How to Turn Off Audio Description on Sky Q

Turning off audio description on Sky Q is a straightforward process using your remote control. Audio description provides an audio commentary on visual elements of a programme for viewers who are blind or partially sighted, but you can easily disable it if it's not needed.

Steps to Disable Audio Description on Sky Q

To turn off audio description using your Sky Q remote, follow these simple steps:

1. Find the correct button:
   • On your standard Sky Q remote, locate and press the ? button. This button is usually situated to the right of the number zero (0).
   • If you are using the Sky Q Accessibility remote, press the dedicated AD button.
2. Access the menu: Pressing the correct button (? or AD) will bring up an accessibility options menu on your TV screen.
3. Toggle the setting: Within this menu, find the option for Audio Description. Press the Select button (the large central button on your remote) to toggle the audio description setting. Each press will switch it between On and Off. Ensure it is set to Off.
4. Close the menu: Once you have set Audio Description to Off, press the Dismiss button to close the on-screen menu. The Dismiss button is typically located to the left of the Home button, which is directly below the down arrow on your remote.

Summary of Button Presses:

Remote Type	First Button to Press	Action Button	To Close Menu
Standard Sky Q Remote	? (Question Mark)	Select	Dismiss
Sky Q Accessibility	AD	Select	Dismiss

By following these steps, audio description will be turned off for the current programme and future viewing until you decide to turn it back on.