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Where to turn device settings on and off, taken from the device makers' own support pages, with the source beside each step.
TVs
How to turn subtitles on or off on a TVTurn closed captions and subtitles on or off on a Samsung, LG, Roku or Fire TV, and why they can stay on in Netflix and other apps.How to turn off Voice Guide on a Samsung TVStop a Samsung TV announcing everything on screen: turn off Voice Guide from Accessibility Shortcuts or the Accessibility menu, with Samsung's steps.How to turn on a TV without the remoteTurn a Samsung, TCL or Hisense TV on with its buttons, or use the Hisense or Roku mobile app when the remote is missing.How to set a sleep timer on a TVMake your TV turn itself off after a set time: the Sleep Timer on Samsung TVs and every way to set or cancel one on a Roku TV.How to update the software on your TVCheck for and install software updates on a Samsung TV, Roku TV or player, and Fire TV, turn on automatic updates, and update without internet.How to stop a TV turning off by itselfStop a TV switching itself off: turn off Samsung's Auto Power Off and Sleep Timer, and Roku's auto power savings, with the other causes each maker lists.How to set up parental controls on a TVLock TV programs by rating and lock apps with a PIN on a Samsung TV, and set rating limits on a Roku TV, including what the controls don't cover.How to change the picture mode on a TVSwitch between Standard, Movie, Filmmaker Mode and other picture modes on a Samsung TV or Roku TV, and reset picture settings.How to turn on Game Mode on a TVReduce input lag for consoles and PCs with Game Mode on a Samsung TV or Roku TV, including automatic console detection and ALLM.How to turn audio description on or off on a TVStop a TV narrating what's on screen, or turn narration on: audio description on Samsung TVs and Audio Descriptions for Prime Video on Fire TV.
Streaming devices
How to turn off VoiceView on Fire TVStop a Fire TV reading everything aloud: turn off the VoiceView screen reader with the Back and Menu shortcut or from Accessibility settings.How to turn off the screen reader on RokuStop a Roku TV or player reading the screen aloud: press Star four times or turn off the screen reader in Accessibility settings.How to turn off a RokuRoku players are designed to stay on: what Roku says about turning them off, auto power savings, USB-powered players, and a sleep timer for Roku TVs.
Phones and tablets
How to turn off TalkBack on AndroidTurn off Android's TalkBack screen reader with the volume keys, Google Assistant, or Settings using TalkBack's double-tap gestures.How to turn an Android phone off, on or restart itTurn off, turn on or restart a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phone with the right button combination, and force restart a frozen Pixel.How to turn the flashlight on or off on an Android phoneTurn the flashlight on or off from Quick settings on a Samsung Galaxy or Pixel phone, and change the flashlight's brightness on a Galaxy.How to turn off Google Assistant on AndroidTurn Google Assistant off from Assistant settings, turn off Hey Google and Voice Match, or turn Assistant back on, with Google's steps.How to turn autocorrect on or off on AndroidStop your phone changing words as you type: turn off Auto replace on the Samsung Keyboard, or change Text correction settings in Gboard.How to turn notifications on or off on AndroidTurn notifications off for one app or all apps, make them silent, and hide them from the lock screen on Android and Samsung Galaxy phones.How to turn Do not disturb on or off on Samsung and Android phonesTurn Do not disturb on or off on a Samsung Galaxy from Quick settings or Settings, schedule it, and let calls from chosen contacts through.How to turn off Smart Lock (Extend Unlock) on AndroidStop your Android phone staying unlocked: turn off on-body detection, trusted places and trusted devices in Extend Unlock, formerly Smart Lock.How to turn Always On Display on or off on Samsung and Pixel phonesTurn Always On Display on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, choose when it shows, and why it can disappear in power saving.How to turn mobile data on or off on Samsung and Pixel phonesTurn mobile data on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel from Quick settings or Settings, and what to do if it won't turn on.How to turn dark mode on or off on AndroidTurn dark mode (dark theme) on or off on an Android phone or Samsung Galaxy, schedule it for night, and why some apps stay light.How to turn off power saving mode on AndroidTurn Power saving mode off on a Samsung Galaxy or Battery Saver off on a Pixel, and stop it switching on automatically.How to turn auto rotate on or off on Samsung and Pixel phonesMake a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel screen rotate when you turn the phone, or lock it, with Samsung's and Google's steps.How to turn vibration on or off on Samsung and Pixel phonesSwitch a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel between ring, vibrate and silent, and turn vibration off, with Samsung's and Google's steps.How to turn NFC on or off on Samsung and Android phonesTurn NFC on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or other Android phone for contactless payments, with Samsung's and Google's steps.How to turn off Safe mode on a Samsung GalaxyGet a Samsung Galaxy out of Safe mode by restarting it, or with the Volume Down and Side key, and what to do if it keeps coming back.How to turn location on or off on AndroidTurn location on or off on an Android phone from Settings or Quick Settings, and what stops working when it's off.How to turn airplane mode on or off on Samsung and Pixel phonesTurn airplane mode (Samsung's Flight mode) on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, and what it switches off.How to keep your phone screen on longer on Samsung and Pixel phonesChange how long a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel screen stays on before it turns off, and keep it on while you're looking at it.How to turn off keyboard sound on an Android phoneStop the Samsung Keyboard or Gboard making a sound or vibrating when you type, with Samsung's and Google's steps.How to turn Developer options on or off on AndroidTurn Android's Developer options on or off, find Build number on Pixel, Samsung, LG, HTC and OnePlus, and see where USB and wireless debugging live, from Google's own documentation.How to turn Developer Mode on or off on an iPhoneTurn iPhone and iPad Developer Mode on or off in Settings → Privacy & Security, why it may not appear at all, and what Apple says it does to the device's security.
