How to turn off audio description on a Sony TV

There’s nothing more annoying than coming home after a hard day at work, turning on the TV, and finding that the audio narrator is on.

Of course, the feature is great for the visually impaired. But for everyone else, the narrator can be a big drawback to your viewing experience. This article will explain how to turn off audio description using your Sony TV.

Keep reading to know more.

Sony TV: How to turn off audio description

Generally, newer Sony TVs tend to use Google’s Android TV operating system, giving users access to apps like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, along with many more features.

Depending on the version of Sony TV you have, the process for turning off audio description may differ.

Turning off audio description on your Sony Bravia TV

Sony is proud of its Sony Bravia TV, which offers users a high-quality viewing experience, along with a world of apps and features.

If you own a Sony Bravia TV (or any Google or Android TV), the audio description will be called “Talkback.” All Sony TVs will have accessibility settings for visually or hearing impaired users.

To turn off audio description on your Sony Bravia TV, you’ll need to use your remote control to check your accessibility settings:

1. From your TV’s menu, press the “Home” button on your remote control.
   
2. Navigate to the “Settings” menu and press “Enter.”
   
3. Using the down arrow, go to “Accessibility.”
   
4. Next to where it says “Talkback”, turn it off.
   
5. Audio description should now be disabled.

Additionally, Sony Bravia TVs offer users an accessibility shortcut. To change the audio description when using this, simply press and hold the mute button on your Sony remote until the audio description turns off.

Turning off audio description on your Sony Android TV

Any TV that uses an Android operating system is considered a smart TV. All functions can be accessed directly from a remote control. If you find audio description turned on, turning it off is relatively simple:

1. Press “Home” on your Sony TV remote control.
   
2. In the panel that appears, press “Settings”.
   
3. In the left panel, choose “Accessibility.”
   
4. Scroll down and select “Talkback.”
   
5. On the left side of the screen, you will see the “Enable” option.
   
6. Once you have selected this, click the button next to “Enable” to disable this feature.
   
7. A confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you want to “Stop Talkback.”
8. Highlight the “OK” option and press “Enter” to complete the action.
   

Turning off audio description on your Sony LED TV

If you own a Sony LED TV, here’s what you need to do to turn off the audio description feature:

1. Using your TV’s remote control, press the “Home” button.
   
2. Go to where it says “Sound” or “Sound Mode,” depending on your model.
   
3. Next to “Audio Description,” turn the switch to “Off” to turn it off.
   
4. The audio description will stop continuing while watching TV.

Turning off audio description on your Sony FULL LED TV

You can disable unwanted audio descriptions on your Sony FULL LED TV using your remote control:

1. Press the “Menu” button on your remote control.
   
2. Using the directional arrows, select “Audio Option” or “Audio” depending on your provider.
3. Next, choose “Font.”
4. Where it says “Audio Description,” make sure the switch is set to “Off.”
   
5. Play a movie or TV show to check that the feature has been disabled.

Turn off audio description when you don’t have a TV Box

If you don’t own a TV box, but use a satellite decoder for your Sony TV, it is possible to turn off audio description directly by going to your TV’s settings.

1. Using your remote control, press the “Home” button.
   
2. Choose “Settings” and then press “Enter.”
   
3. Scroll down to access “Accessibility.”
   
4. Set the “Talkback” and “Screen Reader” services to “Off”.
   
5. Audio description should now be disabled when watching TV.

Enjoy the magic of cinema

Television is perhaps the best source of entertainment we have in our homes. It often brings the family together for some much-needed quality time. If you have a Sony TV with access to apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon, the experience is even better.

Having your accessibility settings changed to audio description can be a big inconvenience. We hope this article has helped you better understand the steps required to disable this feature.

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