Turning off audio description on your Sky Q box is a straightforward process that can be done using either your standard Sky Q remote or the Sky Q Accessibility remote. Audio description provides narration for visually impaired viewers, but you can easily toggle it on or off as needed.
Quick Steps to Disable Audio Description
To quickly turn off audio description on Sky Q, follow these steps using your remote:
- Press the dedicated button:
- On a standard Sky Q remote, press the ? (question mark) button. This button is located to the right of the number zero.
- On a Sky Q Accessibility remote, press the dedicated AD (Audio Description) button.
- Access the menu: Pressing the button will bring up a small menu or options on your screen related to accessibility settings, often including audio description.
- Toggle the setting: Use the navigation buttons if necessary, then press the Select button to toggle the audio description option between 'On' and 'Off'.
- Close the menu: Press the Dismiss button to close the menu. The Dismiss button is located to the left of the Home button, which is directly below the down arrow on your remote.
Using Your Sky Q Remote
Here's a breakdown for users with the standard Sky Q remote:
- Locate the "?" button: Find the question mark button (?); it's right next to the '0' button on the keypad.
- Press "?": This action opens the accessibility options overlay on your TV screen.
- Toggle with Select: The overlay will show options like Audio Description. Press the Select button to change its state (On or Off).
- Exit the menu: Once you've toggled it to Off, press the Dismiss button. This button is positioned directly to the left of the large Home button below the directional arrows.
Using the Sky Q Accessibility Remote
For those using the Sky Q Accessibility remote, the process is even simpler:
- Locate the "AD" button: This remote has a dedicated button labelled "AD".
- Press "AD": Pressing this button directly brings up the audio description toggle option.
- Toggle with Select: Use the Select button to switch audio description On or Off.
- Exit the menu: Press the Dismiss button to remove the options menu from your screen.
These steps provide a quick and easy way to manage the audio description setting directly from your Sky Q remote without needing to navigate through the main settings menus.