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ALLM

ALLM lets a compatible TV switch automatically to a low-latency picture mode when it detects a supported gaming signal.

What ALLM means

ALLM stands for Auto Low Latency Mode. It allows a compatible game console, PC, or other source to signal a TV to switch automatically into a low-latency picture mode.

The aim is to reduce the need to change picture settings manually before gaming. When the gaming signal ends, the TV may return to its previous picture mode, depending on the equipment and its settings.

Why TVFit buyers may care

ALLM can make a TV easier to use for gaming. A buyer does not necessarily need to search through picture menus each time a supported source starts a game.

TVFit product listings commonly show ALLM within a set of gaming features. It often appears alongside Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Game Optimizer, Gaming Hub, or other gaming-related labels. These features address different functions, however. ALLM concerns automatic low-latency mode selection; it does not describe every aspect of gaming performance.

When ALLM matters

ALLM is most relevant when you use a compatible console or PC and want the TV to change modes automatically. It is less important if you already select a suitable picture mode yourself, use the TV mainly for films and regular broadcasts, or connect a source that does not support the required signaling.

The product label alone may not identify which inputs support ALLM, which sources are compatible, or how the TV behaves when the signal changes. Check the product page and, where available, the manufacturer’s connection details or manual.

What the ALLM label does not tell you

ALLM is a capability flag, not a quality rating. Its presence does not prove a particular input-lag result, response time, picture quality, or overall gaming performance.

It also does not mean that every HDMI input supports the feature, that every connected device can trigger it, or that the TV will use the same mode with every game source. VRR is separate: it helps coordinate refresh timing with a compatible source, while ALLM concerns switching to a low-latency mode.

What to check on a product page

Look for:

The exact wording of the gaming feature list, including whether it says ALLM or Auto Low Latency Mode.
Any details about supported inputs, connection standards, and compatible sources.
Whether Game Mode or Game Optimizer is listed separately.
Whether VRR is included if that feature is important to your setup.
Independent latency measurements, if available; ALLM by itself is not a measurement.

A listing that includes ALLM confirms that the catalog identifies the feature, but it does not fill in specifications that are not stated. In the observed TVFit listings, some longer gaming-feature strings are truncated, so an incomplete string should not be treated as a complete specification.