The fastest way to disable subtitles

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 a Subtitles option in the main menu, look for Accessibility or Sound and Picture instead — Samsung moved this setting between menu locations across different TV generations. Once you find it, the process is the same: open the setting and choose Off.

Some channels or streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video) display their own subtitles separately from your TV's system subtitles. If subtitles remain on after you disable them in the TV menu, check the app itself — most have a subtitle toggle in their playback controls or settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Press Menu on your remote, find Subtitles or Caption, and select Off to turn them off at the TV level.
  • If you cannot locate Subtitles in the main menu, check under Accessibility or Sound and Picture instead.
  • Streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube have their own subtitle controls that work separately from your TV's system setting.
  • Subtitles that appear on broadcast TV channels are controlled by your TV menu, while subtitles from apps are controlled within each app.

Where to find the Subtitles setting on different Samsung models

Newer Samsung TVs (2020 and later) usually place Subtitles under Menu > Subtitles or Menu > Accessibility > Subtitles. Older models (2019 and earlier) often hide it under Menu > Sound and Picture > Caption or Menu > Picture > Caption. The exact path varies, so if you do not see Subtitles in the first menu you open, try the other locations listed above.

If you own a Samsung Smart TV, you can also use the Smart Hub menu. Press the Home button instead of Menu, scroll to Settings, then look for Accessibility or Subtitles. This route works on most models from 2016 onward.

Turning off subtitles in streaming apps

Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and other apps display subtitles through their own players, not through your TV's system menu. To turn them off, look for a CC (closed caption) button or gear icon during playback. On most apps, this button appears in the bottom right corner of the video player.

In Netflix, click the speech bubble icon at the bottom right while a show is playing, then select Off. In YouTube, click the CC button in the bottom right of the player. Prime Video uses a similar CC button. If you cannot find the button, pause the video and look for a settings or options menu within the app itself.

Subtitles that stay on even after you turn them off

Some Samsung TVs have a Default Subtitle setting that automatically turns subtitles back on when you change channels or switch inputs. To prevent this, go to Menu > Subtitles > Default Subtitle and set it to Off. This stops the TV from re-enabling subtitles on its own.

If subtitles still appear after you disable them everywhere, restart your TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. A restart clears temporary settings that may be overriding your choices. If the problem persists after a restart, the issue may be with a specific app or input source rather than your TV's main system.

Subtitles on broadcast and cable channels

When you watch live TV through cable, satellite, or an antenna, your TV's system subtitles control whether captions appear. Turning off subtitles in the TV menu stops captions on all broadcast channels at once. Some cable boxes and satellite receivers have their own subtitle settings — if your TV subtitles are off but captions still appear, check your cable or satellite box remote for a Caption or CC button.

Press the button on your cable or satellite remote (not your TV remote) to toggle captions. If your box has a menu, you can also navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Captions to turn them off there. The remote button is usually faster.

Using your remote's subtitle button

Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated Subtitle or CC button that toggles captions on and off without opening the menu. Check your remote for a button labeled SUB, CC, or Caption. If your remote has one, pressing it once will turn subtitles off when ready.

Newer Samsung remotes do not always include a dedicated subtitle button — the feature moved to the menu system instead. If your remote does not have one, use the Menu method described at the top of this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do subtitles turn back on by themselves?

Your TV may have Default Subtitle enabled, which automatically turns subtitles on when you change channels. Go to Menu > Subtitles > Default Subtitle and set it to Off. Some apps also remember your last subtitle choice and reapply it when you open them again — turn off subtitles within each app to prevent this.

Are subtitles controlled by my TV or by my cable box?

Both can control them. Your TV's menu controls subtitles for broadcast channels and streaming apps. Your cable or satellite box has its own subtitle settings for channels it provides. If turning off subtitles on your TV does not work, check your cable box remote for a CC or Caption button.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one app?

Yes. Each streaming app (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video) has its own subtitle control. Turn off subtitles in one app without affecting others. Look for a CC button or settings menu within the app itself during playback.

What if I cannot find the Subtitles menu on my Samsung TV?

Try these locations in order: Menu > Subtitles, Menu > Accessibility > Subtitles, Menu > Sound and Picture > Caption, or Home > Settings > Accessibility. If none of these work, check your TV's model number in the Settings menu and search Samsung's support site for your specific year and model.