The fastest way to disable subtitles on Samsung TVs
Press the Menu button on your Samsung remote, then navigate to Subtitles and select Off. On most Samsung models made in the last five years, you can also press the Subtitle button directly on the remote if your model has one — it toggles subtitles on and off without opening the menu. If you cannot find a dedicated Subtitle button, the Menu route works on every Samsung TV.
The exact menu path depends on your TV's age and software version, but Samsung keeps the Subtitles setting in the same general location across all models. The steps below cover the two most common menu layouts you will encounter.
Key Takeaways
- Most Samsung remotes have a dedicated Subtitle button that toggles subtitles off when ready without opening any menu.
- If your remote has no Subtitle button, press Menu, then navigate to Subtitles and select Off.
- Subtitles turned on in the TV settings will appear on all inputs; subtitles turned on by an app (like Netflix) only affect that app.
- If subtitles reappear after you turn them off, check whether your streaming app has its own subtitle setting separate from the TV setting.
Using the Subtitle button on your remote
Look at your Samsung remote for a button labeled Subtitle, CC (closed caption), or with a speech bubble icon. Press it once to turn subtitles off. Press it again to turn them back on. This is the quickest method and works on most Samsung remotes made after 2018.
If you do not see this button on your remote, your model may not have one — this is common on older remotes or entry-level Samsung TVs. Move to the Menu method instead. Some Samsung remotes combine the Subtitle button with another function, so check the button labels carefully before assuming it is not there.
Turning off subtitles through the TV menu
Press Menu on your remote. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Subtitles or Caption (the name varies by model year). Highlight Off and press Enter. The subtitles will disappear when ready.
On newer Samsung TVs (2020 and later), the path is often Menu → Settings → General → Accessibility → Caption or Subtitle. On older models, it may be Menu → Picture or Sound → Subtitle. If you cannot find it in one location, try the other — Samsung has reorganized these menus several times.
Once you select Off, the change takes effect when ready on the current input. You do not need to restart the TV or confirm the setting a second time.
Why subtitles keep coming back
If you turn off subtitles in the TV menu but they reappear when you watch certain apps, the app itself has subtitle settings that override the TV setting. Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and other streaming services each control their own subtitle display separately from your TV's system setting.
To turn off subtitles within an app, open the app, start playing a show or movie, and look for a settings icon (usually three dots or a gear symbol). Select Subtitles or Captions and choose Off. You will need to do this inside each app where you want subtitles disabled. The app setting persists even if you turn off subtitles at the TV level, so both must be set to Off if you want no subtitles at all.
Subtitles are on but you did not turn them on
If subtitles appear without you activating them, check whether your TV is set to a language other than English. Some Samsung TVs default to showing subtitles when the broadcast language does not match your TV's language setting. Press Menu → Settings → General → Language and confirm your TV language matches the language you are watching.
You can also check the input source. If you are using an external device (cable box, streaming device, game console), that device may have its own subtitle setting. Look for a settings menu on the device itself or its remote. Cable boxes in particular often have subtitle defaults that operate independently of your TV's settings.
Subtitles on HDMI inputs and external devices
When you connect a cable box, satellite receiver, or streaming device to your Samsung TV via HDMI, that external device controls whether subtitles appear on its own content. Turning off subtitles in your TV menu will not affect subtitles coming from the external device.
To disable subtitles from an external device, use that device's remote or menu system. For example, if your cable box is showing subtitles, look for a Subtitle or CC button on the cable box remote, or access the cable box settings through its own menu. Each device type has a different process, so check the device's manual if you are unsure where the subtitle setting is located.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off subtitles in the menu affect all inputs?
Yes. When you disable subtitles in your TV's main settings, they stay off across all inputs — cable, satellite, HDMI devices, and built-in apps. The only exception is when an individual app (like Netflix) has subtitles turned on within that app's own settings, which overrides the TV setting.
My remote has no Subtitle button. Can I still turn them off?
Yes. Use the Menu method: press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, and select Off. Every Samsung TV has this option in the menu, even if the remote lacks a dedicated button.
Why do subtitles turn back on after I restart my TV?
This usually means subtitles are enabled in your streaming app, not in the TV itself. Restart the TV and check the app's own settings. You may also have a device (like a cable box) that defaults to subtitles — check that device's menu separately.
Can I turn off subtitles for just one app?
Yes. Open the app, start playing content, and look for a settings or options button (three dots, gear icon, or similar). Find the Subtitles or Captions option and turn it off. This change applies only to that app and does not affect other apps or your TV's main setting.
What if subtitles are in a language I do not understand?
Check your TV's language setting first: press Menu → Settings → General → Language and select your preferred language. If subtitles persist in another language, the app or external device is overriding the TV setting. Turn off subtitles in that app or device's own menu.