected to bright fixed icons for too long or other elements.
Nowadays, burning out of an OLED TV is not that common. A good example of this can be found in the comments you will find about it on social networks, in forums or even among your acquaintances. How many people have had their panel burn out recently?
In other news, in recent years, manufacturers of OLED monitors and televisions have begun to increase the guarantee on their panels. And they do this not with the intention that users will find that they need to change them, but as a way of transmitting more confidence and security. They know that, in most cases, their customers will not have to resort to the guarantee, since their televisions will not suffer from the problems of burnt panels. However, this does not prevent the fact that it is still common to panic or even transmit it to users.
Luckily, even if we panic and think that something might happen to the TV, the truth is that it probably won’t. Unless you intend to spend 24 hours a day with the TV on and the old Movistar logos in front of you, it’s unlikely that you’ll have any kind of problem. Times have changed, OLED technology is much more resistant and circumstances are different. Does this mean that Movistar doesn’t have anything pending in this regard? Far from it. Movistar would do well to listen to users, to their fears and their opinions, and implement changes so that they can be more relaxed. That’s undeniable. But, in any case, until the day comes when they make the adjustment, you should be relaxed and not think, while watching some content, that your TV is going to break down because you’re enjoying that movie or series.
And if all this hasn’t calmed you down and you want other solutions, consider that there are Movistar Plus+ contents in its television packages that do not include logos, such as SkyShowtime. That will help you to be more relaxed. Or you can also adjust the brightness of your television and let the TV do its compensation and cleaning cycles. In the end, it all helps you to better enjoy your experience with your OLED screen and to continue taking advantage of the content that Movistar Plus+ provides you.
