Turn on closed captions in your Peacock account settings
Closed captions on Peacock are controlled through your account settings, not through individual videos. Once you turn them on, they will appear by default on all content that has captions available — though you can still turn them off for a single show if you need to.
To enable captions in your account settings, open Peacock on any device, go to your profile menu (usually a circle or icon in the top right corner), and select Settings. Look for Accessibility or Captions — the exact wording depends on your device. Toggle the option to turn captions on. Save your changes and return to watching.
Not all content on Peacock has captions. Live events, some older films, and certain international programs may not include them. If you do not see captions appear on a show you are watching, that particular title does not have captions available.
Key Takeaways
- Closed captions are turned on through your Peacock account settings under Accessibility, not through the video player itself.
- Once enabled in settings, captions will appear automatically on all shows and movies that have them available.
- You can still turn captions off for a single video by using the player controls, even if they are on in your account settings.
- Not all Peacock content includes captions — live events and some older titles may not have them.
How to turn captions on and off during playback
Even if captions are enabled in your account settings, you can turn them off for a single show using the video player controls. While watching, look for the CC button or a captions icon (usually in the bottom right corner of the player). Click or tap it to toggle captions on or off for that video only.
On some devices, the captions button may be hidden until you move your mouse or tap the screen. If you do not see it when ready, move your cursor over the video player or tap the screen to reveal the controls.
Closed captions on different Peacock devices
The steps to enable captions are slightly different depending on what device you are using. On a web browser, go to your profile menu in the top right, select Settings, then look for Accessibility options. On Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, the process is similar — access your profile, go to Settings, and find the Accessibility section.
On mobile phones and tablets (iOS or Android), open the Peacock app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, and look for Captions or Accessibility. The menu structure is the same across devices, but button locations and menu names may vary slightly.
If you cannot find the captions setting on your device, check whether your device itself has accessibility settings that control captions across all apps. Some smart TVs and streaming devices have system-wide caption controls that override individual app settings.
Customize caption appearance on Peacock
Peacock does not offer extensive caption customization options like some other streaming services do. You cannot change the font size, color, or background of captions directly within Peacock settings on most devices.
If you need larger or more readable captions, check your device's own accessibility settings. Many phones, tablets, and smart TVs let you adjust caption size and appearance at the system level, and those changes will explore to Peacock and other apps. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning. On Android, go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions. On a smart TV, look for Accessibility or Captions in the TV's main settings menu.
Troubleshooting captions that are not appearing
If you have turned captions on in your settings but they are not showing up, first check whether that specific show or movie has captions available. Peacock does not caption all of its content. Live sports, breaking news, and some older films often do not have captions.
If captions should be available but are not appearing, try signing out of Peacock and signing back in. Sometimes account settings take a moment to sync across devices. If you are watching on a web browser, try clearing your browser cache and refreshing the page.
If captions still do not appear after signing out and back in, the title itself may not have captions, even if Peacock lists it as available. You can contact Peacock support through the app or website to confirm whether a specific title includes captions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to turn on captions every time I watch?
No. Once you enable captions in your account settings, they will stay on for all future viewing unless you turn them off. You only need to change the setting once.
Can I use captions on live events?
Some live events on Peacock include captions, but not all do. Sports broadcasts and breaking news may not have real-time captions available. Check the video player when the event starts to see if the CC button appears.
Will captions work on all my devices if I turn them on once?
Yes. Your account settings sync across all devices where you are signed into Peacock. If you turn captions on in settings on your phone, they will be on when you watch on your TV or computer as well.
What if I only want captions for certain shows?
You can turn captions on in your account settings so they appear by default, then use the CC button in the video player to turn them off for any show where you do not want them. There is no way to set captions for specific titles only.