How to clear the cache on your TV (and why you shouldn’t wait to do it) [Video]

In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment—but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data.

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Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That’s why it’s important to clear all that extra cache and make your TV feel like new again. Before I break down the steps for how to do it, let’s address the big elephant in the room first.

What is a cache?

A cache is a temporary storage area where data is kept for quick access. On your smart TV, the cache stores information from apps, websites, and system processes to help them load faster every time you turn it on. Think of it as a bunch of …