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How do I turn off audio description on Sky?

Published in Sky Q Accessibility 2 mins read

You can turn off audio description on Sky Q quickly using your remote control.

To turn off audio description on your Sky Q box, you will use a specific button on your remote to access a menu and then select the option to toggle it off. This process is straightforward and only requires a few button presses.

Steps to Turn Off Audio Description on Sky Q

Here are the steps to disable audio description using your Sky Q remote:

  1. Press the designated button:
    • On a standard Sky Q remote, press the ? (question mark) button. This button is typically located to the right of the number zero on the remote's keypad.
    • On a Sky Q Accessibility remote, press the AD button.
  2. Access the menu: Pressing the appropriate button will bring up the audio description options on your screen.
  3. Toggle the setting: Use the navigation buttons to highlight the audio description option. Press the Select button to toggle the setting. Continue pressing Select until it shows audio description is Off.
  4. Close the menu: Once you have turned audio description off, press the Dismiss button to close the menu. The Dismiss button is usually located to the left of the Home button, which is directly below the down arrow button on the remote.

By following these steps, the audio description track will be turned off for the current programme or channel.

Quick Reference Table

Action Standard Sky Q Remote Button Sky Q Accessibility Remote Button
Open AD Menu ? (Question Mark) AD
Toggle On/Off Select Select
Close Menu Dismiss Dismiss

Remember the locations of these key buttons:

  • The ? button is to the right of the number zero.
  • The Dismiss button is to the left of the Home button.

Using these steps, you can easily manage the audio description setting on your Sky Q box.