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Screen Reader for Non-Android TV

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The Screen reader function verbally describes information on your Non-Android TV. This function makes it easier to navigate features such as the program guide and settings screen on your TV.

Note:

  • This article applies to the United States, Canada, and Mexico only.
  • The screen reader function supports the English language only.
  • Only some apps, such as the YouTube™ service, support the screen reader.

Activate the Screen Reader

  1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Accessibility.
  4. Select Screen reader.
  5. Select On.
  6. Press the Return button to exit.

Change the Speech Rate

  1. Press the HOME button.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Accessibility.
  4. Select Speech rate.
  5. Select your preferred speech rate

Prioritize the Screen Reader Audio

  1. Press the HOME button.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Accessibility.
  4. Select Prioritize speech audio.
  5. Select On.
    • When this feature is set to on, the volume level of the background audio is low while the screen reader is reading.