The fastest way to disable subtitles on Samsung TVs
Press the Menu button on your Samsung remote. Navigate to Subtitles or Caption (the exact name depends on your model year). Select Off and press Enter. The subtitles will disappear when ready.
If you cannot find Subtitles in the main menu, look for it under Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles. Older Samsung models sometimes hide the subtitle control there instead. Once you turn subtitles off in settings, they stay off across all inputs and apps until you turn them back on.
Some Samsung TVs also let you toggle subtitles on and off using a dedicated button on the remote. Check your remote for a button labeled CC (closed captions) or SUB. Pressing it once cycles through subtitle options — usually On, Off, and Auto. This is the quickest method if your remote has it.
Key Takeaways
- The Menu button leads to Subtitles or Caption settings on most Samsung models, where you can select Off.
- If Menu does not show a Subtitles option, check Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles instead.
- Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC or SUB button that toggles subtitles without opening the menu.
- Turning subtitles off in settings disables them across all apps and inputs until you change the setting again.
Where to find subtitles in the settings menu
On newer Samsung TVs (2018 and later), subtitles live in two places depending on what you are watching. For broadcast TV and cable, go to Menu > Subtitles and set it to Off. For streaming apps like Netflix or Prime Video, subtitles are controlled inside each app, not in the TV settings — you will need to turn them off within the app itself.
On older Samsung models (2017 and earlier), the path is usually Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles. Once there, select Off. The exact wording may say Closed Captions instead of Subtitles, but the function is the same.
If you are using a Samsung Smart TV and the menu structure looks different, try pressing the Home button instead of Menu. This opens the home screen, where you can scroll to Settings (usually a gear icon) and navigate from there. The path remains the same: Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles > Off.
Turning off subtitles for streaming apps
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other streaming apps control their own subtitles separately from your TV settings. Turning off subtitles in your Samsung TV menu will not affect these apps. You must disable subtitles inside each app individually.
For Netflix, open the app, start playing a show or movie, and look for a speech bubble or subtitle icon in the player controls. Click it and select Off. For Prime Video, tap the screen during playback, find the subtitle icon (usually at the bottom right), and turn it off. Disney+ and most other apps follow the same pattern — look for a subtitle or CC icon in the playback controls and select Off.
If you want subtitles off by default across all apps, check the app's settings menu. Most streaming services let you set subtitle preferences in your account settings, so subtitles stay off the next time you watch. This is faster than turning them off for every single video.
Using the remote's CC button for quick control
Many Samsung remotes include a dedicated button for closed captions. It is usually labeled CC, SUB, or Subtitle. Pressing this button cycles through your subtitle options without opening the menu — typically On, Off, and sometimes Auto.
If your remote has this button, it is the fastest way to toggle subtitles on and off. Press it once to turn subtitles off, and press it again to turn them back on. This works for broadcast TV and cable but not for streaming apps, which require you to use the app's own controls.
If you do not see a CC or SUB button on your remote, your model may not have one. In that case, use the Menu method described above. You can also check your remote's manual or search for your specific Samsung remote model online to confirm whether it has a dedicated subtitle button.
What to do if subtitles keep coming back on
Sometimes subtitles reappear even after you turn them off. This usually happens because a specific input or app has its own subtitle setting that overrides your TV setting. Check whether subtitles are on for that input alone or across all inputs.
If subtitles only appear on one channel or app, the issue is with that source, not your TV. For cable or broadcast TV, try going to Menu > Subtitles and setting it to Off again — make sure you are in the right input. For streaming apps, turn off subtitles inside the app as described above.
If subtitles come back on across all inputs and apps, your TV may have an accessibility feature enabled. Go to Settings > Accessibility and look for Subtitles, Closed Captions, or Audio Description. Make sure all of these are set to Off. If you have a voice assistant enabled (Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant), check its settings too — sometimes voice commands accidentally turn subtitles on.
Subtitle settings that vary by input type
Samsung TVs often have separate subtitle controls for different input types. Your TV might have subtitles off for cable but on for HDMI input, or off everywhere except Netflix. This is why subtitles sometimes seem to turn back on when you switch inputs.
To avoid confusion, turn off subtitles in every place they can be controlled. Start with Menu > Subtitles > Off for broadcast and cable. Then go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles > Off for the TV itself. Finally, open each streaming app you use and turn off subtitles in its settings. Once you have disabled them everywhere, they should stay off.
If you use multiple HDMI devices (a cable box, a gaming console, a streaming device), each one may have its own subtitle setting. Check the settings menu on each device to make sure subtitles are off there too. This is especially common with older cable boxes and external streaming devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do subtitles turn on automatically when I change the channel?
Your TV may have a setting that turns subtitles on for certain channels or inputs. Check Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles and make sure it is set to Off rather than Auto. If it says Auto, your TV is turning subtitles on based on the broadcast signal or channel settings. Change it to Off to disable this behavior.
Do I have to turn off subtitles separately for each app?
Yes. Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other apps control their own subtitles independently from your TV settings. Turning off subtitles in your Samsung TV menu does not affect apps. You must disable subtitles inside each app or in that app's account settings to make the change permanent across all devices.
My remote does not have a CC button. Can I still turn off subtitles quickly?
Use the Menu button instead. Press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, select Off, and press Enter. This takes about five seconds. If you do this often, consider buying a Samsung remote with a CC button — they are inexpensive and available online.
Subtitles are off in my settings but still showing on one app. What should I do?
That app controls its own subtitles. Open the app, start playing something, and look for a subtitle or CC icon in the player controls. Tap it and select Off. You may also be able to turn off subtitles by default in that app's settings or account preferences.
Can I turn off subtitles for just one input without affecting the others?
Not easily. Samsung TV subtitle settings usually explore across all inputs. If you need subtitles on for one input and off for another, you will have to manually change the setting each time you switch inputs. Some external devices (like cable boxes) have their own subtitle controls, so check those settings too.