The Screen reader function works by vocalizing information displayed on the TV screen, such as the program guide or setting screen.
Notes:
- In order to use the Screen reader function, an Internet connection is necessary.
- The Screen reader function is available only for focus points and some texts.
- The Screen reader function is available only for some areas and languages.
- Whether a given app is available with the Screen reader function depends on the specific app.
- As of November 2020, YouTube™ is available with the Screen reader function. This specification may change without notice.
- For eARC supported models, when Screen reader is activated, eARC mode will be set to Off.
For how to activate or stop the Screen reader function, check one of the following depending on the TV setup:
With Google Account
Activating the Screen reader from the Settings
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Profile Settings icon at the upper right corner, 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.
Stopping the Screen reader from the Settings
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Profile Settings icon at the upper right corner, 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.
- In order to stop the Screen reader, when you hear "Enable, On" press the Enter button and it will switch the Screen reader setting to Off.
- When you hear OK, press the Enter button to stop the Screen reader.
Basic TV without Google Account
Activating the Screen reader from the Settings
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Dashboard, and then press the Enter.
- 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.
Stopping the Screen reader from the Settings
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- Press the Right arrow button to select Dashboard, and then press the Enter.
- 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.
- In order to stop the Screen reader, when you hear "Enable, On" press the Enter button and it will switch the Screen reader setting to Off.
- When you hear OK, press the Enter button to stop the Screen reader.
