The quickest way to disable subtitles
To turn off subtitles on a Samsung TV, press the Menu button on your remote, navigate to Subtitles, and select Off. The exact path depends on your TV model and whether you're watching live TV, a streaming app, or an HDMI input — but this menu route works for most Samsung sets made in the last five years.
If you're watching through a streaming app like Netflix, Hulu, or Prime Video, the subtitle control is usually inside that app itself, not in the TV menu. Look for a settings icon or caption button within the app player.
Some Samsung remotes also have a dedicated Subtitle button that toggles subtitles on and off when ready. Check your remote — if it has one, pressing it once or twice is the fastest method.
Key Takeaways
- The TV menu route is Menu → Subtitles → Off, though the exact wording varies by model year.
- Streaming apps like Netflix control their own subtitles separately from the TV menu.
- Some Samsung remotes have a dedicated Subtitle button that toggles captions when ready.
- Subtitles set to Off in the TV menu may still appear in apps that have their own subtitle settings turned on.
- If subtitles reappear after you turn them off, check whether your input source (HDMI, antenna, or app) has its own caption settings.
Finding subtitles in the TV menu
On most Samsung TVs, the menu path is consistent. Press Menu on your remote, then look for Picture and Sound, Sound, or Accessibility — different model years place subtitles in different spots. Once you find the section, select Subtitles or Captions, then choose Off.
If you're using an older Samsung TV (2015 or earlier), the menu structure may be different. Try pressing Menu, then looking for Caption or CC directly in the main menu. Some very old models have a dedicated CC button on the remote itself.
After you select Off, the change takes effect when ready for that input source. If you switch to a different input (like from antenna to HDMI), you may need to turn subtitles off again in that source's settings.
Turning off subtitles in streaming apps
Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and other streaming apps manage their own subtitle settings separately from your TV menu. Even if you turn subtitles off in the TV menu, they will still appear if the app has them enabled.
To disable subtitles in an app, start playing a show or movie, then look for a settings icon (usually three dots or a gear symbol) in the player. Select Subtitles or Captions, then choose Off or None. The exact button location varies by app, but it's always within the video player itself, not in the TV menu.
Some apps let you set a default subtitle preference in your account settings, so subtitles stay off across all devices you use. Check the app's settings menu (outside the video player) to see if this option is available.
Using the dedicated Subtitle button on your remote
Many Samsung remotes have a Subtitle or CC button that toggles captions on and off with a single press. Look for it on your remote — it's often near the volume or channel buttons, or grouped with other playback controls.
If your remote has this button, pressing it once cycles through subtitle options: usually Off → On → Off again. This is faster than navigating the menu, but it only works for the TV's built-in subtitle system, not for subtitles inside streaming apps.
If you can't find a Subtitle button on your remote, your model may not have one. In that case, the menu method is your best option.
What to do if subtitles keep reappearing
If you turn off subtitles but they come back when you change channels or switch inputs, the problem is usually that each input source has its own subtitle setting. Antenna, cable, HDMI devices, and streaming apps all store their subtitle preference separately.
To fix this, turn off subtitles in every source you use. If you watch cable, turn them off in the cable box menu (not just the TV menu). If you use a streaming stick or soundbar connected via HDMI, check whether that device has its own subtitle settings. Then turn off subtitles in the TV menu as well.
Another common cause is that your TV is set to remember the last subtitle state. Some Samsung models have an option like Remember Last Setting or Subtitle Preference in the Accessibility menu. If this is on, the TV will restore subtitles to whatever state they were in the last time you watched that input.
Subtitle settings for different input sources
Samsung TVs let you control subtitles separately for each input: antenna, cable, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and so on. This means you can have subtitles on for one input and off for another.
If you want subtitles off everywhere, you need to turn them off in each input's settings. Switch to antenna, turn subtitles off. Switch to HDMI 1, turn them off. Switch to your streaming device, turn them off. This takes a few minutes but ensures they won't surprise you when you change the channel.
Some users prefer to leave subtitles on in the TV menu but turn them off in individual apps instead. This way, subtitles are available if you need them, but they don't appear by default.
Troubleshooting subtitle problems
If subtitles are stuck on and you can't turn them off through the menu, try unplugging your TV for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This resets the TV's settings and often clears stuck subtitle states.
If subtitles are still on after a restart, check whether your cable or satellite box has its own subtitle setting. Some set-top boxes override the TV's subtitle menu. Look for a menu button on the box itself or in its remote, then find the caption or subtitle option there.
If you're watching through a streaming app and subtitles won't turn off, try closing the app completely and reopening it. Sometimes the app's subtitle setting gets stuck. If that doesn't work, check the app's settings menu (not the video player) to see if there's a default subtitle preference you need to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do subtitles come back every time I turn on my TV?
Your TV is set to remember the last subtitle state. Go to Menu → Accessibility or Menu → Sound, find Subtitles, and look for an option like Remember Last Setting or Subtitle Preference. Turn this off so subtitles default to Off instead of remembering the previous state.
Can I turn off subtitles for one app but keep them on for another?
Yes. Each streaming app controls its own subtitles independently. Turn subtitles off in Netflix's player settings, but leave them on in Hulu's player settings. The TV menu controls subtitles for live TV and HDMI inputs, while apps control their own.
My cable box has subtitles on and I can't turn them off from the TV menu. What do I do?
Your cable box has its own subtitle setting that overrides the TV menu. Find the menu button on the cable box remote or the box itself, look for Captions or Subtitles, and turn it off there. The TV menu won't control captions if the box is sending them directly.
Is there a way to turn off subtitles for everything at once?
Not in one step. You need to turn off subtitles in the TV menu (for antenna and cable), in each streaming app (for Netflix, Hulu, etc.), and in any connected devices like cable boxes or streaming sticks. Once you do this, subtitles should stay off across all sources.
What if my remote doesn't have a Subtitle button?
Use the menu method instead. Press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Captions, and select Off. If your remote is very old or damaged, you can also control subtitles through the TV's on-screen menu using the arrow buttons and OK button.