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Experience television together with friends and family, regardless of visual ability. This app provides synchronized audio descriptions for select broadcasts, allowing visually impaired individuals to enjoy content with accompanying scene descriptions.
What's New in BR Audiodeskription
1.0
August 27, 2021
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FAQ
What is BR Audiodeskription?
BR Audiodeskription is a free application that provides synchronized audio descriptions for select BR Fernsehen broadcasts. It allows visually impaired users to listen to scene descriptions via headphones while others hear the regular broadcast audio.
How does BR Audiodeskription work?
The app synchronizes with your Smart TV via HbbTV. You select the corresponding HbbTV application on your TV and then use the mobile app to choose between 'AD Mix' (mixed with broadcast audio) or 'AD Pur' (pure audio description).
What are the requirements to use BR Audiodeskription?
You need a Smart TV supporting HbbTV 2, an internet connection for the TV, satellite or cable reception, and your mobile device must be on the same home network as the Smart TV. The app is available for iPhone and iPad.
Which TV shows are available with BR Audiodeskription?
During its pilot phase until the end of October 2021, BR Audiodeskription was available for 'Dahoam is Dahoam' (Mon-Thu, 7:30 PM - 8 PM) and 'Hubert und Staller / Hubert ohne Staller' (Fri, 8:15 PM - 9:45 PM) on BR Fernsehen.
Can I use BR Audiodeskription offline?
No, BR Audiodeskription requires an active internet connection for both your Smart TV and your mobile device to synchronize the audio streams.
Is BR Audiodeskription suitable for all ages?
BR Audiodeskription has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults. The content of the audio descriptions will depend on the specific television programs being broadcast.
Does BR Audiodeskription have ads?
No, BR Audiodeskription is a free application and does not contain advertisements.
When was BR Audiodeskription last updated?
BR Audiodeskription was last updated on August 27, 2021, with version 1.0.




