How to Turn Off Voice on Samsung TV

Where to find the voice settings on your Samsung TV

The voice feature on Samsung TVs — usually called Voice Guide or Voice Assistant — reads menu options and descriptions aloud. You turn it off through the Accessibility menu, which is the same place Samsung puts all audio and visual information features. The exact path depends on your TV's age and model, but the principle is the same across all recent Samsung sets.

Start by pressing the Menu button on your remote. From there, navigate to Settings, then Accessibility. Inside Accessibility, you will see Voice Guide listed near the top. Highlight it and press Enter to toggle it off. The TV will stop speaking when ready.

If your remote does not have a dedicated Menu button, press the Home button instead — it looks like a house icon. This opens the same settings panel on newer models.

Key Takeaways

Voice Guide is turned off through Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide, using your remote's Menu or Home button.
The voice will stop speaking as soon as you toggle the setting off; no restart or confirmation is needed.
If you cannot find Accessibility in your Settings menu, your TV may use an older interface — try pressing the colored buttons on your remote while in Settings to reveal hidden menus.
Some Samsung TVs also have a Voice Assistant feature separate from Voice Guide; both can be disabled in the same Accessibility section.

Using your remote to navigate without hearing the voice

If the voice is on and you find it difficult to navigate the menus while listening, you can move through Settings without waiting for each option to be read aloud. Press the arrow buttons on your remote to move up and down through the menu items — the TV will announce each one, but you do not have to wait for the full description.

Once you reach Voice Guide, press the right arrow or Enter to toggle it off. The voice will stop when ready, and you can then navigate the rest of your TV settings in silence. This is useful if you want to turn off the voice without having to hear multiple menu announcements first.

What to do if Voice Guide is already off but you still hear voice

Some Samsung TVs have more than one voice feature. If you turned off Voice Guide but the TV still speaks, check for Voice Assistant or Voice Recognition in the same Accessibility menu. These are separate toggles and must be disabled individually.

Voice Assistant is Samsung's version of a voice-controlled helper — it listens for commands and speaks responses. Voice Recognition allows the TV to respond to your voice input. Both can be turned off in Accessibility, usually just below or above Voice Guide depending on your model year.

If you still hear voice after disabling both, the sound may be coming from an app rather than the TV itself. Check whether you have a streaming service or smart home app running in the background, or whether closed captions are turned on — closed captions sometimes trigger audio descriptions on certain apps.

Turning off voice on older Samsung TV models

Older Samsung TVs — those made before 2018 — sometimes use a different menu structure. On these sets, look for a Settings menu, then find an option called Accessibility or Audio Description. The toggle may be labeled Voice Guide, Audio Guide, or Descriptive Audio depending on the year.

If your older TV does not have an Accessibility submenu, try navigating to Settings > Sound and look for an option related to audio description or voice guidance. Some older models placed this setting under Sound rather than Accessibility.

If you cannot locate the setting after checking both Accessibility and Sound, consult your TV's manual or the model number on the back of the set. Samsung's support website allows you to search by model and will show you the exact menu path for your specific TV.

Preventing voice from turning back on after a power reset

Voice Guide sometimes reactivates if your TV loses power unexpectedly or if you perform a factory reset. If this happens, go back to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide and turn it off again. The setting should stick unless the TV is reset to factory defaults.

If you are concerned about the voice turning back on, you can also check whether your remote has a dedicated Accessibility button. Some Samsung remotes have a button labeled A or Accessibility that toggles Voice Guide on and off directly — this is faster than navigating the menu each time.

Using the Samsung SmartThings app to control voice settings

If you have the Samsung SmartThings app installed on your phone, you can also control some TV settings from there, including voice features on certain models. Open the app, select your TV, and look for a Settings or Accessibility option. Not all Samsung TVs support remote control of voice settings through the app, but newer models often do.

The app method is useful if your physical remote is lost or not working. However, the TV's own Settings menu remains the most reliable way to turn off Voice Guide, since it works on all models regardless of app compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off Voice Guide affect my TV's picture or other functions?

No. Voice Guide is purely an audio feature and does not change how your TV displays picture, processes video, or runs apps. Disabling it only removes the spoken menu descriptions — everything else works exactly as before.

Can I turn off voice for just one input or app instead of the whole TV?

No. Voice Guide is a TV-wide setting and applies to all inputs and menus. However, some streaming apps have their own audio description settings that are separate from the TV's Voice Guide. If an app is still speaking after you turn off Voice Guide, check that app's settings menu for an audio description or descriptive audio toggle.

What if my remote is broken and I cannot navigate the menu?

You can use the Samsung SmartThings app on your phone to control your TV if the remote is not working. Open the app, select your TV, and look for Settings or Accessibility. Alternatively, most Samsung TVs have physical buttons on the back or side of the set that allow basic menu navigation without a remote.

Does turning off Voice Guide save power or affect my TV's performance?

No. The voice feature uses minimal power and disabling it will not noticeably reduce energy consumption or improve performance. The TV will operate the same way whether Voice Guide is on or off.

Can I schedule Voice Guide to turn off at certain times?

Samsung TVs do not have a built-in scheduler for Voice Guide. Once you turn it off, it stays off until you manually turn it back on. If you want it off during certain hours, you will need to disable it manually each time.

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