The fastest way to disable subtitles on Samsung TVs

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 menu, try pressing the CC (closed caption) button directly on your remote — many Samsung models have a dedicated button that toggles subtitles on and off without opening any menu.

If subtitles reappear the next time you turn on the TV, your model may have Auto Caption enabled. This setting automatically turns subtitles back on when you switch inputs or change channels. You will need to disable that separately in the same menu to keep subtitles off permanently.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button on your Samsung remote is usually the quickest way to toggle subtitles off, with no menu needed.
  • If your remote has no CC button, go to Menu > Subtitles (or Caption) and select Off.
  • Some Samsung models have Auto Caption turned on by default, which will re-enable subtitles automatically unless you disable it in the settings menu.
  • The exact menu path and button names vary slightly between Samsung TV models and years, but the principle is the same across all of them.

Finding the CC button on your remote

Most Samsung remotes manufactured in the last ten years have a CC button printed directly on the keypad. Look for it near the top or middle section of the remote, often close to the volume and channel buttons. Press it once to turn subtitles off, and press it again to turn them back on.

If your remote does not have a visible CC button, check whether it is a Samsung Smart Remote (the thin, rectangular remote with a touchpad). These remotes do not have a dedicated CC button. You will need to use the Menu method instead.

Using the Menu to turn off subtitles

Open the Menu by pressing the Menu button on your remote. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Subtitles, Caption, or Accessibility — the exact location depends on your TV model and software version. Once you find it, highlight Off and press Enter.

On some older Samsung models, the setting may be under Picture or Sound instead. If you do not see a Subtitles option in the main menu, try pressing Menu again and looking for Settings or System, then search within that submenu.

Turning off Auto Caption so subtitles stay off

If subtitles turn back on by themselves after you have disabled them, Auto Caption is likely enabled. This feature automatically activates subtitles when you change the input, switch channels, or turn the TV back on. To disable it permanently, go to Menu > Subtitles (or Caption) and look for an option called Auto Caption, Auto Subtitle, or Automatic Caption.

Select that option and change it to Off. Press Enter to save. From that point forward, subtitles will remain off until you manually turn them back on using the CC button or the menu.

What to do if subtitles are stuck on

If you cannot turn off subtitles using the CC button or the menu, try unplugging your TV from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This soft reset often clears temporary glitches that lock the subtitle setting.

If the problem persists after a restart, check whether subtitles are being forced on by your cable or streaming service rather than by the TV itself. Some providers (like Netflix, Hulu, or cable boxes) have their own subtitle settings that override the TV's settings. Look for a subtitle or caption option within the app or cable box menu instead.

Subtitles controlled by your cable box or streaming device

If you are watching through a cable box, satellite receiver, or streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Chromecast), the subtitles may be controlled by that device, not by your Samsung TV. In this case, turning off subtitles on the TV will have no effect.

Instead, access the subtitle settings on the device itself. For a cable box, press the Menu button on the cable remote and look for Subtitles or Closed Captions. For streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube, look for a settings or options menu within the app while a show or video is playing — usually a gear icon or three-dot menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do subtitles turn back on every time I change the channel?

Your TV likely has Auto Caption enabled. This setting automatically turns subtitles on when you switch inputs or channels. Go to Menu > Subtitles and look for Auto Caption or Automatic Subtitle. Change it to Off and save.

My remote does not have a CC button. How do I turn off subtitles?

Use the Menu button instead. Press Menu, navigate to Subtitles or Caption, and select Off. If you have a Samsung Smart Remote (the thin one with a touchpad), this is your only option since those remotes do not include a CC button.

Subtitles are on but I cannot find the Subtitles menu. Where else should I look?

Try Menu > Settings > Accessibility or Menu > Picture. On some models, the caption setting is nested under Sound instead. If you still cannot find it, the subtitles may be controlled by your cable box or streaming device, not the TV itself.

I turned off subtitles but they are still showing. What should I do?

Unplug your TV for 30 seconds and plug it back in to reset it. If subtitles still appear, check whether they are being forced on by your cable provider or streaming app. Look for subtitle settings within the app or cable box menu instead of the TV menu.