How to get the talking off roku

Your TCL Roku TV has built-in Audio Guide which assist users to navigate the on-screen menus.  Once this text-to-speech (TTS) feature is activated, Audio Guide will read out text, menu items and other on-screen items.  Below are the step-by-step instructions to enable or disable this feature:

How to stop Roku from talking, will be the main topic of this article. Roku has become one of the most popular streaming names over the last decade, especially in the United States. The streaming device has revolutionized TV viewing, allowing consumers to watch their favourite shows whenever they want.

Roku devices come in a variety of sizes and price points, but no matter what model you choose, you’ll need to connect it to your home network.

Roku was founded in 2002 and now boasts more than 30 million subscribers. In addition to its hardware, Roku also offers apps for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Roku’s mission is to provide access to entertainment anywhere, anytime.

Table of Contents

• Why is Roku talking to me?
• How can I stop Roku from talking?
  • Method 1: Using Remote, Turn Off Audio Assistant
  • Method 2: Turn the feature off from the Settings menu
  • Why is Roku Narrating Movies?
  • When does Roku talk?
• How to turn off descriptive audio
  • Check whether the volume level is set properly
  • Go to the home screen
  • Tap the menu icon
  • Tap on Accessibility
• FAQs
  • What to do if Audio assistance won’t turn off on Roku TV?
  • Can I customize my experience on Roku?
  • What is Audio Guide On Roku TV?
  • Conclusion

Why is Roku talking to me?

The reason why Roku is talking to you is because of a feature known as “Audio Guide”. This is a Roku feature that reads on-screen texts for Roku users with visual impairment. Once you enable this feature, then Roku will read each step loudly.

It will also give all the descriptions from the user interface in terms of audio tracks. If you are not a visually impaired user, then you definitely have turned this feature on by mistake.

How can I stop Roku from talking?

There are different methods of stopping Roku from Talking. These methods have been explained below:

Method 1: Using Remote, Turn Off Audio Assistant

The first method, in this case, is to turn off Audio Assistance using the remote. The process is not very complicated if you have all the information.

Luckily, all the TCL Roku and Roku devices have a functional shortcut that gives all users the ability to turn on/off the Audio assistance feature.

In case you have accidentally turned on this feature, then you can use your remote to turn the feature back off.

• Hit the star/options Button (*) on the remote four times.
• The Device will take some time to respond to this command. So, you shouldn’t be worried if this took a little longer and you keep on hearing the narrations.

It’s important to note that sometimes, the audio feature can be helpful. So, if you grow to like the feature, you can turn it back on through the same procedure.

Method 2: Turn the feature off from the Settings menu

If you don’t have the remote or there are certain circumstances where the (*) button doesn’t work, you can consider turning off the Audio assistance feature by following these steps:

1. Go to the Home screen by tapping the Home Button on the remote
2. Head to “settings”
3. Click the “Accessibility” Menu from the list
4. Click on “Audio Guide”. This is basically under the section with the same name. In most cases, it appears on the right
5. You now have to select on Off to disable the feature

If you follow these steps perfectly, you will easily disable the feature. The feature will be disabled until you think otherwise and want to turn it back on. You can turn the feature on by following the same steps.

Why is Roku Narrating Movies?

Roku has its fair share of issues. There have been many complaints from customers regarding the quality of their experience. Many users complained about poor video quality and slow buffering speed. The company had to resolve these problems quickly.

One of the ways they did so was by giving audible narration to all the steps while watching TV shows.

When does Roku talk?

Roku talks when the user navigates through menus or changes channels. The device automatically turns off the voice after the channel change. However, if you switch to another tab and come back to the previous one, the voice will continue to narrate.

If you don’t mind having the voice narrating all the time, then you should go ahead and enable it.

How to turn off descriptive audio

To turn off the voice, you can do so by following the above-mentioned method. However, there is also an easier way to do this. All you have to do is head to your settings and click on the “Voiceover” option.

From here, you will be able to choose between On/Off and Voice Only. In case you still face issues while trying to mute the voice, check out our troubleshooting tips below:

Check whether the volume level is set properly

The volume setting might not be correct. You may accidentally tap the volume up instead of down. Also, make sure that the volume is set at 0%. For more information, visit How to adjust Roku Volume Level.

Go to the home screen

If you are using a Roku Streaming Stick, you can directly reach the home screen by pressing the button on top.

Tap the menu icon

From the menu, press the Menu key twice to get to the main page. Then scroll down till you see Settings. Click on that.

Tap on Accessibility

Now, tap Audio Guide. It will open the Audio guide window. Tap on either On or Off. Now, let us test the sound again. If the problem persists, try unplugging the USB cord.

FAQs

What to do if Audio assistance won’t turn off on Roku TV?

For some reason, you cannot disable the audio assistance on Roku TV. This happens due to an underlying issue with the hardware. To fix this, reset the TCL Roku device or reboot the device.

Can I customize my experience on Roku?

Yes, you can configure the controls, interface, and even add custom shortcuts to launch specific apps. Visit the help section to learn more.

What is Audio Guide On Roku TV?

Audio Guide On Roku TV allows you to navigate through your favourite channels without seeing the navigation bar. When enabled, the voice will read the names of the various channels. You can use this feature to find your favourites or just to stay entertained.

Conclusion

We hope that this article helped you understand how to control Roku’s voice-over by disabling it. We also discussed what to do in case you are facing issues while attempting to turn off the voice. In case you were unable to fix the issue, feel free to contact the support team for further guidance.

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