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How to Turn Off Audio Description on Sky

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Turning off audio description on your Sky Q box is a simple process directly accessible from your remote control. This feature, designed to provide narration of visual elements for visually impaired viewers, can be easily toggled on or off as needed.

You can turn off audio description on Sky Q by pressing the ? button (standard remote) or the AD button (Accessibility remote), and then selecting the option to toggle it off.

Quick Steps to Disable Audio Description

The exact steps depend slightly on the type of Sky Q remote you are using:

  • Using the Standard Sky Q Remote:

    • Press the ? button located to the right of the number zero (0).
    • A menu will appear on your screen.
    • Use the arrow keys to navigate to the audio description option.
    • Press the Select button to toggle the audio description from On to Off.
    • Press the Dismiss button (located to the left of the Home button, which is directly below the down arrow) to close the menu.
  • Using the Sky Q Accessibility Remote:

    • Press the dedicated AD button.
    • A menu will appear on your screen.
    • Use the arrow keys to navigate if necessary (though often the AD button takes you directly to the setting).
    • Press the Select button to toggle the audio description from On to Off.
    • Press the Dismiss button to close the menu.

Key Buttons Mentioned:

  • ? : Standard remote button to access options, including audio description.
  • AD : Dedicated button on the Accessibility remote for audio description settings.
  • Select : Button used to confirm your choice and toggle the setting.
  • Dismiss : Button used to exit the menu screen.

Following these steps will immediately disable the audio description narration for the content you are watching on your Sky Q box.

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