Satellite TV audio description

There are two ways to watch Satellite television:

  • Sky
  • Freesat.

Factsheet

Sky and Freesat can give you access to audio described programmes. If you would like to know how to turn on audio description our factsheet can help you.

Talking digital television devices

Today, there are quite a few television devices that deliver talking menus in addition to audio description.

The following Satellite devices are currently available in the market:

If you would like more information on these devices, then please visit Accessible TV pages on RNIB website.

More information

If you would like to know more about using audio description via your Sky box, visit the Sky website or call them on 0844 241 0333.

If you are using Freesat and would like more information on accessing audio description visit the Freesat website or call them on 0845 313 00 52.

Last updated: 23 May 2012

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