Roku TVs include a voice feature that may seem intrusive. The good news: disabling it takes just a few steps.
Roku devices come with audio assistance and voice guidance features enabled by default. These functions read on-screen text, describe button actions, and provide navigation assistance.
If your Roku TV is speaking to you unexpectedly, you likely have Audio Guidance or Voice Guidance activated. To disable it:
1. Open the Settings menu on your Roku device
2. Navigate to Accessibility
3. Select Audio Guidance or Voice Guidance
4. Toggle the setting to Off
These accessibility features were designed to help users with visual impairments navigate content and menus. They're particularly useful for those who rely on audio cues.
Once disabled, your TV will operate silently unless you're using voice search or other voice-activated features. The setting remains off even after power cycles, so you won't need to adjust it repeatedly.
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