Disable Subtitles in Your Playback Settings

To turn off subtitles on Peacock, open any show or movie, then look for the closed captioning icon during playback—it usually appears as "CC" or "CC with a box around it" in the bottom right corner of the player. Tap or click that icon once, and the subtitles will disappear when ready. The setting applies only to that single viewing session, so if you start a different show later, subtitles may reappear if they were on by default.

If you want subtitles off by default across all your viewing, you can change your account settings instead of turning them off each time. This approach saves you from having to disable them repeatedly for every show you watch.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC icon in the bottom right corner of the video player toggles subtitles on and off when ready during playback.
  • Turning off subtitles during one show does not carry over to your next viewing session—you may need to disable them again.
  • You can set subtitles to stay off by default in your account settings under Preferences or Accessibility, depending on your device.
  • On mobile devices, the CC button may be hidden until you tap the screen to reveal the player controls.
  • Peacock remembers your subtitle preference for each profile on your account, so different household members can have different settings.

Change Your Default Subtitle Setting in Account Preferences

Log into your Peacock account on a web browser or the app, then go to your account menu (usually your profile icon in the top right). Select "Settings" or "Preferences," then look for "Accessibility" or "Playback" options. You should see a toggle or dropdown for closed captions—set it to "Off" to disable subtitles by default for all future viewing on that profile.

The exact menu names vary slightly between the Peacock app, the website, and different devices, but the principle is the same: find the accessibility or playback section and switch captions to off. Once you save the change, new shows will start without subtitles unless you manually turn them back on.

Why Subtitles Might Turn Back On

Peacock sometimes defaults subtitles to on if you are watching content in a language other than your device's primary language, or if you have a hearing accessibility setting enabled at the device level (not just in Peacock). Check your phone or computer's own accessibility settings if subtitles keep reappearing even after you turn them off in Peacock.

Additionally, if you are sharing your account with others, a different profile may have subtitles turned on by default. Each profile on a Peacock account can have its own subtitle preference, so make sure you are logged into the correct profile before changing the setting.

Turning Off Subtitles on Different Devices

On phones and tablets: Tap the screen during playback to reveal the player controls, then tap the CC icon in the bottom right corner. If you do not see the CC icon, swipe up or look for a settings gear icon that opens more options.

On web browsers: Click the CC icon in the bottom right of the video player. If the player controls are hidden, move your mouse over the video to make them appear.

On smart TVs and streaming devices: Use your remote to navigate to the CC button, which is usually in the bottom right corner of the player. Some remotes have a dedicated button for captions—check your device's manual if you cannot find the CC toggle in the player itself.

Subtitle Options Beyond On and Off

Peacock also lets you customize how subtitles look if you do keep them on. In your account settings under Accessibility, you can often change the text size, background color, and font to make subtitles easier to read. These adjustments do not turn subtitles on or off—they just change their appearance—but they are useful if you want captions available but less intrusive.

Some shows and movies on Peacock offer multiple subtitle tracks, such as English, Spanish, or other languages. When you tap the CC icon, you may see a menu letting you choose which language to display. Select "Off" from that menu to disable subtitles entirely, or pick a different language if you prefer.

Troubleshooting Subtitle Problems

If the CC button is not appearing on your screen, try refreshing the page or restarting the Peacock app. On mobile devices, make sure you tap the video to wake up the player controls—they often hide automatically after a few seconds of inactivity. If the button still does not show, your device or browser may need an update.

If subtitles are stuck on and you cannot turn them off through the CC icon, try logging out of Peacock and logging back in. This resets your session and often clears temporary glitches. If the problem persists, check whether your device's system-level accessibility settings have captions forced on—this overrides the Peacock app's settings and requires you to turn off captions in your device settings instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. If you set subtitles to off in your account settings under Preferences or Accessibility, they will stay off by default for all future viewing on that profile. You only need to do this once. If you prefer to leave them on most of the time and turn them off occasionally, you can just click the CC button during playback each time.

Why are subtitles on in a different language?

Peacock may default to subtitles in your device's system language or the show's original language. Tap the CC icon to see a menu of available subtitle languages, then select "Off" to disable them, or pick English if that is what you prefer.

Can I turn off subtitles for one show but keep them on for another?

Yes. Each time you start a new show, you can tap the CC icon to toggle subtitles on or off for that specific viewing. Your choice does not affect other shows. If you want a default setting that applies to everything, change it in your account settings instead.

What if the CC button is not visible on my TV?

On smart TVs and streaming devices, the player controls may be hidden. Use your remote to move the cursor over the video or press a button to reveal the controls, then look for the CC icon. If your remote has a dedicated captions button, try pressing that instead.

Will turning off subtitles affect other people using my account?

Only if they are using the same profile. Peacock lets you create separate profiles for different household members, and each profile can have its own subtitle settings. Make sure you are logged into your own profile before changing the setting.