Audio Description (AD) is lesser-known than closed captions, but just as essential. Show
Does Apple TV Have Audio Descriptions? That’s a question you may never have asked yourself before, but it’s an important one to know the answer to, especially if you have any friends or family who are hard of sight or blind. Here’s everything you need to know: What Is “Audio Description”?Audio Description is an important accessibility feature that allows those who are blind, hard of sight, or have other issues that impact their vision to better follow along with and enjoy the content they are engaging in. Audio Description is spoken text that describes what is happening on the TV screen. This is important for the blind and hard of sight because, though they can hear dialogue being spoken, they may not be able to see the other action–some of which may be pertinent to the story–going on on the screen. That’s where Audio Description comes in. If a movie or TV show supports Audio Description, a narrator will speak out loud any onscreen action that is taking place, that the person consuming the content might not see. For example, in a thriller movie, much of the tension or information might come across visually and without sound. Imagine a movie about a burglar in someone’s house. The scene may show the burglar hiding around the next corner as the main character goes to flip the light switch, but if there is no sound signifying the bugler is hiding around the corner (though the audience can clearly see him), how would someone hard of sight get this information? Audio Description means this information can be relayed audibly, which increases the enjoyment to the hard of sight listener and allows them to better follow the plot. Quickly Turn ON Audio Description On Apple TV During Video PlaybackIf you already have VoiceOver enabled on your Apple TV, you can quickly google Audio Description on while watching a movie or TV show even after it’s begun. Here’s how:
Turn On Audio Description System-wide On Apple TVIf you are someone you live with are blind or hard of sight, it will likely be better just to leave Audio Description enabled at all times on Apple TV. This will mean Audio Description will play (if available) whenever you watch a TV show or movie on the Apple TV. Here’s how:
Apple’s Audio Description logo and definition. How To Find Out Which TV Shows And Movies Support Audio Description The Apple TV app lists most TV shows and movies that have Audio Description. To find out f a show or movie supports the feature, do the following:
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Why is there Audio Description on my Apple TV?Audio descriptions provide an audible narration of important onscreen action and content in movies and TV shows. If you have a video that includes audio descriptions, Apple TV can play them for you.
How do I turn off Audio Description narration?Start or stop Narrator. In Windows 10, press Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter on your keyboard. ... . On the sign-in screen, select the Ease of access button in the lower-right corner, and turn on the toggle under Narrator.. Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator,and then turn on the toggle under Use Narrator.. How do I get rid of Audio Description on my TV?Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate the “System” option and press “Enter.” Navigate with the arrow buttons to “Accessibility” and activate it by pressing “Enter.” Find the “Narration” or “Audio Guidance” or “Audio Description” feature and set it to “OFF.” Press the “Exit” button to save changes.
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