Ever wondered how visually impaired or completely blind individuals watch and enjoy visual content on Netflix? Well, the possibility is entailed to audio descriptions. In simple terms, audio description is an optional audio narration that describes what is happening visually on screen, including physical actions, facial expressions, costumes, settings, and scene changes.
When you close your eyes or turn your head from the TV screen, you will only hear sound effects and dialogue rather than understanding what is taking place in the scene. Nevertheless if enabled, audio descriptions will create the image of the action in between the dialogue for you.
Unlike “closed captions” that can be set on the Netflix app or browser, Netflix subscribers can only turn on or turn off audio descriptions via their Android TV device settings. Thankfully the majority of content on Netflix has audio descriptions.
How to Turn On Audio Description on Netflix on your Android TV
Step 1: Turn on your TV
Insert the Android TV cable in power and press the power button on the remote to switch on the TV.
Step 2: Go to Settings
On the home page, select the “Settings” app or press the “Settings” button on your Android TV remote.
Step 3: Select Device Preferences
Under general settings, select “Device Preferences”.
Step 4: Select Accessibility
Scroll down and select Accessibility. Then select and toggle on the “Audio Description.”
How to Turn Off Audio Description on Netflix on your Android TV
Step 1: Turn on your TV
Insert the Android TV cable in power and press the power button on the remote to switch on the TV.
Step 2: Go to Settings
On the home page, select the “Settings” app or press the “Settings” button on your Android TV remote.
Step 3: Select Device Preferences
Under general settings, select “Device Preferences”.
Step 4: Select Accessibility
Scroll down and select Accessibility. Then select and toggle off the “Audio Description.”