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How Do I Turn Off Audio Description on Sky?

Published in Sky Accessibility 2 mins read

To turn off audio description on Sky, you can easily do so using your Sky Q remote or Sky Q Accessibility remote.

Audio description provides narration of key visual elements on screen for those with visual impairments. If you find it is active and you wish to turn it off, follow these simple steps using your Sky Q remote.

Steps to Turn Off Audio Description on Sky Q

Turning off audio description is a quick process directly from your remote control. Here is the step-by-step guide:

  1. Locate the relevant button:
    • On a standard Sky Q remote, find the ? (question mark) button. This is typically located to the right of the number zero button.
    • If you are using a Sky Q Accessibility remote, press the dedicated AD button.
  2. Access the Audio Description menu: Pressing the identified button (? or AD) will bring up the Audio Description option on your screen.
  3. Toggle the setting: Use the remote to highlight the Audio Description option. Press the Select button (usually the large central button) on your remote. Each press of the Select button will toggle the setting between On and Off. Ensure it is set to Off.
  4. Close the menu: Once you have selected Off, press the Dismiss button on your remote to close the menu overlay on your screen. The Dismiss button is located to the left of the Home button, which is directly below the down arrow on the directional pad.

Following these steps will disable the audio description feature for the program you are currently watching or for the system generally, depending on the specific implementation by Sky.

This method is the quickest way to manage audio description without navigating through the main settings menus. It provides instant access to toggle the feature as needed.

Turning off audio description is straightforward using the dedicated remote buttons, allowing for quick adjustment of your viewing experience.