# How to Enable the Screen Reader option on Android Devices

Last updated on : 21 Jan 2025

## Overview

Enabling the Android Screen Reader (TalkBack) allows testers and developers to evaluate how well an app supports visually impaired users through spoken feedback and gesture-based navigation. It helps identify accessibility gaps such as missing content descriptions, poor focus order, or non-interactive elements that hinder usability. For testers, TalkBack ensures apps meet accessibility standards and deliver consistent auditory cues across devices, while for developers, it offers a real-world understanding of how effectively UI elements communicate without visual input. Incorporating TalkBack testing early helps create apps that are inclusive, compliant, and deliver a truly accessible user experience.

> **Note:** This feature is supported only for devices with Android version 15 and above

  [Video: How to Enable the Screen Reader option on Android Devices](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xTzyiB_mr4)

### Steps

1. Connect to any available Android devices
2. Select “Screen Reader” on the Left Panel
3. The user will be able to hear a voiceover that talks about everything on the screen.
4. Use the Screen Reader feature to test your apps for accessibility.