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title: "THX tune-up™ - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "THX tune-up (TM) allows you to properly adjust your TV, projector and speakers, helping you get the most out of your entertainment system.  NOTE: Before you download and get started, please read the &quot;"
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# THX tune-up™ — United States

![THX tune-up™ App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple122/v4/10/5a/90/105a90ac-3e2b-4b57-98bc-7f1b46543150/mzl.ajkuzgcq.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [THX](https://apptail.io/developer/thx-eoWd)
**Category:** Utilities
**Rating:** 3.7/5 (146 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.thx.app.ios.tuneup
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 1.3.1 (released 2017-01-04)
**Original Release:** 2013-01-29
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id592624594)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/thx-tune-up-QqId/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/thx-tune-up-QqId/united-states)

## THX tune-up™ Description
THX tune-up (TM) allows you to properly adjust your TV, projector and speakers, helping you get the most out of your entertainment system. 
NOTE: Before you download and get started, please read the &quot;Additional Requirements&quot; &amp; &quot;Connection to TV/AVR&quot; sections below to ensure enjoyment and proper use.  For a video preview of the THX tune-up app, check out the THX YouTube  at YouTube.com/THXVids.
 
Additional Requirements
• Supported iOS devices: iPhone 4, 4S, 5; iPad, 2, 3, 4 &amp; Mini; iPod Touch 4 &amp; 5; iOS 7.1 or later
• If using Apple TV, must be 3rd gen version or later
• iPhone 4 &amp; iPod Touch 4 are not supported by Apple TV; must use AV adapter &amp; HDMI cable connection to TV or AVR for picture adjustment (720p only)
• For 5.1 audio tests, iOS device must be directly connected to AVR with adapter &amp; HDMI cable (5.1 audio tests are not supported on Apple TV) 
• App is optimized for iOS 7.1 or later for 4S &amp; 5, iPad 2, 3, 4 &amp; Mini, &amp; iPod Touch 5 with an HDMI adapter &amp; cable directly connected to TV or AVR  

Connection to TV/AVR
• HDMI cable at least 2 meters (6 ft) &amp; Cat 2-certified
• 30-pin Apple Digital AV Adapter for iPad 2 &amp; 3, iPhone 4 &amp; 4S, &amp; iPod Touch 4
• Lightning Digital AV Adapter for iPhone 5, iPad 4 &amp; Mini, &amp; iPod Touch 5
• Apple TV (3 gen) for picture adjustments is compatible with iPhone 4S &amp; 5, iPad 2, 3, 4 &amp; Mini, &amp; iPod Touch 5
• Connect  iOS device via Airplay to your Apple TV (3rd gen) &amp; turn Mirroring ON

THX tune-up features custom video test patterns, carefully selected photos and tutorials to help adjust and confirm the best picture settings on your display based on room lighting. Using special audio tests, THX tune-up also lets you check external speakers to make sure they are working in phase and are connected properly for 2-channel stereo or 5.1 sound systems.  
 
THX tune-up is completely interactive — go through it at your own pace, in any order. Connect a supported iOS device to the display or sound system with an HDMI adapter &amp; cable, or via AirPlay with Apple TV (3rd gen). 
 
Locate the adjustment buttons on your TV and AVR remote controls and then follow the THX app tutorials which walk you through your “THX tune-up.” The app offers tips about your remote control, room lighting, viewing distance and other helpful advice.  
 
Video adjustments 
• Aspect ratio – ensure your TV displays shapes &amp; sizes correctly
• Brightness – make certain shadow details &amp; night scenes are clearly visible
• Contrast – confirm white detail is distinct on your television
• Color – make sure colors are bright &amp; vibrant but not cartoonish
• Tint – check skin tones look natural &amp; are not too green or red
 
THX tune-up uses your iOS device’s camera to set color and tint with a special built in color filter. Point the device camera at the TV screen and see if the color or tint is adjusted correctly. 
 
Audio adjustments
• Speaker assignment – ensure speakers are connected to the correct AVR output &amp; intended sound is coming from the correct speaker
• Speaker phase – confirm that positive &amp; negative speaker wires are connected correctly and all speakers are in phase 
 
Extras
• Turn “moo can” on &amp; tilt your device to hear it “moo” 
• Play extraordinary THX trailers (just like in THX Certified cinemas) to show off your newly tuned TV &amp; sound system to friends and family 
• Show off your audio system by playing “THX Deep Note” in 5.1 surround sound, just like in the theater
• Have a question for THX or just want to provide feedback? Ask Tex!

This app is not a professional calibration tool and is not intended to replace an in-home professional calibration.

