Turn off audio description in your account settings

Audio description on Paramount Plus is controlled through your account settings, not through the player itself. To disable it, sign into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser, go to your profile menu in the top right corner, and select Account. From there, click Accessibility in the left sidebar. You will see a toggle for Audio Description — switch it to the off position. This setting applies to all devices linked to your account.

If you are using the Paramount Plus app on a phone, tablet, or streaming device, the process is slightly different. Open the app, tap your profile icon, select Settings, then Accessibility. Toggle Audio Description off. The change takes effect when ready, though you may need to restart the app or refresh your current show for the change to register on an active stream.

Keep in mind that audio description is a separate track, not a subtitle option. Even with the setting turned off, some shows and movies may still offer audio description as a choice during playback — you would straightforward select the standard audio track instead when the option appears.

Key Takeaways

  • Audio description is turned off through your Paramount Plus account settings under Accessibility, not through the video player.
  • On the web, go to your profile menu, select Account, then Accessibility, and toggle Audio Description off.
  • On mobile apps and streaming devices, open Settings from your profile icon and toggle Audio Description off under Accessibility.
  • The setting applies to your entire account across all devices, though you may need to restart the app for the change to take effect when ready.
  • Some titles may still offer audio description as a playback option even after disabling it in settings — you can choose the standard audio track when prompted.

What audio description does

Audio description is a separate narrated track that describes what is happening on screen — the setting, character actions, visual details, and scene changes. It plays alongside the dialogue and music. This feature is designed for viewers who are blind or have low vision, but anyone can turn it on or off depending on their preference.

On Paramount Plus, audio description is available for many (though not all) shows and movies. If a title supports it, you will see an audio description option in the playback menu. The narration is recorded separately and does not replace the original soundtrack — it fills the gaps between dialogue.

Checking if a specific title has audio description

Not every show or movie on Paramount Plus includes an audio description track. To check before you start watching, look at the title's information page. Scroll down to the Audio and Subtitles section, and you will see which audio tracks are available. If audio description is offered, it will be listed there alongside the standard audio options.

If a title does not have audio description available, disabling the setting in your account will not affect it — you will straightforward hear the standard audio track. The account-level setting only controls whether the audio description track plays automatically when it is available.

Why audio description might turn back on

If you have turned off audio description but it keeps playing, the most common cause is that you are signed into multiple devices or profiles. Each profile on a Paramount Plus account can have its own accessibility settings. Check which profile you are using — if someone else in your household set up a different profile, their audio description setting will not affect yours.

Another possibility is that you turned off the setting on one device but are watching on a different one. The accessibility settings are tied to your account, but sometimes the app on a specific device does not sync the change when ready. Try signing out and back in, or uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Switching between audio tracks during playback

Even if you have audio description turned off in your settings, you can manually select it during playback if you change your mind. While a show or movie is playing, look for the audio icon or settings menu — this is usually in the bottom right corner of the player on web, or in a menu overlay on mobile apps. Tap or click it to see all available audio tracks.

Select English (or your preferred language) to hear the standard audio without description. If you want to hear the audio description track for that specific episode or movie, select the option labeled Audio Description or English Audio Description. Your choice applies only to that viewing session and does not change your account settings.

Troubleshooting when the setting will not turn off

If the audio description toggle in your accessibility settings appears to be stuck on, or if audio description keeps playing despite turning it off, try clearing your app cache. On most devices, go to Settings, find Paramount Plus in your installed apps, and select Clear Cache (not Clear Data, which will sign you out). Then restart the app and check the accessibility setting again.

If the problem persists, sign out of your account completely, close the app, wait a few seconds, then reopen it and sign back in. This forces the app to read your current account settings fresh. If audio description still will not turn off after these steps, the issue may be with your specific device or app version — try accessing Paramount Plus on a different device to see if the setting works there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off audio description affect other people watching on my account?

No, if other people are using separate profiles on your account, they have their own accessibility settings. Your audio description setting only applies to your profile. Each person can turn audio description on or off independently.

Can I turn off audio description for just one show instead of my whole account?

Not through settings, but you can choose the standard audio track during playback. When you start watching, select the audio menu and pick the non-description track. This choice applies only to that viewing session.

What if a show I want to watch only has audio description available?

Some titles may have audio description as the only audio option, though this is rare on Paramount Plus. If that happens, you will hear both the dialogue and the description track together. You cannot remove the description track for that specific title, but you can turn off the account setting to prevent it from playing automatically on other shows.

Does audio description work on all devices?

Audio description is available on web browsers, the Paramount Plus app for phones and tablets, and most streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. The setting syncs across devices, though the playback menu may look slightly different depending on your device.

Will turning off audio description save me money on my subscription?

No. Audio description is a feature included with all Paramount Plus subscription tiers at no extra cost. Turning it off or on does not change your subscription price or plan.