The fastest way to disable closed captions
Press the Menu button on your Samsung remote. Navigate to Subtitles or Caption (the exact name depends on your model year). Select Off or Disabled. The captions will stop appearing when ready on whatever you are watching.
If you cannot find a Subtitles option in the main menu, look for Accessibility or General settings instead — Samsung moved this setting between menu locations across different TV models and years. Once you find it, the process is the same: open the setting and choose Off.
Some Samsung TVs also let you toggle captions on and off using a dedicated button on the remote itself. Check whether your remote has a CC or Subtitle button — if it does, pressing it once or twice will cycle through caption modes without opening the menu at all.
Key Takeaways
- The Menu button leads to Subtitles or Caption settings on most Samsung TVs, where you can select Off to disable captions when ready.
- If Subtitles does not appear in your main menu, check Accessibility or General settings, as Samsung uses different menu structures across model years.
- Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC or Subtitle button that toggles captions without opening the menu.
- Turning captions off in the TV settings disables them for all channels and inputs unless you turn them back on later.
Where to find the caption setting on different Samsung menu layouts
Newer Samsung TVs (2020 and later) typically place the caption control under Settings > General > Accessibility > Caption. Older models often have it directly under Settings > Subtitles. The exact path depends on whether your TV runs Samsung's Tizen operating system and which version.
If you are using a Samsung Smart TV with a touchpad remote, you may also see captions controlled through the on-screen menu that appears when you press the remote's center button. Look for a subtitle or CC icon in that quick-access menu.
The safest approach is to press Menu, then look for any option containing the words "Subtitle," "Caption," "Closed Caption," or "Accessibility." Once you find it, the Off setting will be obvious — it is usually the first or second choice in that submenu.
Why captions might stay on even after you turn them off
If captions reappear after you disable them, the broadcast itself may be forcing them on. Some channels and streaming services send caption data that overrides your TV setting for that specific program. Turning off captions in your TV menu will still prevent them from showing on most content, but live broadcasts or certain apps may display them anyway.
Another reason captions persist is that you may have turned off captions in the TV settings but not in the app or streaming service you are using. Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and other apps have their own caption controls separate from your TV's main settings. If captions are on in the app, they will show even if your TV setting is Off.
Check both places: your TV's main settings and the settings within whichever app or input you are using. Turning them off in both locations ensures they stay off across all your content.
Turning off captions for specific apps and inputs
If you only want to disable captions for one app — say Netflix or a cable box — you do not need to change your TV settings. Instead, open that app or switch to that input and look for its own caption or subtitle menu. Most streaming apps have caption controls in their settings or in a quick menu during playback.
For cable or satellite boxes connected to your Samsung TV, the caption control may be on the box's remote rather than your TV remote. Check the remote that came with your cable or satellite provider's equipment — it often has a CC or Subtitle button of its own.
This approach is useful if you want captions on for some inputs (like your cable box) but off for others (like your streaming apps). You can set each one independently without touching your TV's main settings.
Using the remote's dedicated caption button
Many Samsung remotes include a button labeled CC, Subtitle, or with a closed-caption symbol. Pressing this button cycles through caption modes: usually Off, On, or Auto (which shows captions only when the sound is muted). You do not need to open the menu at all.
If your remote has this button, it is the quickest way to toggle captions on and off. Press it once to turn captions off, and press it again if you want to turn them back on later. This method works on most Samsung TV models from the past decade.
If you are not sure whether your remote has a dedicated caption button, look at the button labels or check your remote's manual. The button is usually located near the volume or channel controls for straightforward access during viewing.
Troubleshooting when you cannot find the caption setting
If you have searched your TV menu and cannot locate a Subtitles or Caption option, try these steps in order. First, restart your TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in — sometimes a software glitch hides menu options. Second, check whether you are looking in the right input: if you are watching cable, the caption control might be on your cable box remote, not your TV remote.
Third, consult your TV's manual or visit Samsung's support website with your model number. You can find your model number on the back of the TV or in Settings > General > About This TV. Samsung's site has step-by-step guides for your specific model that show exactly where the caption setting lives.
If captions are burned into the video itself (part of the actual picture rather than an overlay), no TV setting will remove them — they are part of the broadcast or recording. In that case, the captions cannot be turned off through your TV menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off captions in my TV settings affect other people watching?
No. Caption settings are tied to your user profile or the TV itself, not to individual viewers. If someone else in your household wants captions on, they can turn them back on using the same menu or remote button. Your setting does not lock out other users.
Do I have to turn off captions separately for each input (cable, streaming, etc.)?
No. Turning off captions in your TV's main settings disables them across all inputs and apps. However, individual apps like Netflix or YouTube have their own caption controls, so if captions are on in the app itself, they will show even if your TV setting is Off. You may need to turn them off in both places.
What if captions are stuck on and I cannot turn them off?
Restart your TV by unplugging it for 30 seconds. If that does not work, check whether the captions are coming from your cable box or streaming app rather than your TV — each device has its own caption control. If the problem persists, check your TV's manual or contact Samsung support with your model number.
Can I set captions to turn on automatically only when the sound is muted?
Yes. In your TV's Accessibility or Subtitle settings, look for an option called Auto or Auto Caption. This mode shows captions only when you mute the volume, then hides them when sound returns. It is useful if you want captions available without having them on all the time.
Why do captions appear in a different language than my TV's language setting?
The broadcast or app is sending captions in that language by default. Check your TV's caption settings for a language option, or look in the app's settings to choose a different caption language. Some channels and services let you pick from multiple caption languages in their broadcast.