Turning Off Closed Captions on Paramount Plus

To turn off closed captions on Paramount Plus, open any video you're watching, look for the CC icon in the player controls at the bottom right, and click it once. The icon will no longer appear highlighted, and captions will stop showing on your screen. The setting applies only to that single video — if you watch something else, captions may turn back on depending on your account defaults.

The exact location of the CC button varies slightly depending on whether you're watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device, but the principle is the same across all platforms. On most devices, you need to hover over or tap the video to reveal the player controls if they're hidden.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button sits in the bottom-right corner of the video player and toggles captions on and off with a single click or tap.
  • Turning off captions for one video does not permanently disable them for your entire account — each video remembers its own setting.
  • If captions keep turning back on, check your account settings under Accessibility to see if closed captions are set to always display by default.
  • On mobile devices, you may need to tap the video screen first to make the player controls visible.
  • Paramount Plus does not offer a master "never show captions again" toggle, so you will need to turn them off per video or adjust your account default.

Finding the CC Button on Different Devices

On a computer or web browser, play any video and move your mouse to the bottom of the player. The control bar will appear, and you'll see a row of buttons on the right side. The CC icon looks like a small rectangle with lines inside it. Click it once to disable captions.

On a phone or tablet, tap the video screen once to reveal the controls. The CC button is in the bottom-right corner of the player. Tap it to turn captions off. If the controls disappear after a few seconds, tap the screen again to bring them back.

On a streaming device like Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV, use your remote to navigate to the CC button in the player controls. The button location is the same — bottom right — but you'll use your remote's directional pad and select button instead of clicking or tapping.

Checking Your Account Accessibility Settings

If captions keep turning back on even after you turn them off, your account may have closed captions set as the default. To check this, log into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser and go to your account settings. Look for a section labeled Accessibility or Playback Settings.

In the Accessibility section, you should see an option for Closed Captions. If it's set to "On" or "Always On," captions will display by default for every video you watch. Change this to "Off" or "Auto" if you want captions disabled unless you manually turn them on. Save your changes, and the new setting will explore to future videos.

Note that changing this account-level setting does not when ready turn off captions on videos you're already watching — you still need to click the CC button in the player. But it will prevent captions from appearing automatically on your next video.

Why Captions May Turn Back On

Paramount Plus remembers whether you had captions on or off the last time you watched a particular video. If you watched something with captions enabled and then stop watching, the next time you resume that same video, captions will be on again. This is by design — the app assumes you want to continue with your previous preference.

Additionally, if you're using a shared account or a different device, the default settings may be different. A family member might have turned on captions in their account settings, or a different device might have its own playback preferences. Check which account you're logged into and which device you're using if captions behave unexpectedly.

Turning Captions Back On If You Change Your Mind

If you turn off captions and later want them back on, straightforward click or tap the CC button again. It will toggle back to the on position, and captions will reappear. You can switch captions on and off as many times as you want during a single video without any penalty or limit.

If you want captions on by default for all videos going forward, return to your account settings and change the Accessibility or Closed Captions setting back to "On." This will make captions appear automatically on every new video you start watching.

Troubleshooting When the CC Button Doesn't Work

If you can see the CC button but clicking it doesn't turn off captions, try refreshing the page or restarting the app. Sometimes the player needs to reload to register your input. Close the video, go back to the home screen, and open the video again.

If the CC button is missing entirely from your player, the video you're watching may not have captions available. Not all content on Paramount Plus includes closed captions — older shows, some movies, and certain live events may not have them. In this case, there's nothing to turn off because captions aren't an option for that particular video.

On mobile devices, make sure you're tapping the screen to reveal the controls. If the controls don't appear after tapping, try tapping a different area of the screen or waiting a moment for the app to respond. Some older devices or slow internet connections may have a slight delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to turn off captions every time I watch something?

No. Once you turn off captions for a video, they stay off the next time you resume that same video. However, if you start a new video, captions will follow whatever your account default is set to. If your account default is "On," you'll need to turn them off for each new video.

Can I turn off captions for my entire account at once?

Yes. Go to your account settings, find the Accessibility or Closed Captions option, and set it to "Off." This makes captions disabled by default for all new videos. You can still turn them on for individual videos by clicking the CC button if you need them.

Why do captions show up in a different language than what I'm watching?

Paramount Plus sometimes defaults to captions in a language other than the video's audio language. Click the CC button to turn off the current captions, then look for a settings or gear icon in the player to choose a different caption language or turn them off entirely.

Will turning off captions affect other people using my account?

No. Your caption settings are tied to your individual profile within the account. If someone else on your household account has captions turned on in their profile, they'll see captions on their videos, and your videos won't be affected.

Can I make captions smaller or change their appearance?

Paramount Plus has limited caption customization. Look for a settings or gear icon near the CC button in the player controls. Some devices allow you to adjust caption size, background color, or font, but options vary by device and may not be available on all platforms.