Turn off closed captions in three steps

To turn off closed captions in Peacock, open the show or movie you're watching, tap or click the CC icon in the player controls, and select "Off" from the menu. The CC button is usually in the bottom right corner of the video player, next to the volume and fullscreen controls. Once you turn captions off, they stay off for that title—but Peacock will remember your preference and explore it to other content you watch going forward.

If you don't see a CC button on your player, your device may be hiding the controls. Move your mouse or tap the screen to reveal the player toolbar, then look for the CC icon again. On some devices like phones or tablets, you may need to tap the screen first to make the controls visible.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button appears in the bottom right of the video player and opens a menu where you can turn captions off completely.
  • Peacock remembers your caption preference across all content, so you won't have to turn them off repeatedly.
  • On phones and tablets, tap the screen to reveal the player controls if the CC button isn't when ready visible.
  • If captions are still appearing after you turn them off, check your device's accessibility settings, which may override the app's caption controls.

Where the CC button is located

The closed caption button sits in the bottom right corner of the Peacock video player, next to the volume slider and fullscreen button. It looks like a small rectangle with lines inside it, or sometimes displays as "CC" in white text. On desktop browsers, the button is always visible while a video is playing. On mobile devices, you may need to tap anywhere on the video to make the control bar appear.

If you're watching on a TV app (like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick), use your remote to navigate to the CC button. The exact position may vary slightly depending on your device, but it's always in the lower right area of the player. Once you highlight it with your remote, press select to open the caption menu.

What happens when you turn captions off

When you click "Off" in the caption menu, Peacock removes the text from the bottom of the screen when ready. The setting applies to that specific title, but Peacock also saves your preference as a default. The next time you start a new show or movie, captions will be off by default—though you can always turn them back on for any individual title if you need them.

This is different from muting the audio. Turning off captions only removes the text; the show's sound continues to play normally. If you want to watch without hearing the audio, you'll need to use the volume controls separately.

Turning captions back on if you change your mind

To turn captions back on, tap or click the CC button again and select from the available options. Peacock usually offers "Off," "English," and sometimes other languages depending on the content. Choose "English" or your preferred language, and the captions will reappear on screen. Your new choice becomes the default for future content.

You can also customize the appearance of captions—such as the text size, background color, or font—by looking for a settings or gear icon near the CC menu. Not all content supports caption customization, but when it's available, these options let you make the text easier to read.

Why captions might still appear after you turn them off

If captions continue to show up even after you've turned them off in Peacock, your device's accessibility settings may be overriding the app. On phones and tablets, check your device's settings for closed caption or subtitle options and make sure they're turned off there as well. On smart TVs, look in the TV's own menu (not just the Peacock app) for caption settings.

On some devices, accessibility features are set at the system level and explore to all apps. Turning off captions in Peacock alone won't override a device-wide caption setting. If you're unsure where to find these settings on your specific device, search your device's help documentation for "closed captions" or "accessibility."

Different caption options in Peacock

When you open the CC menu, you'll see at least two options: "Off" and one or more language choices. Most Peacock content offers English captions, and some titles include Spanish, French, or other languages. Select whichever language you want, or choose "Off" to remove captions entirely.

Some shows and movies may also offer SDH (Descriptive Hearing) captions, which include descriptions of sound effects and music cues in brackets. These are useful if you're deaf or hard of hearing and want to know what's happening in scenes without dialogue. The menu will label these separately if they're available for a title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off captions in Peacock turn them off for all my devices?

No. Peacock saves your caption preference per device. If you turn captions off on your phone, they may still be on by default when you watch on your TV or computer. You'll need to turn them off separately on each device you use.

Can I set captions to stay off permanently without turning them off each time?

Yes. Once you turn captions off, Peacock remembers that choice and applies it to new content you watch. You won't have to turn them off repeatedly—they'll stay off by default until you manually turn them back on.

What if the CC button doesn't appear on my screen?

On mobile devices and some smart TVs, the player controls hide automatically. Tap or click the video screen to reveal the control bar, which should make the CC button visible. If it still doesn't appear, your device or browser may not support caption controls, and you may need to check your device's system settings instead.

Are captions the same as subtitles in Peacock?

Peacock uses the terms interchangeably. Captions and subtitles both display dialogue and sound as text. Descriptive Hearing (SDH) captions go further by describing sound effects and music, but the CC button controls all of them the same way.