Start with the room

Soft lighting behind the screen can be more comfortable than a bright ceiling lamp. Keep reflections off the picture, put the phone aside and give the film your attention.

Keep the picture natural

Try the cinema or filmmaker picture preset before adjusting individual controls. If movement looks unusually smooth, compare the image with motion interpolation switched off.

Listen to the quiet parts

Dialogue matters as much as the loud scenes. Choose a comfortable volume and use subtitles when you need them. A good evening does not depend on having a complicated sound system.