The PS5’s voice narration feature can be an incredibly useful one, especially if you’re partially sighted. Having your console narrate what’s happening on screen can make it much easier to know what you’re doing if the menus are giving you a hard time.
However, it can just as easily become overwhelming, and it’s also possible that you’ve turned it on by mistake, or that someone else has. Here’s how you can turn off the voice narration feature on your PS5.
Turning off PS5 voice narration
First, head to your PS5’s settings menu. You can access it at the top of the Home screen. It’s the icon that looks like a gear (which is a pretty common design staple when it comes to UI).
From there, head to the Accessibility menu, then find the Screen Reader setting. You should be able to see it as soon as you open up the Accessibility section.
There’s a very simple toggle switch that you should simply be able to point to “Off” in this menu. Et voila – the PS5’s voice narration feature is switched off, and you can go about your life without having your console read out everything you’re doing.
What is PS5 voice narration?
Voice narration is a very handy accessibility feature in the PS5 that essentially has the console reading out menu options you’re highlighting and things on screen that are important to know about.
If you aren’t easily able to see what the PS5’s menus are saying, then it can be difficult to navigate through your console to find what you want it to do, which is where voice narration can come in handy.
What happens if my PS5’s voice narration won’t switch itself off?
In the vast, vast majority of cases, your PS5’s voice narration will be switched off if you go through the steps we’ve outlined above.
However, if you find that your PS5’s voice narration won’t turn itself off even if you’re using the process we described, then you may wish to try some general troubleshooting steps to get yourself out of this jam.
- Restart your PS5. First, as with pretty much all PS5 issues, you should fully restart your console. Press and hold the Power button on the console until you hear two beeps. After that, you can power the console back on and see if this has fixed your issue.
- Try booting from Safe Mode. If this doesn’t work, you may wish to start your console in Safe Mode. This can be done by pressing and holding your PS5’s power button for a few seconds after it’s powered down; once you hear a second beep, you’re booting into Safe Mode.
- Contact Sony support. If neither of the above methods work and you’re still experiencing PS5 voice narration that won’t turn itself off, then you may need to contact Sony support, as your problem likely won’t be fixed by anything you can do on your end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I turn off the voice narration feature on my PS5?
A: To turn off the voice narration on your PS5, go to the settings menu from the Home screen (look for the gear icon). Then navigate to the Accessibility menu and find the Screen Reader setting. Here, you’ll find a toggle switch; simply set it to “Off” to disable the PS5’s voice narration feature.
Q: What is the PS5 voice narration feature?
A: The voice narration feature on the PS5 is an accessibility tool that reads out menu options and important on-screen information. It’s particularly useful for those who have difficulty seeing the PS5’s menus, as it helps in navigating through the console and understanding on-screen content.
Q: What should I do if the voice narration on my PS5 won’t turn off?
A: If the voice narration doesn’t turn off following the standard procedure, try these steps: First, fully restart your PS5 by pressing and holding the power button until you hear two beeps. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, boot your console in Safe Mode by holding the power button for a few seconds after powering down, waiting for a second beep. If these methods fail, contacting Sony support is advisable as the issue might be beyond general troubleshooting.
