To turn off talk back Vizio TV, press the Menu or Gear button on your remote, then navigate to All Settings (or System on older models), select Accessibility, and toggle Talk Back to Off. This instantly stops the screen reader that reads menus and on-screen text aloud.
How to turn off Voice Guide on a Vizio Smart TV
The Voice Guide feature, also called Talk Back, is a screen reader that speaks menu options, app names, and on-screen text. If you accidentally activated it and want to turn off voice on Vizio smart TV, the quickest method is through the Accessibility menu.
- Press the Menu or Gear icon button on your Vizio remote.
- Select All Settings on newer models, or System on older models.
- Choose Accessibility from the menu options.
- Locate Talk Back and select it.
- Toggle Talk Back to Off.
Once disabled, the TV will no longer read aloud the interface elements as you navigate.
Turn off Talk Back using a remote shortcut
If you prefer a faster method, your Vizio remote may offer shortcuts to directly access the Talk Back setting without digging through menus.
On remotes with a CC (Closed Caption) button, hold it down for about 5 seconds. This displays the accessibility menu, where you can turn off Talk Back.
On remotes with a PIC button, holding it down for 5 seconds toggles Text-to-Speech (Talk Back) on or off.
If your remote has a microphone button, press it and say a voice command such as "Disable Talk Back" to turn off the feature instantly.
How to turn off Video Description on a Vizio TV
Video Description, also called Audio Description, is a separate feature that narrates key visual elements during TV shows and movies. It is often confused with Talk Back because both use a voice, but Video Description only plays during content, not while navigating menus.
To disable Video Description, go to the Accessibility menu (press Menu or Gear, then All Settings or System, then Accessibility). Select Video Description and toggle it to Off. This stops the narration of visual details during programs without affecting the Talk Back screen reader.
Adjust Talk Back speech rate instead of turning it off
If you find the voice guide useful but too slow or too fast, you can adjust its speed instead of disabling it entirely. Under the Accessibility menu, locate the Speech Rate setting. You can change the pacing to slow, normal, or fast. This allows you to keep the Talk Back feature active while making it more comfortable to listen to.
What to do if Talk Back won't turn off
If the Talk Back setting does not respond or the voice continues after you toggle it off, try a power cycle. Unplug the TV from the power outlet for at least 60 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on. This clears temporary glitches that may prevent the setting from applying.
If the problem persists, check for a firmware update. Go to the System menu and look for Check for Updates. Installing the latest firmware can resolve bugs that cause Talk Back to remain active. Avoid performing a factory reset, as it erases all personalized settings and is rarely necessary for this issue.
For example, if you need to turn off voice narrator on Samsung smart TV, the setting is typically under Settings > General > Accessibility > Voice Guide. To get my Roku to stop talking, go to Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader and toggle it off. And to turn off voice assistant on LG smart TV, navigate to Settings > All Settings > General > Accessibility > Voice Guide and disable it.
