Apple brings Sign Language interpretation to a selection of original Apple TV titles

Apple is enhancing accessibility on its Apple TV platform with sign language interpretation for select original titles. Beginning with the release of "Being Heumann" on November 13, the company will provide ASL and BSL interpretations for "Being Heumann," "F1," "Greyhound," and "Way of the Warrior Kid." More Apple Original films will follow, with interpretations available later in the year.

These sign language interpretations were meticulously crafted by Deaf and native signers to seamlessly integrate with the films. To access these features, users must ensure their device runs the latest Apple TV app software (iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, or visionOS 27.2) or supported third-party devices. After enabling the Sign Language feature in the Apple TV app settings, users will see it as an option alongside other icons like AD for audio description on supported titles.

The Sign Language symbol, resembling a waving hand, will appear next to other icons, such as AD. Users can select the Sign Language option above the playback progress bar to choose their preferred language. In the future, Apple plans to make these features more discoverable through the app's search function using phrases like "with ASL" or "with BSL."

Additionally, Apple will create a dedicated collection within the TV app titled "Movies & Shows with American Sign Language."