Apple TV app adds sign language interpretation from 13 November

What's new

Apple has announced a Sign Language feature for the Apple TV app that lets viewers watch supported titles with sign language interpretation. It arrives on 13 November, the day Being Heumann premieres globally on Apple TV. For the movie F1, Apple says viewers can choose interpretation in either American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL). Way of the Warrior Kid and Greyhound are due later this year, and Apple says more Apple Original titles will follow.

Why it matters

Deaf viewers get interpretation built into selected Apple Original titles. Apple says Deaf and native signers took part in both the design and the testing of the interpretation. Titles that offer it carry a Sign Language icon, and a new collection called Movies & Shows with American Sign Language gathers them in one place. Search also accepts phrases such as "with ASL".

Details

Viewers first switch the feature on in the settings of the Apple TV app, then tap the Sign Language button during playback. It needs iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 or visionOS 27.2 or later. Supported third-party devices also work if their app software is up to date. Apple TV itself costs $14.99 per month, and new subscribers get a seven-day free trial. Apple is also running a limited-time offer of three months free for people who buy and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Mac. Apple did not announce a price for the Sign Language feature itself.

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