Microsoft recently, released some new updates to a few of its core apps on Windows 10, the Films/Movies & TV being one of them. The big addition to Films & TV app in Windows 11/10 can be viewed in the form of the arrival of the Dark Mode or Dark theme. This post will show you how to turn on or enable Dark Mode in Movies & TV app in Windows 11/10.
Enable Dark Mode in Movies & TV App in Windows 11
To enable dark mode in Movies & TV app in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Movies & TV app on your PC.
- Click on the three-dotted icon visible in the top right corner.
- Select the Settings option.
- Navigate to the Mode section.
- Choose the Dark option.
After that, dark mode will be applied automatically. However, there are two more ways to enable dark mode in the Movies & TV app in Windows 11. For that, you must select the Use system setting in the Mode section.
Change color mode to enable dark mode in Movies & TV app
You can change color to enable dark mode in Movies & TV app:
- Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
- Go to Personalization > Colors.
- Expand the Choose your mode drop-down list.
- Select the Dark option.
It will apply the dark theme on Movies & TV app in Windows 11.
The second method is by changing the theme of your computer. If you opt for a dark theme, your apps, including Movies & TV app, will continue using the dark theme. For that, you need to go to Personalization > Themes.
After that, click on a dark theme to apply.
Next, your Movies & TV app will start using the same dark mode.
Enable Dark Mode in Movies & TV App in Windows 10
You can choose to use the new “dark” mode in the app, or stick with the current “light” mode, via the app’s settings. In addition, you can also find some additional keyboard shortcuts to make your playback experience better.
Before you being, make sure that you have the latest update to the Films & TV app. To check manually, click on the Windows Store icon residing on the taskbar of Windows 10. Next, click on the User Account logo and from the list of options, select ‘Download and Updates’.
Instantly, you will find the list of the apps for which updates will be visible. Look for the Films & TV updates. Click the download updates button associated with the Films & TV app. Wait for the updates to be downloaded and installed.
Once the updates are installed, click on the Start Menu and select All Apps option.
Scroll down to locate Films and TV app. When you find it, open it.
Once, the app shows up, click on Settings. If the app window is small, you may have to click on its Menu icon (the three horizontal lines) and choose Settings option thereafter.
Towards the end, you will notice the Mode available for viewing. By default, the Light mode is enabled.
Select Dark to set the Dark theme for the app.
When done, close the app. On the restart, you will be able to see the change.
How do I force an app to dark in Windows 11/10?
To force an app to use dark mode in Windows 11/10, you have three options. First, you can use the in-built settings. Most of the preinstalled Windows 11 apps come with the Mode section, which lets you enable or disable dark mode. Second, you can choose the Use system setting option, and enable the Dark color mode. Third, you can opt for a dark theme. In Windows 11, if you enable a dark theme, all the apps will continue using the dark mode.
Now, you can enjoy your favorite movie in the dark mode.
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