Turn off captions in three steps on any device

Closed captioning on Peacock turns off the same way across phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices: open the video you're watching, tap or click the CC icon during playback, and select Off from the menu. The CC button appears in the player controls at the bottom of the screen. On some devices you may need to tap the screen first to make the controls visible.

The setting applies only to that single video. If you start watching a different show or movie, captions will return to whatever your default is. Peacock does not have a global "never show captions" setting that carries across all content, so you'll turn them off each time you want them off.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button is in the player controls at the bottom of the video screen; tap or click it during playback to open caption options.
  • Select Off from the menu that appears—this disables captions for that video only.
  • Captions reset to the default setting when you start a new video, so you may need to turn them off again.
  • On phones and tablets, you may need to tap the video itself to make the player controls appear.
  • Peacock does not offer a permanent account-wide setting to disable captions across all content.

Where to find the CC button on different devices

On phones and tablets, tap anywhere on the video to reveal the player controls. The CC icon appears in the bottom right corner of the screen, next to the volume and full-screen buttons. It looks like a small rectangle with lines inside it. Tap it once to open the caption menu.

On computers and laptops, hover your mouse over the video to show the controls. The CC button is in the bottom right of the player, in the same position as on mobile. Click it to see your options.

On streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast, use your remote to navigate to the CC button. It will be in the player controls at the bottom of the screen. Press the button on your remote that corresponds to the CC icon.

What happens when you turn captions off

Once you select Off, the text disappears from the bottom of the screen when ready. You'll see the video without any written dialogue or sound descriptions. If you change your mind during the same video, you can tap or click the CC button again and turn captions back on.

Turning off captions does not affect the audio. You will still hear all dialogue, music, and sound effects at the volume you've set. Captions are a visual layer only—removing them changes nothing about what you hear.

Why captions might be on by default

Peacock may start a video with captions on if your account settings, device settings, or browser settings have captions enabled. Some users turn captions on once and find them stuck on for future videos because of these defaults.

If you find yourself turning captions off repeatedly, check your device's accessibility settings. On phones and tablets, look in Settings > Accessibility > Captions or Subtitles. On computers, check your browser's settings or Peacock's account preferences. Adjusting these settings may reduce how often captions appear by default, though Peacock itself does not offer a master "off" switch for all content.

Captions in different languages and styles

When you tap or click the CC button, you may see options beyond just Off. Peacock often offers captions in multiple languages if the content supports them. You can choose English, Spanish, French, or other languages depending on what the show or movie provides.

Some content also offers different caption styles—for example, standard captions or captions that describe sound effects and music. If you want captions but prefer a different language or style, use the same CC menu to switch before selecting your choice.

Troubleshooting when the CC button won't work

If you tap or click the CC button and nothing happens, try refreshing the page or restarting the video. Close the Peacock app completely and open it again, or reload the page in your browser. Sometimes the player needs a moment to load all its controls.

If the CC button is missing entirely, the content you're watching may not have captions available. Not all Peacock content includes closed captioning. Try playing a different show or movie to see if the CC button appears. If it does, the first content straightforward wasn't captioned.

On streaming devices, make sure your remote is paired and responding. If buttons aren't working, try unplugging the device for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. This resets the connection between your remote and the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Peacock resets captions to the default setting each time you start a new video. There is no permanent account-wide toggle to keep captions off across all content. You'll need to tap or click the CC button and select Off for each video if captions are on by default.

Will turning off captions affect subtitles for foreign language content?

Yes. Turning off captions also turns off subtitles. If you're watching a show in Spanish and want English subtitles, you'll need to use the CC menu to turn captions back on and select English. The CC button controls both captions and subtitles.

Can I change the size or color of captions before turning them off?

Peacock's CC menu shows language and style options, but not appearance settings like text size or color. Those options are usually controlled by your device's accessibility settings, not by Peacock itself. Check your phone, tablet, or computer's accessibility menu to adjust how captions look.

Why do captions sometimes appear in a different language than I selected?

Peacock may default to a language based on your account region or device language settings. If captions appear in Spanish when you want English, use the CC menu to manually select English. This choice applies only to that video.

Is there a way to turn off captions for my whole Peacock account?

No. Peacock does not have an account-level setting to disable captions globally. You must turn them off for each video individually. If you want captions off most of the time, check your device's accessibility settings to see if lowering the default there helps reduce how often they appear.