IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.
The Screen Reader and Talkback functions work by vocalizing the information on the TV screen, such as the program guide and setting screen. In order to use these features, an internet connection is necessary.
Note: For KD-32W830K and KD-xxX75K series: The Screen Reader function is not supported.
Enable the Screen Reader or Talkback from the Settings screen
For Google TV™
- On the remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button.
- Select Settings and press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System and press the Enter button.
- Press the Enter button to select Accessibility and press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Talkback and press the Enter button.
- Select Enable and press the Enter button.
- Select OK and press the Enter button.
- Press the HOME button to exit.
For Android TV™
- On the supplied TV remote, press the HOME button.
- Since the Settings icon is located in the upper right corner of the Home menu, press and hold the Up arrow button for about three seconds, and then press and hold the Right arrow button for about two seconds to select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Device Preferences, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Accessibility, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen Reader or Talkback, and then press the Enter button.
- Select Enable and then press the Enter button.
- Select OK and then press the Enter button.
- Press the HOME button to exit.
Stopping the Screen Reader or Talkback from the settings screen
For Google TV
- On the remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button.
- Select Settings and press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select System and press the Enter button.
- Press the Enter button to select Accessibility and press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Talkback and press the Enter button.
- In order to stop Talkback, press the Enter button when you hear Enable, On. It will switch Talkback setting to Off.
- When you hear OK, press the Enter button to stop Talkback.
- Press the HOME button to exit.
For Android TV
- On the supplied TV remote, press the HOME button.
- Since the Settings icon is located on the upper right corner of the Home menu, press and hold the Up arrow button for about three seconds, and then press and hold the Right arrow button for about two seconds to select Settings, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Device Preferences, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Accessibility, and then press the Enter button.
- Press the Down arrow button to select Screen Reader or Talkback, and then press the Enter button.
- In order to stop the Screen Reader or Talkback function, press the Enter button when you hear “Enable On". It will switch the Screen Reader or Talkback setting to Off.
- When you hear "OK", press the Enter button to stop the Screen Reader or Talkback function.
- Press the HOME button to exit.
Notes:
- The Screen Reader and Talkback functions are only available for focus points and some texts.
- The Screen Reader and Talkback functions are only available in some areas and languages.
- Whether a given app is available with the Screen Reader function depends on the app.
- As of February 2020, the YouTube™ streaming service is available with the Screen Reader and Talkback functions. The specification may change without notice.
