Turn off captions in playback settings

To turn off closed captions on Peacock, open the show or movie you are watching and look for the closed caption icon during playback. On most devices, this icon looks like a rectangle with lines inside it or the letters "CC". Click or tap that icon once to toggle captions off.

The caption button appears in the playback controls at the bottom of the video window. If you do not see it when ready, move your mouse or tap the video screen to reveal the full control bar. The icon is usually on the right side of the controls, near the volume and fullscreen buttons.

Once you click the caption icon, the captions will disappear from your current video. Peacock remembers this choice for future videos on the same device, so you will not have to turn them off again unless you change your mind.

Key Takeaways

  • The closed caption button is a rectangle icon in the playback controls at the bottom of the video screen.
  • Click or tap the caption icon once to turn captions off for the video you are watching.
  • Peacock saves your caption preference on that device, so captions will stay off for future videos unless you turn them back on.
  • If captions are still showing after you click the icon, try clicking it a second time or refreshing the page.
  • Different devices (phone, tablet, computer, TV) may have slightly different button locations, but the caption icon is always in the playback controls.

Where to find the caption button on different devices

On a computer or laptop, start playing any video and move your mouse over the video window. The playback controls will appear at the bottom. The closed caption icon is usually the second or third button from the right, before the fullscreen button. Click it to turn captions off.

On a phone or tablet, tap the video screen once to show the controls, then look for the caption icon in the bottom right area of the controls. Tap it to toggle captions off. If the controls disappear, tap the screen again to bring them back.

On a Peacock app installed on a smart TV or streaming device, use your remote to navigate to the caption button in the playback controls. The exact position may vary depending on your TV model, but it is always part of the standard playback menu. Press the select button on your remote to turn captions off.

Captions stay off until you turn them back on

When you turn off captions on Peacock, that setting applies to your account on that specific device. If you watch another show or movie on the same device, captions will remain off unless you manually turn them back on.

If you use Peacock on multiple devices — such as your phone, computer, and TV — each device remembers its own caption setting separately. You may need to turn off captions on each device individually if you prefer to watch without them everywhere.

If you sign out of your Peacock account and sign back in on the same device, your caption preference will still be saved. The setting persists until you change it.

What to do if the caption button does not work

If clicking the caption icon does not turn off the captions, try clicking it a second time. Sometimes the first click takes a moment to register, especially on slower internet connections.

If captions are still visible, refresh the page or close and reopen the video. This clears any temporary glitches that may prevent the caption button from responding. After refreshing, click the caption icon again.

On a smart TV or streaming device, make sure you are using the correct remote button to select the caption icon. Some remotes require you to press a specific button to set up menu items, rather than just pointing at them. Check your device's remote instructions if you are unsure.

Captions versus subtitles on Peacock

Peacock offers both closed captions and subtitles, though they are often grouped under the same caption button. Closed captions include dialogue and sound effects descriptions, while subtitles show only the spoken words. On most devices, toggling the caption button off will turn off both.

Some shows and movies on Peacock have captions available in multiple languages. If you see a caption button with a dropdown menu or additional options, you can use that menu to choose a different language or turn captions off entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to turn off captions every time I watch something?

No. Once you turn off captions on a device, Peacock remembers that choice. Captions will stay off for all future videos on that device unless you turn them back on. You only need to adjust the setting once per device.

Will turning off captions on my phone also turn them off on my TV?

No. Each device you use to watch Peacock has its own caption setting. If you turn off captions on your phone, they may still be on when you watch on your TV. You will need to turn them off separately on each device.

What if I cannot find the caption icon during playback?

Make sure the video is actually playing. Move your mouse (on a computer) or tap the screen (on a phone or tablet) to reveal the playback controls. The caption icon should appear at the bottom of the video. If it still does not show, try refreshing the page or restarting the app.

Can I turn off captions for just one show instead of all shows?

No. The caption setting applies to your entire account on that device. When you turn captions off, they stay off for every video you watch on that device until you turn them back on.