Turn off closed captions in three steps

To remove closed captioning on Peacock, open the video you are watching, tap or click the CC icon in the player controls, and select "Off" from the menu. The CC button appears in the bottom right corner of the video player on most devices. Once you turn captions off, they stay off for that video — you can turn them back on the same way at any time.

The exact location of the CC button and the menu options vary slightly depending on whether you are watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The steps below cover the most common devices and browsers.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button sits in the bottom right corner of the Peacock video player on phones, tablets, and computers.
  • On Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, the CC button is usually in the same corner but may require you to press a menu button first to see the player controls.
  • Turning captions off applies only to the video you are watching; other videos will still show captions if you had them on before.
  • If the CC button does not appear, your device may not support caption controls, and you may need to check your device's accessibility settings instead.

Removing captions on phones and tablets

Open Peacock and start playing the video. While the video is playing, tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the player controls. The CC icon appears in the bottom right corner next to the volume and fullscreen buttons.

Tap the CC icon. A small menu will appear with options including "Off," "English," and any other languages available for that video. Select "Off" to remove the captions. The captions disappear when ready, and the CC icon will no longer be highlighted.

If you do not see the CC icon, the video may not have captions available, or your app may need an update. Check the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to see if a newer version of Peacock is available.

Removing captions on computers and web browsers

Go to Peacock.com and log in. Start playing your video. Hover your mouse over the video player to reveal the controls at the bottom. The CC button is in the bottom right corner, next to the settings gear icon.

Click the CC button. A dropdown menu appears with caption options. Click "Off" to disable captions for that video. The captions will turn off when ready.

If you are using a browser that does not show the CC button, try refreshing the page or switching to a different browser. Peacock works best on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Removing captions on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV

Start playing your video on your streaming device. Press the Menu or Options button on your remote (this varies by device — on Roku it is the Options button, on Fire TV it is the Menu button, and on Apple TV it is the Menu button). The player controls will appear on screen.

Look for the CC icon in the bottom right corner of the player. Select it using your remote. A menu will appear with caption options. Highlight "Off" and press Select or Enter on your remote.

On some older TV devices, the CC button may not appear in the player controls. If that happens, check your TV's built-in accessibility settings. Many smart TVs have their own caption controls that override the app's settings.

What to do if the CC button does not appear

If you cannot find the CC button in the Peacock player, the video may not have captions available. Not all Peacock content includes closed captions — movies and shows from older libraries sometimes lack them.

On some devices, captions may be controlled through your device's accessibility settings rather than through the Peacock app itself. On Android phones, go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions to turn captions off system-wide. On iPhones and iPads, go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles and Captioning and toggle off "Closed Captions + SDH."

If captions are still appearing after you have turned them off in both Peacock and your device settings, try logging out of Peacock, closing the app completely, and logging back in. This can reset the caption preferences for your account.

Captions stay off only for the current video

When you turn off captions for one video, that setting applies only to that video. If you watch a different show or movie, captions may appear again if you had them turned on before. You will need to turn them off again for each new video.

Peacock does not currently offer a setting to turn off captions for your entire account at once. Each video must be controlled individually through the CC button in the player.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are captions still showing after I clicked off?

Make sure you clicked "Off" in the dropdown menu, not just the CC button itself. Some devices require you to wait a moment for the menu to fully load before the option appears. If captions persist, try refreshing the page or restarting the app.

Can I turn off captions for all Peacock videos at once?

No. Peacock requires you to turn off captions individually for each video using the CC button in the player. There is no account-wide setting to disable captions across all content.

Do captions turn back on when I watch the same video again?

No. Once you turn off captions for a video, they stay off the next time you watch that same video on the same device and account. If you switch devices or log into a different account, the caption setting may reset.

What if my TV remote does not have a menu button?

Check your remote's manual or look for a button labeled "Options," "Settings," or a gear icon. On some remotes, you may need to press and hold a button to access the menu. If your remote does not support this, you can use the Peacock mobile app to control captions instead.

Are captions the same as subtitles on Peacock?

Closed captions include dialogue and sound descriptions, while subtitles show only dialogue. Peacock usually offers both, and the CC button controls both. Turning off captions will also turn off subtitles for that video.