How to enable audio descriptions on iPhone

Apple offers a neat accessibility feature that can enable audio descriptions for movies, TV shows, music videos, and more on your iPhone, iPad, and within the Apple TV app. While you can enable audio descriptions every time you are viewing a video that supports the functionality, you can also make sure the accessibility feature is always on by default.

How to enable audio descriptions on iPhone

Learn how to enable audio descriptions on iPhone

Here’s how to turn on audio descriptions on iPhone:

  1. Launch Settings from the Home screen of your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Accessibility.How to enable audio descriptions on iPhone
  3. Next, tap Audio Descriptions under the Vision section.How to enable audio descriptions on iPhone
  4. Tap on the toggle next to Audio Descriptions to enable the functionality.How to enable audio descriptions on iPhone

Note that note all videos include audio description tracks. You can check the documentation for the video you are watching to see if it supports the functionality. In addition to this, some third-party apps and websites offer custom audio controls for video. If you do not see the audio controls when viewing a video from a website, you may need to contact the website owner or app developer for further information.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to enable audio descriptions on your iPhone. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

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Asma Hussain is an editor at iThinkDifferent, where she covers Apple news, streaming services, mobile gaming, and app reviews, with a particular focus on social media and consumer tech. She writes hands-on guides and app coverage drawn from day-to-day use across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Outside of writing, she's a keen illustrator and a regular on Netflix.

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