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Apple TV adds sign language interpretation for Deaf viewers

Apple TV’s new sign language feature gives Deaf viewers an alternative to captions, with interpretation tailored to each supported film.

TV screen showing a woman in a blue jacket and glasses, a sign-language interpreter on the right side, and an Apple TV box with remote beside the screen
Apple TV adds ASL and BSL interpretation for select films

The Apple TV app will add sign language interpretation on November 13, starting with “Being Heumann” and “F1”. Both films will offer American Sign Language and British Sign Language options.

Viewers can enable the feature in Apple TV app settings, then select the Sign Language button during playback. Supported titles will display a Sign Language icon, and searches such as “with ASL” can help viewers find them.

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