Apple today launched a new accessibility feature for Apple TV, allowing users to watch select original movies with sign language interpretation. The feature debuts Friday with Being Heumann and F1: The Movie, and will expand to Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid later this year. To use it, viewers need the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac running 27.2 or later (and some other platforms).
The Sign Language controls are hidden by default; they can be turned on via Settings > TV app. Once enabled, eligible titles show a Sign Language button in the player, offering American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) modes. The interpreter appears in a corner, synced with playback.
When browsing, sign language availability appears next to subtitle and audio info, and users can search “with ASL” or “with BSL” to find compatible titles. The addition follows growing demand for accessible media and positions Apple TV against competitors in the streaming space. By integrating sign language directly into the playback controls, Apple simplifies the experience without requiring third‑party services.
This move also highlights Apple’s commitment to Apple TV as a platform for innovative accessibility features, setting a benchmark for other services.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing