How to Turn Off Voice on Kindle Fire HD

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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable the "Screen Reader" accessibility feature on your Kindle Fire HD tablet.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Settings

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    This is a grey, gear-shaped app on the Home Screen.
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    Since using one finger will simply prompt your Kindle's voice to read aloud whatever you touched, you'll have to use two fingers to scroll, and anything you would typically tap once you will need to tap twice.
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    It's toward the bottom of the Settings menu.
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    It's at the top of the page.
    • If you don't see this option, skip this step.
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    This is the top option on the page. Doing so will disable the Kindle Fire's Screen Reader, which will prevent your Kindle from reading aloud the items you touch on-screen.
    • On some Kindles, this option may be called "Voice Guide" instead of "Screen Reader".
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the Pull-Down Menu

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    Do so firmly, since your Kindle might not register your touch otherwise.
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    This will pull down the quick-access menu.
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    It's in the top-left corner of the screen.
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    This option is toward the bottom of the screen.
    • If you need to scroll down to see it, use two fingers to do so.
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    It's at the top of the page.
    • If you don't see this option, skip this step.
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    This is the top option on the page. Doing so will disable the Kindle Fire's Screen Reader, thereby preventing your Kindle from reading aloud the items you touch on-screen.
    • On some Kindles, this option may be called "Voice Guide" instead of "Screen Reader".
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    How do I get to settings on Kindle Fire HD?
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    Click on "Apps" at the top of the screen, and then click on "Settings" when it pops up.
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    How do I turn off voice on my tablet?
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    Use your two fingers to scroll down to "Accessibility." Then long press and double tap to get in.
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    How do I change the reader from female to male on the Kindle Fire 5th generation?
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    If you have a book on your Kindle in which text-to-speech feature is included, open it. Press the “Aa” button on the keyboard. Scroll to “turn on” with the five way controller and click on it. The device will start reading the book to you. Press the "Aa" key again. Scroll to female, and click it.
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      1. Open Settings .
      2. Double-tap Accessibility .
      3. Double-tap VoiceView Screen Reader .
      4. Double-tap Off to the right of "Screen Reader".

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