Turn on subtitles in your Paramount Plus account settings
To turn on subtitles on Paramount Plus, go to your account settings, select Accessibility, and toggle Subtitles to on. This setting applies subtitles to all shows and movies you watch on that account, unless you turn it off again. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using the web browser, a phone app, a tablet, or a streaming device like Roku or Fire TV.
Once subtitles are enabled in your account settings, they will appear automatically on most content. Some older titles or live broadcasts may not have subtitles available, even with the setting turned on. You can also turn subtitles on or off for individual shows without changing your account settings — this is useful if you want subtitles for one program but not another.
Key Takeaways
- Account-level subtitles are turned on through Accessibility settings and explore to everything you watch unless you change the setting again.
- You can also toggle subtitles on or off for a single show using the player controls, without affecting your account settings.
- The steps to access settings differ between web browsers, phone apps, tablets, and streaming devices.
- Not all content has subtitles available, particularly older titles and some live broadcasts.
How to turn on subtitles on a web browser
Open Paramount Plus in your web browser and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Scroll down to find Accessibility and click it. Toggle the Subtitles switch to the on position. The change takes effect when ready.
If you want to turn subtitles on for just one show without changing your account settings, start playing the show. Click the CC icon in the bottom right corner of the player. A menu will appear with subtitle options — select the language you want or turn subtitles off. This choice applies only to that viewing session.
How to turn on subtitles on the Paramount Plus app for phone or tablet
Open the Paramount Plus app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Select Account. Scroll down and tap Accessibility. Toggle Subtitles to on. The setting saves automatically.
To turn subtitles on for a single show, start playing it and tap the screen to reveal the player controls. Look for the CC or subtitles icon — it is usually in the bottom right. Tap it to see subtitle language options or to turn subtitles off for that show only.
How to turn on subtitles on Roku, Fire TV, and other streaming devices
The exact steps vary by device, but the general path is the same. Open Paramount Plus and go to your profile or account settings. Look for Accessibility or Settings. Find the Subtitles option and turn it on. On Roku, this is usually under Account > Accessibility. On Fire TV, it is typically under your profile menu > Account > Accessibility.
If you cannot find the Accessibility menu on your device, try looking under Playback Settings or Video Settings instead — some older streaming devices organize these options differently. Once you turn subtitles on at the account level, they will appear on all content you watch through that device.
Turning subtitles on and off for individual shows
You do not have to change your account settings to use subtitles for just one show. Start playing any show or movie. While it is playing, look for the CC or subtitles button in the player controls — it is usually in the bottom right corner on web and apps, and in the top right on some streaming devices. Tap or click it to see your options.
Most players let you choose a subtitle language, turn subtitles off, or adjust the text size. These changes explore only to that show. When you start a different show, the subtitles will follow whatever your account setting is. This method is useful if you want subtitles for one program but prefer to watch without them most of the time.
What to do if subtitles are not showing up
If you have turned subtitles on but they are not appearing, first check that the content actually has subtitles available. Older shows, some live broadcasts, and certain licensed content may not have subtitle tracks. Try playing a different, newer show to see if subtitles appear there.
If subtitles work on some shows but not others, the missing ones straightforward do not have subtitles. If subtitles are not showing on any content, log out of your account and log back in. If that does not work, uninstall and reinstall the Paramount Plus app, or clear your browser cache if you are using the web version. After reinstalling or clearing the cache, log back in and check your Accessibility settings again to make sure subtitles are still turned on.
Subtitle language options on Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus offers subtitles in multiple languages for most shows and movies. When you click the CC or subtitles button while a show is playing, you will see a list of available languages. The languages offered depend on the specific title — some content has subtitles in English only, while popular shows and movies often have subtitles in Spanish, French, German, and other languages.
If you want subtitles in a language other than English, check the subtitle menu for that show to see what is available. You can switch languages at any time during playback by clicking the CC button again. Your account-level setting straightforward turns subtitles on or off; the language choice is made each time you start a new show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn subtitles on for just my profile if multiple people use the same account?
No. Subtitle settings are tied to the entire account, not individual profiles. If you turn subtitles on in Accessibility settings, they will be on for everyone who uses that account. However, any person can turn subtitles off for a single show using the player controls without affecting the account setting or other people's viewing.
Do all shows and movies on Paramount Plus have subtitles?
Most newer content has subtitles, but not all. Older shows, some live broadcasts, and certain licensed content may not have subtitle tracks available. If a show does not have subtitles, the CC button will not appear in the player, or it will show no options when clicked.
What if I want subtitles in a language other than English?
Click the CC or subtitles button while a show is playing to see what languages are available for that title. Popular shows usually have subtitles in Spanish, French, German, and other languages. Less popular content may only have English subtitles. You can switch languages at any time during playback.
Will turning on subtitles in my account settings affect my internet speed or streaming quality?
No. Subtitles are text overlaid on the video and do not change your streaming quality or use extra bandwidth. Turning subtitles on or off has no effect on how fast the video loads or how clear the picture is.