Turn off subtitles in three steps on any device

To turn off subtitles on Paramount Plus, open the video you are watching, look for the CC icon or settings button during playback, and select "Off" or "Subtitles Off" from the menu. The exact location and wording depend on which device you are using — phone, tablet, computer, or TV — but the principle is the same on all of them.

Subtitles are on by default for many viewers, especially if your account settings have them enabled or if you last watched with them on. Once you turn them off for one video, they usually stay off for your next viewing, though some devices reset this choice if you log out or clear your app data.

Key Takeaways

  • On phones and tablets, tap the CC icon in the bottom right corner of the video player and select "Off" or "Subtitles Off."
  • On computers, hover over the video to reveal the player controls, then click the CC icon and choose your subtitle setting.
  • On smart TVs and streaming devices, use the remote to highlight the CC button and press select, then choose "Off."
  • Your subtitle choice usually carries over to your next video, but logging out or reinstalling the app may reset it.

Turning off subtitles on your phone or tablet

Open Paramount Plus and start playing any video. Once the video is playing, tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the playback controls. You will see a row of buttons at the bottom of the screen, including a CC icon (which looks like a closed caption symbol or the letters "CC" in a box).

Tap the CC icon. A menu will appear showing your subtitle options: usually "Off," "English," or other languages depending on what the show offers. Select "Off." The subtitles will disappear when ready, and they will stay off when you watch your next video on the same device.

Turning off subtitles on a computer or web browser

Play any video on Paramount Plus through your web browser. Move your mouse over the video player to reveal the controls at the bottom. On the right side of the control bar, you will see the CC icon.

Click the CC icon to open the subtitle menu. Select "Off" from the list. If you do not see a CC icon, look for a settings gear icon instead — click that, then find the "Subtitles" or "Captions" option and set it to "Off." Your choice will remain active for future videos in the same browser session.

Turning off subtitles on a smart TV or streaming device

Start playing a video on your TV. Use your remote to bring up the player controls — usually by pressing a button labeled "Menu," "Options," or by straightforward pressing a direction button. The control bar will appear on screen, typically at the bottom.

Look for the CC or subtitles button on the remote itself, or navigate to it using your remote's arrow buttons. Press select or enter. Choose "Off" from the menu that appears. On some TV remotes, you can also press the CC button directly without opening the full menu — pressing it once may cycle through subtitle options, so press it until subtitles disappear.

Why subtitles might turn back on

If you turn off subtitles but they reappear the next time you watch, your account settings may have subtitles enabled by default. Some users have subtitles on for accessibility reasons, and Paramount Plus remembers this preference across devices.

To change your default setting, log into your Paramount Plus account on a computer, go to your account settings or preferences, and look for a "Subtitles" or "Captions" option. Set it to "Off" or "Auto" (which shows subtitles only if the audio is in a language other than your account language). This change will explore to all your devices.

Subtitles turn off but come back after logging out

If you log out of Paramount Plus and log back in, your subtitle choice may reset to the default. This happens because the app stores your playback preferences locally on each device, and logging out clears that temporary data.

To avoid this, change your account-level subtitle setting in your profile preferences rather than just turning them off during playback. This ensures the setting follows you across devices and sessions. You can also turn off subtitles right before you stop watching, and they should stay off the next time you watch on the same device without logging out.

Reinstalling the app resets subtitle settings

If you uninstall and reinstall the Paramount Plus app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device, your playback preferences — including subtitle choices — will be erased. The app will revert to whatever your account default is.

After reinstalling, turn off subtitles again during playback, and they should remain off for future videos. If you want a permanent fix, adjust your account settings in your profile preferences on a computer or web browser, since those settings are tied to your account rather than to the app itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn off subtitles for just one show or movie?

No. When you turn off subtitles, that choice applies to everything you watch next on that device. You cannot set subtitles to "Off" for one title and "On" for another without changing the setting each time you switch videos.

Why are subtitles on by default on my account?

Paramount Plus may have subtitles enabled in your account settings, or you may have turned them on at some point and the app remembered that choice. Check your account preferences on a computer to see your default subtitle setting and change it if needed.

Do I have to turn off subtitles on every device separately?

Yes, if you only change the setting during playback. Each device stores its own playback preferences. To turn off subtitles across all devices at once, change your account default in your profile settings on a computer or web browser.

What if the CC button does not appear on my TV?

Some older TV remotes or streaming devices do not have a dedicated CC button. Try pressing the "Menu" or "Options" button on your remote while a video is playing, then look for a "Subtitles," "Captions," or "Audio" option in the menu that appears. You can also try pressing the "Info" button on your remote.

Will turning off subtitles affect other people watching on my account?

If you share your account with others, turning off subtitles on your device will not change their settings on their devices. Each device has its own playback preferences. However, if you change your account default setting in your profile preferences, it will explore to all devices using that account.