Computers
How to turn Narrator on or off in WindowsTurn Windows Narrator on or off with Windows + Ctrl + Enter, from Narrator settings, or at the sign-in screen, in Windows 11 and Windows 10.How to set a default printer in WindowsChoose which printer Windows uses by default, or stop Windows changing it to the last printer you used, in Windows 11 and Windows 10.How to turn Night light on or off in WindowsTurn Windows Night light on or off, change its strength and schedule it from sunset to sunrise, and what to do if the toggle is greyed out.How to rotate the screen in WindowsFix a sideways or upside-down screen, or turn a monitor to portrait, by changing the display orientation in Windows 11 or Windows 10.How to rotate the screen on a ChromebookRotate a Chromebook screen 90 degrees with Ctrl + Shift + Rotate, or fix a sideways screen from Display settings.How to turn developer mode on or off on a ChromebookTurn Chromebook developer mode on with recovery mode and Ctrl + D, or turn it off again. Both changes erase local data; back up your files before starting.How to turn Caps Lock on or off on a ChromebookTurn Caps Lock on or off on a Chromebook with the Search + Alt shortcut, or Launcher + Alt, from Google's keyboard shortcuts.How to turn on an HP laptop that won't startTurn on an HP laptop or computer, and use HP's hard reset (hold the power button about 20 seconds with the adapter unplugged) when it won't start.How to turn on a Dell laptop that won't startCheck whether a Dell laptop is getting power, then use Dell's real-time clock (RTC) reset: hold the power button 30–35 seconds until the light blinks three times.How to turn on the keyboard light on a laptopTurn a laptop's backlit keyboard on, off or brighter with the Fn key on HP and Dell laptops, and check whether your keyboard has a backlight.How to turn off Sticky Keys in WindowsTurn Sticky Keys off by pressing Shift five times or in Accessibility settings, and turn off Filter Keys, in Windows 11 and Windows 10.How to turn the touchpad on or off in WindowsTurn a laptop touchpad on or off, and change its settings, from Touchpad settings in Windows 11 and Windows 10.How to turn on a Lenovo laptopTurn on a Lenovo ThinkPad or IdeaPad with Lenovo's steps: connect the power adapter, press the power button, and what the button does once it's on.
Watches and wearables
How to turn off a FitbitShut down a Fitbit Versa, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense or Blaze from its Settings app, turn it back on, and which Fitbits can't be turned off.How to restart a Samsung Galaxy Watch that won't turn onForce restart a Samsung Galaxy Watch with the Home and Back keys, and what to do if it still won't power on.
Game consoles
How to turn a PS4 on or offTurn a PS4 fully off or into rest mode from the function screen or the power button, and turn it back on with the PS button.How to turn off a Nintendo SwitchFully power off a Nintendo Switch from Power Options, force it off when it's frozen, and how it differs from Sleep Mode.
Apps
How to turn Restricted Mode on or off on YouTubeTurn YouTube Restricted Mode on or off on a computer or in the Android app, and why it can be locked by a parent, school or network administrator.How to turn SafeSearch on or off on GoogleChange Google SafeSearch between Filter, Blur and Off, and why it can be locked by a parent, school, network or age settings.How to turn cookies on or off in ChromeAllow or block third-party cookies in Google Chrome on a computer or Android phone, and allow cookies for a single site.How to turn off active status on InstagramTurn Instagram Activity Status on or off, who can see when you're active, and what you give up when you hide it.How to turn off a business account on InstagramSwitch an Instagram business or creator account back to a personal account in the app, and which tools you lose when you do.How to turn off location on SnapchatStop other people seeing your location on the Snap Map with Snapchat's Ghost Mode, choose how long it lasts, and what it doesn't hide.How to turn off read receipts on WhatsAppTurn off WhatsApp read receipts so others don't see when you've read their messages, and what stays on in groups and voice messages.
Other devices
How to turn off a Casio calculatorTurn a Casio scientific calculator off with SHIFT then AC (OFF), turn it on with ON, and how long it takes to switch itself off.How to turn off the descale light on a Keurig K-SlimClear the DESCALE light on a Keurig K-Slim by running Descale Mode with Keurig's steps: the 8oz + 12oz buttons, the solution rinse and the fresh water rinse.