Turning off captions on Peacock

To turn off captions on Peacock, open the video you're watching and look for the CC icon in the player controls at the bottom right of the screen. Click or tap that icon once to disable captions. The CC button will no longer be highlighted, and captions will stop appearing on your screen. If you want captions back later, click the same button again.

The exact location and appearance of the CC button can vary slightly depending on whether you're watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV device, but the principle is the same across all platforms. The button is always part of the playback controls that appear when you hover over or tap the video.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC (closed caption) button sits in the bottom right corner of the Peacock video player and toggles captions on and off with a single click.
  • On mobile devices, you may need to tap the screen first to reveal the player controls before the CC button appears.
  • Turning off captions for one video does not change the setting for other videos — each video remembers its own caption preference.
  • If the CC button is grayed out or missing, that particular video or show may not have captions available.

Finding the CC button on different devices

On a computer or laptop, move your mouse over the video while it's playing. The player controls will appear at the bottom of the screen, and you'll see the CC icon on the right side, usually near the volume control and fullscreen button. Click it once to turn captions off.

On a phone or tablet, tap anywhere on the video screen to bring up the controls. The CC button will appear in the bottom right corner of the player. Tap it to toggle captions off. If you don't tap the screen, the controls disappear after a few seconds, so you may need to tap again to access the button.

On a TV device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or similar), use your remote to navigate to the CC button in the player controls. The exact button layout depends on your device, but the CC option is always available in the playback menu. Highlight it and press select to turn captions off.

What happens when captions are turned off

When you click the CC button and captions disappear, Peacock remembers that choice for that specific video or episode. If you stop watching and come back later, captions will still be off. However, this setting does not carry over to other shows or movies — each title keeps its own caption preference.

If you're watching a series and turn off captions for one episode, the next episode will still have captions on by default. You'll need to turn them off again for each new episode if you prefer to watch without captions throughout the series.

When the CC button is grayed out or missing

Some videos and shows on Peacock do not have captions available. If the CC button appears grayed out (dimmed or unclickable) or is not visible at all, that content straightforward doesn't have closed captions produced for it. This is more common with older content or certain live events.

If you need captions for a specific show or movie and they're not available, you can contact Peacock support through the app or website to report the issue. They track requests for captioning and may add them in the future.

Adjusting caption appearance if captions are on

If captions are on and you want to change how they look rather than turn them off entirely, Peacock offers some customization options. Look for a settings or gear icon near the CC button — this varies by device, but it's usually in the player controls.

Through caption settings, you can often adjust the text size, background color, font style, and opacity. These changes explore only to Peacock and only to your account, so they won't affect what other people watching on the same device see if they log in separately.

Turning captions off for accessibility needs

Some people turn off captions because they find them distracting or because they prefer to watch without text on screen. Others may have vision concerns that make reading captions difficult. Peacock's caption system is designed to be flexible — you control whether they appear, and you can change that choice at any time.

If you're having trouble seeing or reading captions even when they're on, the caption settings menu (mentioned above) lets you make the text larger or change the background contrast to make them easier to read.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do captions turn off automatically when I stop watching?

No. Peacock saves your caption preference for each video. If you turn captions off and stop watching, they'll still be off the next time you play that same video or episode. You have to manually turn them back on if you want them.

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

No. Peacock does not have a global "captions off" setting that applies to everything you watch. You must turn captions off individually for each video. However, once you turn them off for an episode, that choice sticks for that episode.

Why does the CC button not work when I click it?

If the CC button is grayed out or unresponsive, the video or show likely does not have captions available. Try refreshing the page or restarting the app. If the button still doesn't work, that content may not support captions.

Will turning off captions affect other people watching on my account?

No. Caption settings are tied to your individual profile on Peacock. If someone else logs into a different profile on the same device or account, they'll see captions on by default for that same video.

Can I make captions smaller or larger?

Yes. Look for a settings icon (usually a gear symbol) in the player controls near the CC button. From there you can adjust text size, font, background color, and opacity to suit your preference.