Apple TV launches new sign language accessibility feature - 9to5Mac
Feature begins with two films
Apple says sign language interpretation will be available starting Friday for Being Heumann and F1: The Movie. The company plans to add support for more titles over time.
Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid are among the films scheduled to receive the option later this year. Apple says additional titles will follow, without specifying when.
How to turn it on
On iPhone, iPad or Mac, the feature requires the Apple TV app version 27.2 or later. It will also be available in some versions of the app on other platforms.
The Sign Language controls are hidden by default. Users can enable them in Settings under the TV app; on eligible films, a Sign Language button then appears in the playback controls.
Choose a language option
Viewers can select American Sign Language or British Sign Language. When enabled, an interpreter appears in a corner of the picture and stays synchronized with playback. The catalog will identify sign language availability alongside subtitle and audio language details. Users can also search for titles using “with ASL” or “with BSL.”
Key points
- Sign language interpretation starts Friday with Being Heumann and F1: The Movie.
- Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid are expected to gain support later this year.
- The feature offers American Sign Language and British Sign Language options.
- Search “with ASL” or “with BSL” to find compatible titles.