Use YouTube with a screen reader on Apple TV

The following information explains how to use the YouTube app with a screen reader on Apple TV (4th and 5th generations). 

To use a screen reader on Apple TV: 

  1. Open Settings in Apple TV.
  2. Select General.  
  3. Select Accessibility. 
  4. Select VoiceOver. 
  5. Select VoiceOver again to turn on.
  6. Rotate 2 fingers on the Siri remote touchpad until the rotor dial displays "DirectTouch".
  7. Turn on "DirectTouch" And then open the YouTube app. 

You can find more information in Apple's help article.

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