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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn Audio Description on

Hear spoken descriptions of important action in supported programmes.

Philips · Google TVAbout 3 minutes9 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Press the Home button on your remote

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press the Home button on your remote

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Select Settings

Select the Settings icon at the top right of the Home screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select Channels & Inputs

Example screen with select channels & inputs highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Channels

Example screen with select channels highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Universal access

Example screen with select universal access highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Switch Universal access on

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Step 6

STEP 7

Select Audio description

Example screen with select audio description highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Switch Audio description on

Example screen with switch audio description on highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

Return to the programme

Return to the programme. Audio Description only plays when that channel or streaming title provides an AD track.

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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