The Screen reader works by vocalizing information on the TV screen, such as the program guide and settings screen. In order to use the Screen reader function, an internet connection is necessary.
Notes:
- The Screen reader function is available only for focus points and some texts.
- The Screen reader function is available only for some regions and languages.
- Whether a given app is available with the Screen reader function depends on the app.
- As of November 2020, YouTube™ is available with the Screen reader function. This specification may change without notice.
- The eARC mode is turned off when the Screen reader function is activated on eARC supported models
The steps to activate or deactivate the Screen reader function depends on how the TV is set up. Follow the instructions according to your setup.
With Google Account
Activate the Screen reader from the Settings screen
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Profile Settings icon, then press the Down arrow button to select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System, and then press the Enter button.
- At Accessibility, press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen reader, and then press the Enter button.
- Select Enable, and then press the Enter button.
- Select OK, and then press the Enter button.
Stop the Screen reader from the Settings screen
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Profile Settings icon, then press the Down arrow button to select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System, and then press the Enter button.
- At Accessibility, press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen reader, and then press the Enter button.
- To stop the Screen reader, press the Enter button when you hear Enable, On. This will change the Screen reader setting to Off.
- When you hear OK, press the Enter button to stop the Screen reader.
Basic TV without Google Account
Activate the Screen reader from the Settings screen
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Dashboard, and then press the Enter button.
- Select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System, and then press the Enter button.
- At Accessibility, press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen reader, and then press the Enter button.
- Select Enable, and then press the Enter button.
- Select OK, and then press the Enter button.
Stop the Screen reader from the Settings screen
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Dashboard, and then press the Enter button.
- Select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System, and then press the Enter button.
- At Accessibility, press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen reader, and then press the Enter button.
- To stop the Screen reader, press the Enter button when you hear Enable, On. This will change the Screen reader setting to Off.
- When you hear OK, press the Enter button to stop the Screen reader.
