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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteIf your Roku TV is reading menus or button presses aloud, press the Star (*) button four times quickly. That toggles Roku’s Screen Reader—formerly called Audio Guide—when its shortcut is enabled. You can also turn it off through Home > Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader > Off. Roku describes Screen Reader as the text-to-speech feature for menus and other interface text. Roku’s Screen Reader instructions
First, identify which voice you are hearing
| What you hear or see | Likely feature | What to change |
|---|---|---|
| The Home screen, settings, highlighted apps, or buttons are announced. | Screen Reader (formerly Audio Guide) | Turn off Screen Reader. |
| A narrator describes actions, scenery, expressions, or other visual events during a program. | Audio Description | Change the program’s audio track in the streaming app. |
| The TV speaks after you press or hold a microphone button. | Voice search or voice control | Stop using the microphone control; this is separate from Screen Reader. |
| The screen is black while audio continues. | Picture off or Turn off display | Press OK to restore the picture. |
Roku’s accessibility features and voice-search functions are separate; names and availability can vary by Roku OS version, TV manufacturer, device type, and country. Roku’s current documentation is specifically framed for supported products in the United States and Canada. Roku accessibility information
Turn off the talking menus
Use the four-press shortcut
- Find the remote’s Star (*) button. It is generally below and to the right of the directional pad, not the microphone button.
- Press the Star button four times rapidly.
- Roku should announce that Screen Reader is off, and menu navigation should stop being spoken.
The shortcut works only if it has been enabled in Accessibility settings. Roku documents the four-press shortcut
Use the Settings menu
- Press Home on the Roku remote.
- Open Settings.
- Choose Accessibility.
- Select Screen Reader. On older Roku software or guides, this may be labeled Audio Guide.
- Set it to Off.
Roku’s support documentation says the feature reads menus, highlighted items, and other on-screen Roku interface elements. It also lists speech-rate and volume controls. Roku Screen Reader support
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Prevent accidental reactivation
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader.
- Open Shortcut.
- Choose Disabled or Off.
Wording can differ by software version. Disabling the shortcut leaves the Screen Reader off unless you turn it on from the menu.
If a narrator is describing the movie or show
When the voice occurs only during a film, episode, or live program and describes visual action, it is probably Audio Description, not Roku’s Screen Reader. Audio Description is an alternate track supplied by the program or streaming service.
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- Pause the program.
- Open the player’s Audio, Language, Subtitles, or Accessibility menu.
- Select the ordinary audio track instead of one labeled Audio Description, Descriptive Audio, or similar.
- If no option appears, check that app’s playback or accessibility settings.
There is no universal Roku path for this change: apps, titles, countries, and devices can expose different controls. Roku Community guidance distinguishes menu announcements from program narration and notes that channels may use their own settings. Roku Community discussion of program narration
Screen Reader is not closed captions
- Screen Reader/Audio Guide: speaks Roku interface text aloud.
- Audio Description: narrates visual events in a program.
- Closed captions: display dialogue and other audio information as text.
They may appear in the same broad Accessibility area, but changing one does not automatically change the others. Roku accessibility controls
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If you meant “turn off the screen”
During playback, press Star (*) > Options > Picture off. Some Roku TVs call this Turn off display. The display goes dark while audio continues; it does not disable spoken menus. Press OK to restore the picture. Compatible Roku voice remotes may also accept “Turn off display” or “Turn off the screen”; Voice Remote Pro can use “Hey Roku.” Roku’s screen-off instructions
Why the Star shortcut may not work
- The shortcut is disabled: use Home > Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader > Off, then re-enable or leave the shortcut disabled as desired.
- You pressed the wrong button: the microphone button is not the Screen Reader toggle.
- The remote missed a press: try again with four distinct, rapid Star-button presses.
- Your software uses older wording: look for Audio Guide instead of Screen Reader.
- Your remote is unavailable or faulty: use the Settings menu, the Roku mobile app where supported, or the TV’s physical controls to reach Accessibility.
Roku states that Screen Reader can be controlled from Accessibility settings, making the menu route the dependable fallback. Roku accessibility overview
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If the voice comes back
- Confirm Screen Reader or Audio Guide is set to Off.
- Disable its Shortcut to prevent an accidental four-press activation.
- Check the current streaming app for an Audio Description track.
- Restart the Roku TV if the setting is off but the interface still speaks.
- Check connected equipment such as a cable box, Blu-ray player, or sound system; another device may be generating the narration.
Roku’s Screen Reader is documented for supported Roku TVs and players running Roku OS 7.5 or later in the United States and Canada, but historical models and other regions may show different labels or availability. Roku’s current feature documentation
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