Make Google TV more Accessible

TCL Google TVs include a variety of accessibility options to help make your experience easier and more inclusive. Whether you need a screen reader, closed captions, high-contrast text, or voice control, there are tools to assist your unique needs.


Use a Screen Reader (TalkBack)

TalkBack reads on-screen text aloud to help users navigate the TV interface using audio cues.

To turn on TalkBack:

From the Home screen, go to Settings

Select Accessibility

Under Services, choose TalkBack

Select Enable, then choose OK


Adjust Screen Reader Settings

Customize how TalkBack works:

Go to Settings > Accessibility

Under Services, select TalkBack > Configuration

Adjust options like:

Speech volume

Verbosity (e.g., keyboard echo, usage hints)

Spoken passwords

Tip: For more speech settings (like rate and intonation), go to Text-to-Speech in the Accessibility menu.


Enable Closed Captions

Note: Caption settings may not apply to all streaming apps.

To turn on captions:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions

Turn on Display

Choose your preferred caption style and language


Enable High Contrast Text

Make text easier to read with high-contrast outlines:

Go to Settings > Accessibility

Turn on High Contrast Text (Experimental)


Use Switch Access

Switch Access lets users control the TV with external switches or devices.

To enable:

Go to Settings > Accessibility

Under Services, select Switch Access

Select Enable, then choose OK


Use Accessibility Shortcuts

Accessibility shortcuts make it quick and easy to toggle features like TalkBack or captions.

To turn on accessibility shortcuts:

Go to Settings > Accessibility

Select Enable Accessibility Shortcut

Choose your preferred Shortcut Service, then select OK

To use the shortcut:

On your remote, press and hold the Back arrow + Down button for 3 seconds


Find Content with Audio Descriptions

You can search for movies or shows that include audio descriptions.

Press the Google Assistant button on your remote

Say: “Find movies with audio descriptions”

Browse and select from the results on your screen

 

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