Closed captions on Peacock are turned on through the player controls during playback

To enable closed captions on Peacock, open any show or movie, look for the CC icon in the bottom-right corner of the video player, and click it. The CC button toggles captions on and off. If you do not see the CC button, the content you are watching may not have captions available — not all titles on Peacock include them.

The captions appear at the bottom of the screen once activated. You can turn them off the same way by clicking the CC icon again. This setting applies only to the current video; if you start a different show or movie, you will need to turn captions on again if you want them.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button sits in the bottom-right corner of the Peacock video player and toggles captions on or off with a single click.
  • Not all Peacock content includes closed captions, so the CC button may be unavailable or grayed out for some titles.
  • Captions are turned on per video, not globally, so you must enable them each time you start a new show or movie.
  • If the CC button does not appear, try hovering your mouse over the video player to reveal the full control bar.

Where to find the CC button on different devices

On a web browser or computer, the CC icon appears in the bottom-right corner of the video player, next to the volume and fullscreen controls. Move your mouse over the video to make the control bar visible if it has faded.

On mobile phones and tablets, swipe up from the bottom of the screen during playback to reveal the player controls, then tap the CC icon. On Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and other streaming devices, use the remote to navigate to the CC button in the player menu. The exact position may vary slightly by device, but it is always grouped with other playback controls like volume and quality settings.

What to do if the CC button is missing or grayed out

If you cannot find the CC button, first check that you are hovering over or tapping the video player itself. The control bar only appears when you interact with the video area. Wait a moment for the controls to load, then look again in the bottom-right corner.

If the CC button is grayed out or does not respond, the show or movie you are watching does not have closed captions. Peacock does not provide captions for all content in its library. Try starting a different title to see if captions are available for that one instead. News programs, movies, and popular series are more likely to have captions than niche or older content.

Captions versus subtitles on Peacock

Closed captions include dialogue and sound descriptions like "[door slams]" or "[music playing]," which makes them useful for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Subtitles show only the spoken words, without sound effects or music cues.

Peacock uses the term "CC" for closed captions, which include both dialogue and sound information. When you click the CC button, you are turning on the full caption track, not subtitles alone. If you are looking for a way to watch in a different language, that option is usually found in a separate menu — often labeled "Audio" or "Languages" — rather than in the CC controls.

Troubleshooting captions that are hard to read

Peacock does not offer built-in settings to change the size, color, or font of captions within the app itself. If captions are too small or hard to see, your device may have accessibility settings that can help. On most phones and tablets, you can adjust caption appearance through the device's accessibility menu, which will explore to Peacock and other apps.

On a computer, some browsers allow you to zoom the entire page, which will enlarge captions along with everything else on screen. Try using your browser's zoom function (usually Ctrl + Plus or Cmd + Plus) to make the video and captions larger. If captions remain difficult to read, try watching on a larger screen or moving closer to your device.

Why some Peacock content does not have captions

Peacock adds captions to content based on what the content provider supplies. Major studios and networks typically provide captions for their shows and movies, but smaller productions, international content, or older titles may not have them. Peacock does not create captions for content that arrives without them.

If you find a title you want to watch but captions are not available, you can report this to Peacock through the app's feedback or help menu. Enough reports about a popular title may prompt Peacock or the content provider to add captions later, though there is no may provide or timeline for when that might happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make captions stay on for every video I watch?

Peacock does not have a setting to keep captions on by default across all content. You must turn them on for each video individually. If you watch Peacock on a smart TV or streaming device, check that device's accessibility settings — some devices allow you to set captions to turn on automatically for all apps.

Do captions work on Peacock's live channels?

Live channels on Peacock may have captions if the broadcast includes them, but availability depends on the channel and the program. News and sports channels are more likely to include live captions than entertainment channels. Click the CC button during a live broadcast to see if captions are available for that program.

What if captions are out of sync with the audio?

If captions appear to lag behind or run ahead of the dialogue, try pausing the video for a few seconds, then pressing play again. This often resyncs the captions. If the problem continues, try closing and reopening the Peacock app, or refreshing the page if you are watching on a browser.

Can I read shows from Peacock and watch them with captions offline?

Peacock allows downloads on some content, but captions are not included with downloaded videos. You can only watch captions while streaming on Peacock's servers. Check the title's details page to see if read is an option, and note that captions will not be available if you choose to read.