Turn off voice features in Settings
Samsung TVs have voice features turned on by default, but you can disable them in the Settings menu. The exact path depends on your TV model and software version, but the general route is the same: go to Settings, find the voice or sound section, and toggle the feature off.
On most Samsung TVs made in the last five years, press the Menu or Settings button on your remote. Navigate to Settings, then Sound, then look for Voice Guide, Voice Feedback, or Audio Description. These are the three voice features you're most likely to encounter. Select whichever one is on and turn it off.
If you cannot find these options in Sound, check under Accessibility instead — Samsung sometimes groups voice features there. The menu structure varies slightly between 2020 and 2024 models, so if you don't see the exact names listed above, look for anything with "voice" or "audio" in the label.
Key Takeaways
- Voice Guide is the most common voice feature on Samsung TVs and reads menu options aloud; it lives in Settings > Sound or Settings > Accessibility.
- Voice Feedback and Audio Description are separate toggles that may also be on; turn off all three if you want complete silence from the TV's voice system.
- The Menu or Settings button on your remote opens the settings panel — you do not need to use your phone or a separate app.
- If your TV is older than five years, the menu layout may differ, but the voice controls are still in Sound or Accessibility.
Disable Voice Guide specifically
Voice Guide is the feature that reads aloud the name of every menu item you highlight. It was designed for people with low vision, but it can be distracting if you don't use it. To turn it off, go to Settings > Sound > Voice Guide and select Off.
On some models, Voice Guide appears as a toggle (on/off switch) rather than a dropdown menu. If you see a toggle, press it once to turn the feature off. The TV will confirm the change when ready — you should hear the voice stop and see a notification on screen.
If Voice Guide is already off but you still hear voice output, check Voice Feedback and Audio Description as well. It's possible more than one voice feature is enabled.
Turn off Voice Feedback and Audio Description
Voice Feedback is a separate feature that provides spoken confirmations when you press buttons on the remote — for example, saying "Volume up" when you adjust the volume. Audio Description is narration added to certain TV shows and movies to describe what's happening on screen.
Both live in Settings > Sound on most models. Look for Voice Feedback and Audio Description as separate toggles. Turn off whichever ones are on. Audio Description only affects content that includes a descriptive audio track, so turning it off won't silence the TV unless that content is currently playing.
If you want to keep Audio Description for certain shows but turn it off for others, you can also control it at the moment you're watching — some Samsung remotes have a dedicated Audio Description button, or you can access it through the channel menu while a show is playing.
Check your remote for a dedicated voice button
Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated button for voice control or voice search. This is different from the voice features in Settings — it activates a microphone on the remote so you can speak commands to the TV. If you want to disable voice input entirely, you can turn this off separately.
Look for a button labeled "Voice" or a microphone icon on your remote. If you see one and you don't want to use voice commands, go to Settings > General > Voice Control and turn it off. This prevents the remote from listening for your voice.
Disabling voice control in Settings does not affect Voice Guide, Voice Feedback, or Audio Description — those are output features, not input features. You may want to turn off both the voice output and voice input if you prefer a completely silent TV experience.
Restart your TV if voice features won't turn off
Occasionally a Samsung TV will not respond when you try to turn off voice features, or the setting will revert to on after you turn it off. The fastest fix is a full power cycle: unplug the TV from the wall outlet, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in.
Once the TV restarts, go back to Settings and turn off the voice features again. The setting should stick this time. If it doesn't, the TV may have a software issue — check Samsung's support site for your specific model number to see if a software update is available.
To find your model number, go to Settings > Support > About This TV. Write down the model number and search for it on Samsung's website along with "software update" to see if a newer version is available for read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off Voice Guide affect closed captions?
No. Voice Guide and closed captions are separate features. You can have captions on and Voice Guide off, or any other combination. Captions appear as text on screen; Voice Guide reads the menu aloud. Turning off one does not affect the other.
Can I turn off voice for one input but keep it on for another?
No. Voice features are TV-wide settings, not input-specific. When you turn off Voice Guide in Settings, it stays off regardless of which HDMI input you're using or which app you're watching. The setting applies to the entire TV.
Why does my TV still make sounds even after I turn off Voice Guide?
Your TV may have other audio features on. Check that you've also turned off Voice Feedback and Audio Description. If those are off and you still hear voice, the sound may be coming from the show or movie itself, not from the TV's accessibility features. Lower the volume or mute the TV to confirm.
Does turning off voice features use less power?
Not noticeably. Voice features don't consume significant power when they're on — the TV only processes voice when you're actively using voice control or when Voice Guide is reading the menu. Turning them off will not reduce your electricity bill.
What if my TV doesn't have a Settings button on the remote?
Press the Menu button instead. On older Samsung remotes, Menu opens the settings panel. If your remote has neither Menu nor Settings, look for a button with three horizontal lines (often called a hamburger menu) — that also opens settings on some models.