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How to Turn Off Roku TV Screen Reader Voice

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If you're hearing a robotic voice narrating everything on your Roku TV, it's likely the screen reader accessibility feature that can be accidentally triggered. This text-to-speech tool helps visually impaired users navigate the interface, but can activate unintentionally when the Options button (star icon) is pressed four times rapidly - often due to remote mishaps or curious pets.

To disable the screen reader, press the Options button four more times. Alternatively, navigate through Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader and select Off. To prevent future accidental activation, you can also disable the shortcut entirely within the Screen Reader settings menu.

The feature is designed to make Roku devices more accessible but can be startling when activated unexpectedly during normal viewing.