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Audio Description

Updated over a week ago

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:

  1. Go to Settings on your BetterTV device

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  2. Select Accessibility & Voice Control

  3. Choose Accessibility

  4. Select Audio Track

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  5. Pick your preferred language

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Method 2 - While watching:

  1. Press the information panel (i) on your remote while watching a programme

  2. Select Settings from the information panel (appears at the bottom of the screen|)

  3. Use the Right arrow to select 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:

  1. Press TV Guide on your remote

  2. Use arrow keys to browse programmes

  3. Look for AD displayed with programme information


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

  1. Go to Settings > Accessibility & Voice Control

  2. Select Accessibility

  3. Choose Audio Track

  4. 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.


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