Turning on audio description
Turning on audio description
BetterTV supports audio description to help visually impaired viewers enjoy programmes. Look for the [AD] symbol when browsing programmes - this shows audio description is available.
Enabling audio description
Method 1 - Settings menu:
Go to Settings on your BetterTV device
Select Accessibility & Voice Control
Choose Accessibility
Select Audio Track
Pick your preferred language
Method 2 - While watching:
Press the information panel (i) on your remote while watching a programme
Select Settings from the information panel (appears at the bottom of the screen|)
Use the Right arrow to select Audio description
Which programmes have audio description
Which programmes have audio description
Not all programmes include audio description - this depends on what the broadcaster provides.
Finding programmes with audio description
Check the TV guide:
Press TV Guide on your remote
Use arrow keys to browse programmes
Look for AD displayed with programme information
Changing audio description language
Changing audio description language
BetterTV offers audio description in multiple languages to serve our diverse communities across the UK, Ireland, and Gibraltar.
Available languages
Audio description is available in up to 7 languages, depending on your location and the programme broadcaster.
Changing the language
Go to Settings > Accessibility & Voice Control
Select Accessibility
Choose Audio Track
Select your preferred language from the list
Note: Language availability varies by programme and broadcaster. If your preferred language isn't available, the programme may not include audio description in that language.