Where to find voice guidance settings on your Samsung TV
Voice guidance on Samsung TVs is called Voice Guide, and it reads menu options and on-screen text aloud to help with navigation. You turn it off in the Accessibility menu, which is the same place where you control other audio and visual information features.
The exact path depends on your TV's age and software version, but Samsung has kept the location consistent across most recent models. The setting is not buried—it sits in the main settings area under a heading that makes its purpose clear.
Key Takeaways
- Voice Guide is found in Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide on most Samsung TVs made in the last five years.
- You toggle Voice Guide off by pressing the select button when the setting is highlighted, then confirming the change.
- If your remote has a dedicated Accessibility button, you can reach Voice Guide settings in two steps instead of navigating through menus.
- Turning off Voice Guide does not affect other accessibility features like captions or screen magnification.
- If you cannot find the setting, your TV model may use a slightly different menu structure, and the TV's manual will show the exact path for your year and size.
Steps to disable Voice Guide using your remote
Start by pressing the Home button on your Samsung remote to open the main menu. This takes you to the home screen where all settings are accessible.
Navigate to Settings using the arrow buttons on your remote, then press Select. Once inside Settings, look for Accessibility or sometimes labeled General > Accessibility depending on your model year. Use the arrow buttons to highlight it and press Select again.
Inside Accessibility, you will see Voice Guide listed near the top. Highlight it and press Select. A toggle or on/off menu will appear. Press Select to turn it off, then confirm the change if prompted. The voice guidance will stop when ready.
Using the Accessibility button for faster access
Many Samsung remotes include a dedicated Accessibility button, usually marked with a symbol that looks like a person or an ear. If your remote has one, press it directly—this opens the Accessibility menu without navigating through Settings first.
Once the Accessibility panel appears, Voice Guide is typically the first or second option. Highlight it and press Select to toggle it off. This method saves you two or three menu steps and is the fastest way if you use accessibility features regularly.
If you do not see an Accessibility button on your remote, your model may not have one. The Settings menu path still works on all Samsung TVs.
What happens after you turn off Voice Guide
Once Voice Guide is off, your TV will no longer read menu text, button labels, or on-screen notifications aloud. The change takes effect when ready—you do not need to restart the TV or confirm anything else.
Other accessibility features remain unchanged. If you have captions turned on, they stay on. If you have screen magnification or high-contrast mode enabled, those continue to work. Voice Guide is independent, so disabling it does not touch any other setting.
Turning Voice Guide back on if you need it later
If you want to re-enable Voice Guide in the future, follow the same path: Home > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide, then press Select to turn it back on. The TV will confirm the change with a voice prompt.
Some people turn Voice Guide on temporarily to navigate a specific menu, then turn it off again. There is no limit to how many times you can toggle it, and no setting is lost when you switch it off.
Troubleshooting if Voice Guide won't turn off
If Voice Guide is still speaking after you toggle it off, first check that you actually pressed Select to confirm the change. Sometimes the menu closes without saving if you press the wrong button or navigate away too quickly.
If the setting appears to be off but voice guidance continues, restart your TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This clears any temporary glitches that might prevent the setting from taking effect.
If Voice Guide still will not disable after a restart, your TV may have a parental control or accessibility lock enabled that prevents changes to these settings. Check Settings > Parental Controls or Settings > Security to see if a PIN is required. If you do not know the PIN, you may need to perform a factory reset, which will erase all settings and return them to defaults—consult your TV's manual for the exact steps, as this varies by model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off Voice Guide using the TV's buttons instead of the remote?
Yes. Press the Menu button on the TV itself (usually on the back or side), then use the arrow buttons to navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide and toggle it off. This is slower than using the remote, but it works if your remote is lost or not responding.
Does turning off Voice Guide affect the volume of other sounds on my TV?
No. Voice Guide has its own volume control separate from your TV's main volume. Disabling Voice Guide does not change the volume of shows, movies, or other audio. If you want to lower only the voice guidance volume without turning it off completely, that option is also in the Accessibility menu.
Will Voice Guide turn back on by itself after a software update?
Typically no. Samsung software updates preserve your accessibility settings, so if Voice Guide is off before an update, it should remain off afterward. However, if you perform a factory reset, all settings including Voice Guide return to their defaults, which may have Voice Guide enabled.
What if my Samsung TV is very old and doesn't have Voice Guide?
Older Samsung TVs (generally before 2015) may not include Voice Guide at all. If you cannot find it in the Accessibility menu, your model predates the feature. Check your TV's manual to confirm which accessibility features your specific year and size support.
Is Voice Guide the same as closed captions?
No. Voice Guide reads menu text and interface elements aloud. Closed captions display dialogue and sound descriptions as text on the screen during shows and movies. Both are accessibility features, but they serve different purposes and can be turned on or off independently.