To shut off voice on LG smart TV, press and hold the Mute button on your remote to instantly open the Accessibility menu, then turn off Audio Guidance. This is the fastest way to stop your TV from narrating every menu and setting you select.
How to shut off voice on LG smart TV instantly
The quickest method to stop the voice is using the Mute button shortcut. Press and hold the Mute button on your remote for a few seconds. This will bring up the Accessibility menu directly. From there, select "Audio Guidance" or "Audio Description" and toggle it to the Off position. Within the Accessibility menu, choose "Audio Guidance" or "Audio Description" and switch it off. This disables the screen reader that announces menu items, channel changes, and volume adjustments.
How to turn off voice assistant on LG smart TV
If you want to turn off voice assistant on LG smart TV, you need to disable the built-in voice recognition features. From there, navigate to "AI Service" (on some models it may be under "User Agreements"). Inside AI Service, choose "Voice Recognition Settings." Here you will find options for "Voice Recognition," "Voice Response," and "Voice ID." Turn each of these off. This stops the TV from listening for wake words or responding to voice commands.
Why is my LG TV still narrating shows? (Audio Description fix)
If your TV stops narrating the menus but continues to describe scenes, actions, or character movements during a show, that is not the TV's Audio Guidance. This is Audio Description, a feature built into streaming apps and broadcast content for visually impaired viewers. To stop it, you must disable narration within the specific app you are using. On Amazon Prime Video, select the audio track option and choose the standard track instead of the one labeled "Audio Description." The same applies to other apps like Disney+ or Hulu. This is not a TV setting; it is controlled by the app itself.
Troubleshooting: LG TV voice won't turn off
If the voice persists after following the steps above, try these solutions. First, restart the TV by unplugging it from the power outlet for one minute, then plugging it back in. This clears temporary software glitches that may keep the voice active. Second, check if an external device, such as a cable box, streaming stick, or game console, is sending Audio Description to the TV. If so, adjust the accessibility settings on that device instead. For example, if you use a Roku, you would need to get your Roku to stop talking by going to its own accessibility settings. Similarly, if you have another brand of TV in another room, you might search for how to turn off voice on Vizio smart TV or how to turn off voice narrator on Samsung smart TV, as each brand has its own menu path. Third, confirm you are using the correct remote for your LG TV. Some universal remotes may not access the correct settings menu. If the issue continues, the voice feature may be enabled on a connected soundbar or home theater system; check that device's settings independently.
