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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Adjust sound for clearer dialogue

Make speech easier to follow without turning up the whole volume.

Samsung TV · TizenAbout 2 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 7

Press Home

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
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STEP 1

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

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

STEP 2

Open Settings

Select Settings in the menu on the left.

Open Settings.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open All Settings

Select All Settings.

Open All Settings.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open General & Privacy

Select General & Privacy.

Example screen with open general & privacy highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Open Intelligent Mode Settings

Select Intelligent Mode Settings.

Example screen with open intelligent mode settings highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Select Active Voice Amplifier

It only works through the TV speakers. On 2025 models, look in Advanced Features, then AI Mode Settings, then Adaptive Sound Settings.

Example screen with select active voice amplifier highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Turn it on and test

Switch the setting on, then play a programme with speech to check it sounds clearer.

Example Sound settings screen with On highlighted.
Step 7

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.

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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.

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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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