The quickest way to disable captions
To turn off captions on a Samsung TV, press the Menu button on your remote, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, and select Off. The exact menu path depends on your TV model and whether you're watching broadcast TV, a streaming app, or an HDMI input — but the principle is the same across all Samsung sets made in the last decade.
If you're watching a streaming service like Netflix or Prime Video, captions are often controlled within that app's settings rather than the TV's main menu. The TV's caption controls work for broadcast and cable channels, and for HDMI inputs like a cable box or Blu-ray player.
Key Takeaways
- Press Menu on your Samsung remote, then find Subtitles or Caption in the settings and turn it Off.
- Streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video have their own caption controls inside the app — the TV's menu won't affect them.
- If captions stay on after you turn them off in the TV menu, check whether the broadcast or cable channel itself is sending captions that override your setting.
- Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC (closed caption) button that toggles captions on and off without opening the menu.
Using the Samsung TV menu to disable captions
On most Samsung TVs, the path is Menu → Subtitles (or Caption) → Off. Press the Menu button on your remote. Use the arrow keys to scroll down and find Subtitles, Caption, or Accessibility — the exact name varies by model year. Select it and look for an Off option.
Older Samsung models sometimes label this setting Closed Caption instead of Subtitles. If you can't find it in the main menu, try pressing Menu again and looking under Picture or Sound — caption controls sometimes live in different sections depending on the TV's age and software version.
Once you select Off, captions should disappear when ready on the channel or input you're watching. The setting usually stays off until you turn it back on, even if you change channels.
The dedicated CC button on your Samsung remote
Many Samsung remotes have a button labeled CC (for closed caption) that toggles captions on and off without opening the menu. Look for it on the remote — it's often near the top or middle section. Press it once to turn captions off, and press it again to turn them back on.
Not all Samsung remotes have this button, especially older ones or basic models. If your remote doesn't have a dedicated CC button, the menu method described above will work instead.
Captions in streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video
If you're watching Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, or another streaming service, the captions are controlled by that app, not by your TV's settings. Turning off captions in your TV's menu won't affect them.
To turn off captions in a streaming app, look for a settings icon (usually three dots or a gear) while a show or movie is playing. Select Subtitles or Captions and choose Off. The exact steps vary by app, but most follow this pattern. Some apps also let you set a default caption preference in your account settings so you don't have to change it every time you watch.
Why captions might stay on even after you turn them off
If you've turned off captions in your TV menu but they're still appearing, the broadcast or cable channel itself may be sending captions that your TV is displaying. This happens most often with news channels and live events, where captions are embedded in the broadcast signal.
In this case, the captions are coming from the source (the cable company or broadcast station), not from your TV's settings. Your TV is straightforward showing what it's being sent. You can't disable captions that are hard-coded into the broadcast itself — only captions that your TV is generating from closed caption data.
If you're watching through a cable box or satellite receiver, try checking that device's menu for caption settings. Sometimes the cable box has its own caption controls that override the TV's settings.
Captions on HDMI inputs and external devices
If you're watching through an HDMI input — a cable box, Blu-ray player, gaming console, or streaming device — captions might be controlled by that device rather than your TV. Try pressing the Menu button on the external device's remote and looking for caption or subtitle settings there.
For example, if you're using a Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire Stick connected via HDMI, those devices have their own caption controls. Your Samsung TV's caption menu won't affect them. Check the settings in the streaming device itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off captions in the TV menu affect streaming apps?
No. Streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu control their own captions independently. You must turn off captions inside each app's settings. The TV's caption menu only affects broadcast TV, cable channels, and HDMI inputs.
My remote doesn't have a CC button. How do I turn off captions?
Use the Menu method: press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, and select Off. If you can't find it in the main menu, try looking under Accessibility or Picture settings. You can also check your TV's manual for the exact path on your model.
Captions are still showing up after I turned them off. What's wrong?
Check whether the captions are coming from a streaming app (which has its own controls), a cable box or external device (which may have separate caption settings), or the broadcast itself (which you can't disable). Try turning off captions in the app or device you're actually using, not just the TV menu.
Can I set captions to stay off permanently?
Yes. Once you turn off captions in your TV menu, they typically stay off until you turn them back on. The setting persists across channels and inputs. Streaming apps may have their own default caption preference you can set in your account.