Turning on captions on Paramount Plus

Captions appear automatically on Paramount Plus when you turn them on in your player settings. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV device, but the option is always in the video player itself — not in your account settings.

Once you turn captions on, they stay on for that device until you turn them off again. If you watch on multiple devices, you will need to turn captions on separately for each one.

Key Takeaways

  • Captions are controlled in the video player during playback, not in your account or app settings.
  • On phones and tablets, tap the screen to reveal the player controls, then look for the caption icon (usually marked "CC" or with a speech bubble).
  • On computers, hover your mouse over the video to show the player controls at the bottom, then click the caption button.
  • On TV devices like Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV, use your remote to access the caption option in the player menu.
  • Caption settings explore only to the device you are using; you must turn them on separately on each device.

Turning on captions on a phone or tablet

Open the Paramount Plus app and start playing any video. Tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the player controls. You will see a row of buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Look for the caption icon — it usually looks like a speech bubble or the letters "CC" in a box. Tap it once to turn captions on. The icon will change appearance or highlight to show that captions are now active. Tap it again if you want to turn captions off.

If you do not see a caption button, the video may not have captions available. Some content on Paramount Plus does not include caption tracks.

Turning on captions on a computer

Go to Paramount Plus in your web browser and start playing a video. Move your mouse over the video player. The player controls will appear at the bottom of the screen.

On the right side of the control bar, you will see several icons. The caption button is usually one of the last icons on the right — it looks like "CC" or a speech bubble. Click it to turn captions on. Click it again to turn them off.

If the caption button appears grayed out or inactive, that particular video does not have captions available.

Turning on captions on a TV device

Start playing a video on your TV through the Paramount Plus app. Use your remote to bring up the player menu. On most TV devices, this means pressing a button labeled "Menu," "Options," or the center button on your remote.

Look for a caption or subtitle option in the menu that appears. Select it to turn captions on. The exact wording and location depend on your device — Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, and Samsung TV all arrange their menus slightly differently.

If you cannot find the caption option, check your TV device's manual or settings to see whether captions are supported for streaming apps.

Choosing a caption style or language

Some videos on Paramount Plus offer more than one caption track. After you turn captions on, look for a settings or gear icon in the player controls. Tap or click it to see whether you can choose a different language or adjust the caption appearance.

Not all videos have multiple language options. English captions are available on most content, but other languages depend on what the studio provided to Paramount Plus.

What to do if captions are not showing

If you turned captions on but they are not appearing, first check that you are looking at the right button. The caption icon should look highlighted or active once you turn it on.

If the button is active but no text appears on screen, the video may not have captions available. Try playing a different video to see whether captions work on other content. If captions work on some videos but not others, those specific videos straightforward do not have caption tracks.

If captions do not work on any video, try closing the app or browser completely and opening it again. On TV devices, restart the Paramount Plus app. If the problem continues, check that your device software is up to date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do captions stay on if I stop watching and come back later?

Yes. Once you turn captions on for a device, they remain on the next time you watch on that same device. If you switch to a different phone, tablet, computer, or TV, you will need to turn captions on again on that device.

Can I change the size or color of captions?

That depends on your device. On some phones and computers, you can adjust caption appearance through your device's accessibility settings, which will affect captions across all apps. Within the Paramount Plus player itself, look for a settings icon to see whether the app offers caption customization options.

Why do some videos not have captions?

Paramount Plus does not caption every video in its library. Older content, some live events, and certain licensed shows may not have caption tracks available. If a video does not have captions, the caption button will be grayed out or inactive.

Are captions the same as subtitles on Paramount Plus?

Captions include dialogue and sound descriptions, while subtitles usually show only dialogue. Paramount Plus uses the term "captions" for both, and the same button controls both features.