How Do I Turn Off Voice Assistant on a Samsung TV?

If your Samsung TV is reading everything on screen in a robotic voice it means the Voice Assistant is on. This feature is designed for folks with sight issues to read aloud the menus and other text on the screen, so if you don’t have any sight issues you’ll probably find this necessary. Here’s how to turn off Voice Assistant on a Samsung TV:

How to Turn Off Samsung Voice Assistant Using Voice Commands

Some Samsung TVs also let you turn the Voice Assistant off and on using voice commands, which you may find easier than manually navigating through the on-screen menus. Here’s how to turn off Voice Guide on your Samsung TV with a voice command:

What Is Voice Guide on Samsung TVs?

Voice Guide is a voice assistant feature for Samsung smart TVs which works like VoiceOver on Mac or Narrator on Xbox. It’s a type of screen reader, or narrator, that automatically reads text on the screen, like menu options and descriptions of movies and TV shows. It also provides an audio cue whenever you switch between connected devices. If you have trouble reading words on your TV, the Voice Guide can make it easier for you to navigate menus, switch input devices, and choose what to watch. In addition to the options to turn this feature on and off, you can also adjust the speed, volume, and pitch of the voice.