How Do I Disable the Audio Descriptions on Netflix?
In a nutshell: Netflix offers audio descriptions for many of its original titles, enhancing accessibility for viewers with visual impairments. Users can easily enable or disable this feature on any device. To turn off audio descriptions, start watching a title, tap the screen, and uncheck the audio description option. For Apple devices
Introduction
Most Netflix original titles and other movies and TV shows offer audio descriptions. An audio description is a narration that describes what's happening on the show, including scene changes or physical actions. It provides a better experience for the viewers, especially those with visual impairments. Audio description is optional so that you can enable or disable it. It's easy to turn off audio descriptions on any device. If you want to know how, please continue reading. We have a step-by-step guide on how to disable audio descriptions on Netflix.
Open the Netflix App or Sign in to Your Netflix Account
Do you watch Netflix on a tablet, mobile phone, or TV? Simply open the app to start watching movies or shows on Netflix. If you're using the web version, you might need to sign back in to your account. You can log in with your email and password, or request a code to be sent to your email.
Click Who is Watching
How many users are using your Netflix? If you have family members using the app, tap on your Profile to see personalized recommendations from Netflix.
Choose a Movie
Not all movies and TV series on Netflix have audio descriptions. To see all titles with audio descriptions, please see this list. Simply select a movie to start watching it.
Play the Film
The next step is to play the movie first. You won't be able to disable audio description unless you play or resume a film or TV series.
Tap on the Screen
Uncheck Audio Descriptions
To disable audio descriptions, make sure the English-Audio Description is unchecked.
The process is the same for all devices: computers, mobile phones, TVs, or tablets. Simply play a movie and tap on the screen to see the Audio Descriptions. Click on the icon to enable or disable it.
If you are using an Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone and can't turn off or disable audio descriptions, you need to modify the settings on your device. To do this, follow the next steps.
Go to Settings on Your Device and Tap Accessibility
Select Audio Descriptions
There's no need to do anything if it's already turned off. Otherwise, click on Audio Descriptions and tap on it. It should say Off.
Go back to Netflix and play a movie or TV series for at least five minutes to ensure the setting is saved on your device.
Conclusion
Were you able to disable the audio description on Netflix? Reach out to them for any issues. In addition to audio descriptions, Netflix offers many accessibility features to enhance the experience. For example, you can increase or decrease the brightness of a movie or film, and even adjust its font size, which will come in handy for those with visual impairments. You can also use voice commands if you're using a voice-enabled control. Are you still having issues with how to disable audio descriptions on Netflix, or need additional assistance with its accessibility features? Contact Support today.
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