The fastest way to remove subtitles from your Samsung TV

Press the Menu button on your Samsung remote, then 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 this option in the main menu, check under Settings > General > Accessibility > Caption.

Some Samsung TVs also have a dedicated Caption button on the remote itself — usually marked with "CC" in a box. Press it once or twice to cycle through caption modes: on, off, and sometimes a muted option. This is the quickest method if your remote has this button.

Key Takeaways

  • The Menu button leads to Subtitles or Caption settings where you can turn them off in seconds.
  • Many Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC button that toggles captions on and off without opening the menu.
  • If subtitles are stuck on, check the Accessibility section under Settings, as captions may be locked there.
  • Different Samsung TV models use slightly different menu names, but the Subtitles or Caption option is always in the main menu or Accessibility section.

Using the Menu button on your remote

Open the menu by pressing Menu on your Samsung remote. You will see a list of options on the left or bottom of the screen. Look for Subtitles, Caption, or Closed Caption — the exact wording varies by model. Highlight it and press Enter.

A submenu will appear with options like On, Off, and sometimes On (Muted). Select Off and press Enter. The subtitles will turn off when ready. If you do not see a Subtitles option in the main menu, press Menu again and look for Settings instead.

Finding subtitles in Settings on newer Samsung models

On newer Samsung TVs, subtitles are often buried in the Accessibility menu. Press Menu, then select Settings (usually a gear icon). Navigate to General, then Accessibility, then Caption. You will see a toggle or dropdown — select Off or Disable.

Once you turn off captions in Accessibility, they will stay off across all inputs and apps unless you turn them back on. This is different from the quick Menu method, which sometimes only affects the current channel or input.

Using the CC button if your remote has one

Look at your Samsung remote for a button labeled CC inside a box, or sometimes labeled Subtitle. Press it once to turn captions off. Press it again to turn them back on. Some remotes cycle through three modes: off, on, and on-muted.

This button is the fastest way to toggle subtitles if your remote includes it. Not all Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC button — older models and some budget remotes do not. If you do not see one, use the Menu method instead.

Why subtitles might not turn off

If subtitles stay on even after you select Off, the issue is usually one of two things: the setting is locked in Accessibility, or the broadcast itself is forcing captions. Check Settings > General > Accessibility > Caption and look for a Lock or Parental Control option. If it is locked, you will need to unlock it first — usually by entering a PIN.

If captions are not locked but still appear, the problem may be with the app or channel you are watching. Some streaming apps like Netflix have their own subtitle settings separate from the TV itself. Open the app's menu and look for Subtitles or Audio options within the app.

Subtitles on different Samsung TV inputs

Subtitles can be set differently for each input — HDMI, cable box, antenna, or streaming apps. If you turn off subtitles on one input and they reappear when you switch to another, you need to turn them off on that input too. Switch to the input where subtitles are still showing, then use the Menu or CC button to turn them off there.

Some Samsung TVs also have separate subtitle settings for live TV versus apps. If subtitles are off for your cable box but on for Netflix, go into Netflix's settings and turn them off there. The TV's global caption setting does not always override app-level settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do subtitles turn back on after I turn them off?

This usually happens when a new app or input is selected, because each one remembers its own subtitle setting. Some Samsung TVs also reset captions to on if the TV is powered off and back on. Check whether the setting is locked in Accessibility — if it is, unlock it and turn captions off again.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one app?

Yes. Open the app (Netflix, YouTube, etc.), find its settings menu, and look for Subtitles or Captions. Turn them off there. This does not affect subtitles on other apps or live TV. Each app has its own subtitle controls separate from the TV's main settings.

My remote does not have a CC button. What do I do?

Use the Menu button instead. Press Menu, find Subtitles or Caption, and select Off. If you cannot find it in the main menu, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Caption and turn it off there. Both methods work equally well.

Are subtitles the same as closed captions?

On Samsung TVs, the terms are used interchangeably in the menus. Closed captions include sound descriptions and speaker labels, while subtitles are just dialogue. The TV's caption setting controls both, so turning off captions will remove subtitles too.

How do I turn subtitles off on a Samsung TV connected to a cable box?

Try the TV's Menu button first. If that does not work, the cable box may be controlling the captions. Check the cable box remote for a CC or Caption button, or go into the cable box's settings menu. Some cable boxes override the TV's subtitle settings.