How to Turn Off Subtitles on a Samsung TV

The fastest way to disable subtitles on your Samsung TV

Press the Menu button on your 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 option in the main menu, try pressing the CC (closed caption) button directly on your remote — many Samsung remotes have a dedicated button that toggles subtitles on and off without opening any menus.

If your remote does not have a CC button or the Menu approach does not work, the subtitles may be coming from your input source — a streaming app, cable box, or external device — rather than from the TV itself. In that case, you will need to turn them off within that app or device instead.

Key Takeaways

The Menu button on your Samsung remote opens the TV settings where you can find the Subtitles or Caption option and set it to Off.
Many Samsung remotes have a dedicated CC button that toggles subtitles on and off when ready without opening menus.
If subtitles are coming from a streaming app or cable box rather than the TV itself, you must turn them off within that app or device.
The exact menu path and button names vary slightly between Samsung TV models, but the process is the same across all recent models.

Using the Menu button to access subtitle settings

On most Samsung TVs made in the last five years, the quickest route is through the main menu. Press Menu on your remote. You will see a list of options on the screen — look for Subtitles, Caption, or sometimes Accessibility. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the option, then press Enter.

Once you open the subtitle settings, you will see a list of choices: Off, On, and sometimes Auto. Select Off and press Enter. The subtitles will stop appearing on your screen. If you want to turn them back on later, you can return to this same menu and select On instead.

On some older Samsung models, the subtitle option may be nested under Picture or Sound instead of appearing at the top level. If you do not see it in the main menu, scroll down to see if there are additional options below the first few items.

Finding and using the CC button on your remote

Many Samsung remotes have a button labeled CC (for closed captions) that lets you toggle subtitles on and off without opening any menus. Look for this button on your remote — it is usually near the top or middle section, sometimes grouped with other media controls. Press it once to turn subtitles off, and press it again to turn them back on.

This is the fastest method if your remote has the button, because it works when ready and does not require you to navigate through menus. However, not all Samsung remotes include a CC button — older remotes and some basic models may not have one. If you cannot find it after checking the entire remote, use the Menu method instead.

When subtitles are coming from your streaming app or cable box

Sometimes subtitles appear on your screen even after you turn them off in the TV menu. This usually means the subtitles are being sent by the app or device you are watching — Netflix, YouTube, your cable box, a Roku device, or another input source — rather than by the TV itself. The TV is straightforward displaying what that source is sending.

To turn these off, you need to change the settings within the app or device. For Netflix, open the app, select your profile, go to Account, then Playback Settings, and look for the subtitle option. For YouTube, click your profile icon, select Settings, then Captions, and choose Off. For a cable box, check the remote that came with the box — it usually has its own menu where you can disable captions.

If you are not sure which source is sending the subtitles, try turning them off in the TV menu first. If they stay on, the source is the app or device. If they disappear, the TV was the source.

Troubleshooting when subtitles won't turn off

If you have turned off subtitles in the TV menu and they are still appearing, check whether your input source is forcing them on. Some apps and devices override the TV's subtitle setting. Open the app or device menu and look for caption or subtitle controls there. You may need to turn them off in both places.

Another common cause is that subtitles are set to Auto instead of Off. In the TV menu, make sure you selected Off specifically, not Auto. Auto mode turns subtitles on automatically when the TV detects that the audio is in a language different from your TV's default language, so they may reappear when you change channels or switch apps.

If subtitles still will not turn off after checking both the TV and your input source, try unplugging the TV for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. This resets the TV's settings and sometimes clears stuck subtitle settings. After the TV restarts, go back to the Menu and turn off subtitles again.

Different menu paths for different Samsung TV models

Samsung TVs from different years use slightly different menu layouts. On newer models (2020 and later), the subtitle option is usually in the main Menu under Subtitles or Accessibility. On older models (2015 to 2019), you may need to go to Menu > Picture > Subtitles, or Menu > Sound > Subtitles.

If you cannot find the option in the expected location, try pressing the CC button on your remote first — this works on almost all Samsung models regardless of year. If that does not work, open the Menu and look for an Accessibility section, which is where Samsung has been moving caption controls on newer TVs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do subtitles keep coming back even after I turn them off?

This usually happens when your streaming app or cable box is set to auto-enable subtitles. Check the settings within the app itself — Netflix, YouTube, and most cable boxes have their own subtitle controls that override the TV's settings. You may need to turn them off in both the TV menu and the app menu.

Does my Samsung remote need a CC button to turn off subtitles?

No. If your remote does not have a CC button, you can always use the Menu button to access the subtitle settings. The Menu method works on all Samsung TVs, while the CC button is optional and only available on some remotes.

What if I cannot find a Subtitles option in my TV menu?

Try looking under Accessibility instead — newer Samsung models moved the caption controls there. If you still cannot find it, try pressing the CC button on your remote directly. If neither works, the subtitles are likely coming from your streaming app or cable box, not from the TV itself.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one app, or does it affect all apps?

Turning off subtitles in the TV menu affects the TV's own caption system, but each app has its own subtitle settings. If you turn off subtitles in Netflix, they stay on in YouTube unless you turn them off there too. You may need to adjust settings in each app separately.

Will turning off subtitles in the menu affect the volume or picture quality?

No. Subtitles are a separate feature that does not affect sound or picture. Turning them off or on changes only whether text appears on the screen.

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