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How To Turn Off Audio Description On Samsung TV

By Aman Panchal 4 min read
How to turn off Audio Description, Narrator and Bixby Voice on Samsung TV
Summary

To disable audio description on a Samsung TV, start by navigating to the accessibility settings and turning off the “Voice Guide” option, or a similarly named feature. Alternatively, some remotes include a dedicated “AD” or “AD/SUBT” button that provides quick access to these settings, making the process even easier.

Audio Description is a helpful feature for individuals who are visually impaired, but it can be distracting if it’s not needed. If you’ve accidentally enabled Audio Description on your Samsung TV or want to turn it off, this guide will walk you through the steps to disable Audio Description, Narrator, and Bixby Voice on the Samsung Smart TV. Let’s explore the methods in simple steps.

How to turn off Audio Description, Narrator and Bixby Voice on Samsung TV

What Is Audio Description?

Audio Description provides a narration of on-screen actions, making TV shows and movies more accessible for those with vision impairments. However, if you don’t require this feature, it’s easy to turn it off.

Method 1: Turning Off Audio Description via TV Settings

This method works for most Samsung TVs and is the easiest way to disable Audio Description.

  1. Access Settings: Start by pressing the “Settings” button on your remote, or navigate to the settings menu from the home screen.
  2. Go to Accessibility: Within the settings, look for “General” or “General & Privacy,” then select “Accessibility.”
  3. Find Voice Guide: In the accessibility menu, locate “Voice Guide Settings” or a similarly named option.
  4. Toggle Off: Finally, turn off the Voice Guide feature—this is usually indicated by a green or blue toggle or radio button.

Method 2: Using the Voice Guide Shortcut

Samsung TVs often have a shortcut to enable or disable the Voice Guide (which controls Audio Description).

  1. Press and hold the Volume button on your remote for a few seconds.
  2. A menu will pop up. Select Voice Guide Settings.
  3. Toggle the Voice Guide to Off.
  4. Exit the menu and enjoy your content without Audio Description.

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Method 3: Disabling Audio Description for Specific Apps

Some streaming apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video may have their own Audio Description settings.

  1. Launch the streaming app where you hear Audio Description.
  2. Start playing a video and pause it.
  3. Look for a Settings or Audio Options button on the playback screen.
  4. Select the audio track without Audio Description (usually labeled as “English” instead of “English AD”).
  5. Save the settings and resume playback without Audio Description.

Method 4: Resetting Accessibility Settings

If the above methods don’t work, you can reset all Accessibility settings.

  1. Press the Home button and navigate to Settings.
  2. Choose General, then go to Accessibility.
  3. Scroll down and select Reset Accessibility Settings.
  4. Confirm your choice when prompted.
  5. Return to your content and check if Audio Description is disabled.

Additional Tips

  • Remote Shortcuts: Some Samsung remotes include a dedicated “AD” or “AD/SUBT” button, allowing quick access to audio description settings without going through the full menu.
  • Voice Commands: If your TV supports voice control, try saying commands like “Turn off audio description” or “Disable voice guide” for a hands-free solution.
  • Check for SAP or MTS: On certain TVs, audio description may be delivered through SAP (Secondary Audio Program) or MTS (Multiple Television Service). These can usually be found and adjusted in the audio settings menu.

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Audio Description is still on after following these steps.

Solution: Ensure your TV’s firmware is up to date by going to Settings > Support > Software Update and selecting Update Now.

Issue: Audio Description is enabled only on specific channels.

Solution: Contact your service provider to disable Audio Description for those channels.

How To Turn Off Audio Narrator On Samsung TV?

Step 1: To turn off the audio narrator on Samsung TV, first, go to the “Settings Menu” using the TV remote.

Step 2: Then Select the “Smart Features” option.

Step 3: Now, scroll down to “Voice Recognition,” and just turn it off.

After completing the above procedure, you will not be able to use the “Hi TV” command to activate the voice features. But, you can access this feature by pressing the microphone button on your TV remote.

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How To Turn Off Bixby Voice On Samsung TV?

To turn off Bixby’s voice on Samsung TV, you just have to swipe to the right until you reach Bixby Home else you can press and hold down the Bixby button to reach the Bixby Home screen.

Follow the steps given below to turn off Bixby Voice on Samsung TV:

Step 1: First, press the three vertical dots on the top right corner.

Step 2: Then, navigate to the “Settings“.

Step 3: Now, Turn off the “Bixby Voice” option, and you are done!

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Conclusion

We hope the steps above helped you turn off the audio description, audio narrator, and Bixby voice on your Samsung TV. If you have any questions about this guide, feel free to ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends and explore our other articles for more how-to guides and the latest tech tips!

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Aman Panchal

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