Samsung TV: Quick Guide to Disabling the Voice Guide

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Quick Answer: If you’re using a smart Samsung remote, press and hold the +/- volume buttons for 2 seconds to access Accessibility Shortcuts and disable Voice Guide.

Voice Assistant is one of Samsung TVs’ notable features. It is useful, especially for carrying out a simple search on the TV or navigating through the menu.

However, in some cases, it can get pretty annoying to keep hearing Voice Assistant especially when it talks to you randomly. Therefore, it is best to disable it. No worries though because you can enable it anytime you like.

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Does my Samsung smart TV have voice control?

Most Samsung smart TVs have voice control. You can use Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant to navigate on the TV, perform a quick search, and more. Also, you can use your voice and replace it anytime you like.

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How do I turn off Voice Assistant on Samsung TV?

Here’s how to turn off Voice Assistant on Samsung TV:

Turn on the Samsung TV.
Go to Home > Menu > Settings > All Settings.
Go to General & Privacy > Accessibility.
Select Voice Guide Setting and disable Voice Guide.

The menu on your Samsung TV differs by model. It is best to check the TV user manual on how to navigate through the TV to turn off Voice Guide.

Why can’t I turn off Voice Guide on Samsung TV?

The common reasons why you can’t seem to turn off Voice Guide on Samsung TV are as follows:

a voice assistant app is installed on the TV
a system restart is needed
voice guide is enabled on your TV settings
you’ve accidentally pressed the volume button shortcut on the remote
the TV needs a factory reset

If this is your case, the initial step is to restart the TV or perform a factory reset to refresh the system. Also, make sure to uninstall any voice assistant app you may have on the TV.

Why are the voices off on my Samsung TV?

If voices are off on your Samsung TV, it could be a problem with the volume or the signal on the channel that you’re on.

Make sure to set the TV speaker to the right volume. You can also use the TV buttons to adjust the audio on the TV.

In some cases, this may also happen due to a bad signal on the channel that you’re watching. There’s really nothing you can do at this point except to switch to a different channel.

How do I turn off Bixby’s voice on my Samsung TV?

Below are the steps to turning off Bixby’s voice on Samsung TV:

Press the Home button on the Samsung remote.
Navigate to Settings > General.
Open Bixby Voice and go to Voice Response and select Off.
Go to Voice Wake Up and select Off.

How do I turn on Voice Assistant on my Samsung TV?

Here’s how to turn on Voice Assistant on Samsung TV with Alexa:

Go to Settings on your Samsung TV.
Navigate to General > Voice > Voice Assistant.
Choose Alexa.
Scan the QR code on the TV screen. This will take you to the Amazon website.
Log in to your Amazon account.
Tap Allow on your phone.
Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the setup.

Note: Make sure to install the Alexa app on your phone before setting up Voice Assistant.

Why is my Samsung TV announcing everything I do?

If your Samsung TV is announcing everything you do, then Voice Guide must be enabled. You can stop it by turning off the Voice Guide feature.

If you’re having trouble turning off Voice Guide or if the steps I’ve shared here do not match your device, call Samsung TV Support for assistance.

Bonus: Samsung TV Voice Guide Off But Still Talking

If your Samsung TV Voice Guide is off but still talking, chances are, the narration feature on your connected streaming device may be on. This may be the case if you’re using Fire Stick TV or cable TV box.

To resolve this, turn off the Audio Description feature on the Samsung TV. This feature might have a different name depending on the TV model. It could be Voice Guide, Screen Narrator, Audio Description, or something similar.

Here’s an example of how to turn off the Audio Description:

Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Voice View on Fire TV Stick and turn it off on the next screen.

Takeaway

We can all agree Voice Guide is very helpful at various times. However, it may get annoying at moments when you don’t really need it. In that case, turning it off is a pretty good move.

To turn off Voice Guide on Samsung TV, navigate to Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy >Accessibility > Voice Guide Setting. Turn off Voice Guide.

For more Samsung TV troubleshooting, read our articles!