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 different menu locations across model years. Once you find it, the process is the same: open the setting and choose Off.

Some Samsung TVs also let you turn subtitles off using the remote's dedicated CC (closed caption) button if your remote has one. Press it once or twice until the subtitles disappear. Not all remotes include this button, so if yours does not have it, use the menu method above.

Key Takeaways

  • The Menu button leads you to Subtitles or Caption settings where you can select Off to disable them when ready.
  • If Subtitles does not appear in your main menu, check under Accessibility or Sound and Picture instead.
  • Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC button that toggles subtitles on and off without opening the menu.
  • The exact menu path varies by model year, but the Off option works the same way on all Samsung TVs.

Finding subtitles in different Samsung menu layouts

Older Samsung TVs (2015–2018) typically place the Subtitles setting directly in the main menu under a heading like Picture or Sound. Press Menu, scroll down, and look for the word Subtitles or Caption. Highlight it and press the right arrow to open a submenu, then select Off.

Newer Samsung TVs (2019 and later) moved subtitles into the Accessibility section. Press Menu, find Accessibility or Settings, then look for Subtitles or Caption inside. The process is identical once you locate the setting — select it and choose Off.

If you are watching through a streaming app like Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu, the subtitle control may be in the app itself rather than in your TV settings. Look for a CC icon or subtitle button on the app's playback screen. Turning off subtitles in the app will not affect your TV's system-wide subtitle setting, so you may need to disable them in both places if they keep reappearing.

Using the remote's CC button

Many Samsung remotes include a CC button (sometimes labeled Subtitle) that toggles closed captions on and off without opening the menu. This is the quickest method if your remote has it. Press the CC button once — subtitles will turn off. Press it again and they turn back on.

The CC button is usually located near the top or middle of the remote, sometimes grouped with playback controls. If you do not see a dedicated CC button, your remote model does not include one, and you will need to use the menu method instead. Older Samsung remotes are less likely to have this button than newer ones.

Subtitles keep turning back on

If subtitles reappear after you turn them off, the problem is usually that your TV's default setting is still set to On. Go back to Menu > Subtitles (or Accessibility > Subtitles) and check what the default is set to. Change it from On to Off, and your TV will remember this choice the next time you turn it on.

Another common cause is that the app you are watching has its own subtitle setting. Netflix, for example, remembers your subtitle preference separately from your TV settings. If you turned off subtitles on your TV but they still appear in Netflix, open Netflix's settings or look for a CC icon during playback and turn them off there as well.

If subtitles are stuck on and you cannot find the setting, try unplugging your TV for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. This resets the TV's temporary settings without erasing your saved preferences. After the restart, go back to the Subtitles menu and turn them off again.

Different subtitle options beyond just Off

Most Samsung TVs offer more than just an On and Off choice. You may see options like On, Off, and Auto. The Auto setting turns subtitles on only when the TV detects that the sound is muted or very quiet, which is useful if you want subtitles available but do not want them on all the time.

Some models also let you adjust the subtitle language, size, or background color. These options are usually found in the same menu where you turn subtitles on and off. If you want subtitles in a different language, look for a Language or Subtitle Language option in that same section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do subtitles turn on by themselves when I change the channel?

Your TV's default subtitle setting is likely still set to On. Go to Menu > Subtitles and make sure the default is set to Off. Your TV will then remember this choice and not turn subtitles on automatically when you change channels or turn the TV back on.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one app, like Netflix?

Yes. Each streaming app has its own subtitle settings separate from your TV's system settings. During playback in Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu, look for a CC icon or settings button on the playback screen and turn subtitles off there. This will not affect subtitles on other apps or on regular TV channels.

My remote does not have a CC button — is there another quick way?

No, but the menu method is still fast. Press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Accessibility > Subtitles, select Off, and press Enter. It takes about 10 seconds. If you find yourself doing this often, consider purchasing a Samsung remote that includes a CC button — they are inexpensive and work with most Samsung TV models.

Do I have to turn off subtitles every time I watch TV?

No. Once you set subtitles to Off in your TV's menu, that setting stays saved. Your TV will remember your choice the next time you turn it on. You only need to change the setting once unless you want to turn subtitles back on later.