## THX tune-up™ Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/d5/82/6d/d5826d46-2226-73f6-5854-fbfbe8c4a680/mzl.zbljhfte.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/e1/a8/da/e1a8daa5-8004-8626-68e2-2e7ae6a4bfbd/mzl.zojobnfc.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/83/8b/2e/838b2e58-1a52-7d25-48d7-83fd19979c43/mzl.sorvhsxa.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/d2/ca/66/d2ca6609-f32b-0a52-5506-4c51b22ac70c/mzl.brupmlcv.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/de/03/10/de0310d7-29b4-4c4a-7e23-a319aab6aad0/mzl.sduumxie.png/640x960.png)

## THX tune-up™ Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 74 (51%)
- 4 stars: 21 (14%)
- 3 stars: 13 (9%)
- 2 stars: 6 (4%)
- 1 stars: 32 (22%)

## THX tune-up™ Reviews in United States

### ***** "Great sounds and pictures."
After I have my new Samsung tv on my birthday, I never got chance to do so until I got today. But pictures looks great on my new TV, and sounds speakers so I hear them and see it. I can stream anytime with Samsung TV Plus, Paramount+, and anything like YouTube. Wow. I can play games better than a old analog tv. Thanks, THX.
-- Megan Cecil, 2025-11-27

### ***** "IT STILL WORKS ! Read below"
So good news is even after all these years with no updates it still works, so if your having issues follow my method,  I mirrored this app to my OLED 4k TV, I have the old 5th Gen 4K Apple TV and was having issues at first like some of the reviews until I set it up differently, before I begin I went to the equipment section (Picture of the TV) and picked my TV brand and Apple TV as my connection I chose no sound bar since I’m not using one, I’m not sure if this is necessary but I was having issues so I decided to configure it and see if it worked. 

1. Open the app and click get started on the home page, video will begin 

2. Then on your iPhone go swipe down or up (depending how old your iPhone is) and find the screen mirroring option and click on your Apple TVs name

3. Your TV will connect and It will be a black screen but you will hear the ladies voice starting the video

4. On your iPhone exit the video, and restart the video 

 5. The video will show up on your TV working immediately, if you want to watch it then turn your iPhone side ways (landscape mode) so it shows it in full screen, you can now exit the video on your phone and go to the adjustment section ( wrench and screw driver picture) and begin, when moving from section to section you can hold it normal, you only need to hold it in landscape mode when your doing the tests so that the the images fill up your whole screen. 

Enjoy !
-- ifoxjjsbs, 2025-04-19

### ***** "The Deep Note Button."
My favorite part is listening to the deep note thing with a push of the button.
-- sanjon1961, 2025-03-27

### ***** "Why Pay $ this is DIY Perfection!"
It gave a perfect picture with easy to understand instructions, even if it is an old program.  This isn’t a five-minute set up, but when you’re done, it’s exactly what you want.
-- 30 Charter Stress Headache, 2024-04-30

### **--- "4/2024 Outdated but works-ish"
-1080p… not 4k although the video trailers   
   don’t work anyways so it doesn’t matter 
-2ch only… have to have an adapter to plug   
   direct into AVR with your iPhone otherwise 
   2ch only but does have thx sound :-)
-- Holdback nsjshdv, 2024-04-07

### ***** "Great"
Anything is now THX certified I turned my washer into a thx certified washer
-- hklore🤫, 2024-03-12

### ***-- "Good when it works"
Apparently THX has forgotten about this app. I’ve used it several times with good results, but on my new tv it seems to have become somewhat buggy. More often than not it opens then immediately closes, or won’t open at all. 
Finally got it to work today with a lightning to hdmi cable. Never could get it to work with screen mirroring. Doesn’t appreciate it has been updated in a long time.
-- captap202, 2023-11-07

### *---- "Should be pulled from App Store"
Doesn’t work.   Or been updated since 2017.  Apple should pull from App Store as this app literally doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do and is clearly no longer supported or a priority.
-- 1980alloveragain, 2023-10-02

### *---- "Outdated"
Has not been updated since 2017; is not compatible with current Airplay/Apple Home version and is accordingly useless. Also isresolutely  1080 with no 4k support
-- solicitr, 2022-12-08

### *---- "Doesn’t Work Anymore"
I can’t get this to work with iOS 16
-- TheYoungDinosaur, 2022-11-29

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## THX tune-up™ Discovered Keywords
- ping test
- thx
- thx tune-up
- home audio

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## THX tune-up™ Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/thx-tune-up-QqId/united-states)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/thx-tune-up-QqId/canada)
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