How we test TV accessibility

More accessibility testing than anyone else

Finding what accessibility features are available on a TV isn't easy. If retailer or manufacturer websites have the information at all then it's usually hidden away. All our reviews have a wealth of accessibility information, so you can see whether a TV has the right features you need and find out how well they are implemented.

 

Quality of the screen reader

Not every TV even has one, but if it's there we make sure the screen reader is available for every TV menu, page and setting. Plus, we check all the information is read out and in a logical order, so you're not wasting your time hearing all the details of a TV show only to learn it doesn't have audio description until the very end.

 

Ease of control

Accessibility features are no good if you can't control the TV. Our tests check how simple it is to use the remote by touch alone, whether accessibilty features are easy to access by remote or voice, and if you can set subtitles and audio description to be on by default rather than having to activate every time you watch something new.

 

No stone unturned

Blindness is a broad spectrum, so our tests cover every accessibility feature a TV has. From propietary tech, like Samsung's Relumino, to screen magnification and colour adjustment. Which? tests are comprehensive, so you can find a TV that has everything you need.

Source: Which

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