The fastest way to disable closed captions

The quickest way to turn off closed captions on a Samsung TV is to press the CC button on your remote control. This button toggles captions on and off when ready. If your remote does not have a dedicated CC button, press the Menu button, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, and select Off.

The exact menu path depends on your TV model and the year it was made. Older Samsung models use slightly different menu layouts than newer ones, but the principle is the same: you are looking for a caption or subtitle setting in the main menu.

Key Takeaways

  • Most Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC button that toggles captions on and off with a single press.
  • If your remote lacks a CC button, use Menu > Subtitles or Caption and select Off.
  • Captions may turn back on automatically if your TV is set to remember the last viewing mode for that channel or input.
  • Some Samsung TVs allow you to disable captions at the input level, so captions stay off even when you switch channels.

Using the CC button on your Samsung remote

The CC button is the simplest control. Look for it on your Samsung remote — it is usually located near the volume and channel buttons, or sometimes grouped with other media controls. Press it once to turn captions off. Press it again to turn them back on.

If you cannot find a CC button on your remote, your model may not have one. This is common on older Samsung remotes and some budget models. In that case, use the menu method described below.

Turning off captions through the menu

Press the Menu button on your remote. The main menu will appear on your screen. Look for an option labeled Subtitles, Caption, Closed Caption, or CC. The exact wording varies by model year.

Once you find the caption setting, select it and choose Off. Some TVs also offer options like On, On Mute (captions appear only when the TV is muted), or Auto (captions follow the broadcast signal). Select Off to disable them completely.

After you select Off, press the Back or Exit button to close the menu. Captions should no longer appear on your screen.

Why captions keep turning back on

If you turn off captions but they reappear the next time you watch, your TV may be set to remember the caption setting for each channel or input separately. This means if you watched a channel with captions on, the TV will turn them back on the next time you tune to that channel.

To prevent this, check whether your TV has a setting that locks captions to Off across all channels. This is sometimes called Default Caption or Caption Memory. Look in the same menu where you found the caption on/off toggle. If your TV offers this option, set it to Off or Disabled.

Disabling captions for a specific input or app

If captions are only appearing on one input (such as a cable box, streaming device, or game console connected to your TV), the problem may not be your TV's settings — it may be the device itself. Check the settings on that device first.

For example, if you use a Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick connected to your Samsung TV, captions may be controlled by that device's own menu, not by your TV. Consult the remote or settings menu for that device to turn captions off there.

If captions are coming from a cable or satellite box, use that box's remote to access its menu and disable captions. Your TV's caption controls will not override the box's output.

Checking your TV's accessibility settings

Some Samsung TVs have accessibility features that automatically enable captions. If you have turned off captions through the normal menu but they keep reappearing, check the Accessibility or Accessibility Settings menu.

Press Menu, look for System or Settings, then find Accessibility. Look for any option related to captions, subtitles, or hearing information. If captions are enabled there, disable them. This setting overrides the regular caption toggle on some models.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do captions appear even though I turned them off?

Your TV may be set to remember captions for each channel separately, or an accessibility setting may be overriding your choice. Check the caption memory setting in the main menu and look in Accessibility settings as well. If captions are coming from a connected device like a cable box or streaming app, turn them off on that device instead.

Does turning off captions affect the sound on my TV?

No. Captions are a visual feature only and have no effect on your TV's audio output. Turning captions on or off will not change the volume or quality of sound.

Can I turn off captions for just one channel?

Yes, on most Samsung TVs. When you turn off captions while watching a channel, that setting is usually saved for that channel only. When you switch to a different channel, captions may turn back on if they were on for that channel before. Use the caption memory or default setting to lock captions off across all channels.

What if my remote does not have a Menu button?

Look for a button labeled Home, Smart Hub, or a house icon. Press that instead to access the main menu. From there, navigate to Subtitles or Caption settings the same way you would using the Menu button.

Do I need to restart my TV to turn off captions?

No. Changes to caption settings take effect when ready. If captions do not disappear after you turn them off, try pressing the CC button again or restarting the TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in.