Where to find the voice settings on your Samsung TV

The voice feature on Samsung TVs—usually called Voice Guide or Voice Assistant—can be turned off through the Accessibility menu. The exact path depends on your TV's model year, but the process is similar across most recent Samsung sets.

Start by pressing the Menu button on your remote. From there, navigate to Settings (sometimes labeled as a gear icon). Look for General or All Settings, then find Accessibility. This is where Samsung groups all the assistive features, including the voice narration that reads menu options aloud.

Once you're in Accessibility, you'll see Voice Guide listed as an option. Highlight it and press Enter or Select on your remote to toggle it off. The TV will confirm the change, and the voice narration should stop when ready.

Key Takeaways

  • Voice Guide is found in Settings > General > Accessibility on most Samsung TVs made in the last five years.
  • Turning off Voice Guide stops the TV from reading menu text and button names aloud.
  • The change takes effect right away—you do not need to restart the TV.
  • If your remote has a dedicated Voice button, pressing it repeatedly will also cycle the voice feature on and off.
  • Some Samsung TVs also have a separate Voice Assistant (Bixby); this is different from Voice Guide and has its own toggle in the same menu.

Using the remote's voice button as a shortcut

Many Samsung remotes have a dedicated Voice or Microphone button. On these remotes, you can often press the Voice button multiple times to cycle through voice settings without opening the menu at all. The first press may set up voice commands, and a second or third press will turn the voice narration off.

Check your remote for a button with a microphone icon or the word "Voice" printed on it. If your remote has one, try pressing it and watching the TV screen for a response. The TV will usually display a small icon or message showing which voice mode is now active.

This method is faster than navigating menus if you just want to silence the voice quickly. However, not all Samsung remotes include this button, so the menu method is the reliable fallback.

Turning off Bixby voice assistant separately

Samsung TVs also come with Bixby, a voice assistant that responds to spoken commands like "turn up the volume" or "go to Netflix." Bixby is separate from Voice Guide. You can have Voice Guide off but Bixby still active, or vice versa.

To disable Bixby, go to Settings > General > Accessibility and look for Voice Assistant or Bixby. Toggle this off if you do not want the TV to listen for voice commands. Some models also let you disable Bixby in Settings > Apps or Settings > Voice.

If you want to keep Bixby but prevent it from responding to accidental voice triggers, look for a Wake-up Word or Voice Wake-up setting. Disabling this stops the TV from listening for the wake word when you are not actively trying to use voice commands.

What happens when you turn voice off

When you disable Voice Guide, the TV stops narrating every menu selection, button press, and on-screen text. This is useful if the constant narration is distracting or if you straightforward prefer silent navigation. The TV's picture and all other functions remain unchanged.

Turning off Bixby stops the TV from responding to voice commands, but it does not affect Voice Guide. If both are on and you turn off only Bixby, you will still hear the menu narration when you navigate with the remote.

Neither setting affects closed captions, subtitles, or the TV's sound output from shows and movies. Voice features are separate from content audio.

If voice settings do not appear in your menu

Older Samsung TV models (before 2018) sometimes store voice settings in different locations. If you cannot find Accessibility in the General menu, try looking under Settings > System or Settings > Smart Features.

On very old models, the voice feature might be called Audio Description instead of Voice Guide. Search for that term in the Settings menu if Voice Guide does not appear.

If you still cannot locate the setting, check your TV's model number (usually on the back or in Settings > About) and search Samsung's support site for your specific model. The support page will show the exact menu path for your TV's software version.

Resetting voice settings to default

If you accidentally changed voice settings and want to restore them, you can reset the TV's accessibility settings without wiping everything else. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then look for Reset Accessibility Settings or Reset Sound and Display. This will return voice features to their factory defaults without affecting your apps, channels, or picture settings.

A full factory reset will also restore default voice settings, but it will erase all your saved apps, logins, and preferences. Only do a full reset if you cannot find the accessibility-specific reset option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Samsung TV keep talking even though I turned Voice Guide off?

You may have Bixby voice assistant still active, or Voice Guide may not have saved properly. Go back to Settings > General > Accessibility and confirm Voice Guide is toggled to Off. If it is already off and the TV still narrates, try pressing the Voice button on your remote to cycle through voice modes, or restart the TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds.

Can I turn off voice for just one app or input?

No. Voice Guide and Bixby are TV-wide settings that explore to all menus and inputs. However, if you are watching a streaming app or cable input, the voice narration will not interrupt the show itself—it only narrates the TV's menus and buttons. The app's own audio is unaffected.

Does turning off voice save battery or power?

Disabling voice features saves a negligible amount of power on modern Samsung TVs. The main benefit is convenience and reducing distraction, not energy savings. Your TV will use roughly the same amount of electricity whether voice is on or off.

What if my remote does not have a Voice button?

Use the menu method instead: Settings > General > Accessibility > Voice Guide > Off. This works on all Samsung TVs regardless of remote type. If your remote is very old or damaged, you can also control the TV through the SmartThings app on your phone, which has the same menu structure.

Will turning off voice affect closed captions or subtitles?

No. Voice Guide and closed captions are separate features. You can have captions on and voice off, or any other combination. Adjust captions in Settings > General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.