HDR causes flicker when viewing video in Safari

I've got an M1 Mac mini with an LG 32UN500-W.AUS display. This setup has worked flawlessly with HDR since I paired them up. But since installing Sonoma when video is viewed within Safari (YouTube, Netflix, etc.) and the mouse is moved at any capacity then the screen will flash between what looks like SDR and HDR. Once the mouse movement stops then the flashing stops. I don't seem to have the same problem when using Firefox or Chrome for video playback, but I dislike both of those browsers and much prefer to use Safari.


If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear it as it's become frustrating.


TIA

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 3:07 PM

Reply
4 replies

Dec 5, 2023 7:06 AM in response to Jim Schroeder1

Jim Schroeder1 wrote:

I've got an M1 Mac mini with an LG 32UN500-W.AUS display. This setup has worked flawlessly with HDR since I paired them up. But since installing Sonoma when video is viewed within Safari (YouTube, Netflix, etc.) and the mouse is moved at any capacity then the screen will flash between what looks like SDR and HDR. Once the mouse movement stops then the flashing stops.

I don't seem to have the same problem when using Firefox or Chrome for video playback, but I dislike both of those browsers and much prefer to use Safari.

If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear it as it's become frustrating.

TIA


To be proactive you can file a bug report /submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple


or

search developers website for some updated driver for your LG 32UN500-W.AUS display

Dec 23, 2023 11:24 PM in response to Jim Schroeder1

I have exactly the same problem since upgrading to Sonoma.


My specs are M1 Mini with Mi 27 monitor. But video flickers not only in Safari, but also in Quick Time.


I've found the fix that would help some people, but it's just not an option for me. All you have to do is to change a cursor size up to about 3/4 of a max size. It surely helps but I can't work with this comically large cursor.


Please, Apple, fix this video flickering issue.

Dec 5, 2023 8:48 AM in response to leroydouglas

Thanks for your reply. I filed a bug report, thanks. I also dug around on the LG website for macOS drivers but they just point you to Apple's Software Update to ensure you've got the latest driver.


Also I did find a reddit thread talking about this issue:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/16u1wql/sonoma_with_external_hdr_monitor_youtube_playback/

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

HDR causes flicker when viewing video in Safari

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.