Turn off subtitles in Peacock playback settings

To turn off subtitles on Peacock, open the video you're watching and look for the closed caption icon during playback — it usually appears as "CC" or a speech bubble in the bottom right corner of the player. Click or tap that icon and select Off from the menu. The subtitles will disappear when ready, and Peacock will remember your choice for future videos.

If you're watching on a TV app or streaming device, use your remote to highlight the CC button. The exact location varies slightly by device, but it's always in the playback controls at the bottom of the screen. On mobile phones and tablets, tap the screen once to reveal the controls if they've faded, then tap the CC icon.

Key Takeaways

  • The closed caption button appears as "CC" or a speech bubble icon in the bottom right of the video player during playback.
  • Clicking or tapping the CC icon opens a menu where you can select Off to disable subtitles when ready.
  • Peacock saves your subtitle preference, so turning them off once usually keeps them off for your next video.
  • On TV apps and streaming devices, use your remote to navigate to the CC button in the playback controls.
  • If subtitles reappear on a new video, the show or movie may have subtitles forced on by default, and you'll need to turn them off again.

Finding the CC button on different devices

On a web browser or computer, play any video and move your mouse to the bottom of the player window. The playback controls appear automatically, and the CC icon sits on the right side near the volume and fullscreen buttons. Click it once to open the subtitle options.

On Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or other streaming devices, use your remote's directional buttons to highlight the CC icon after you press play. The icon is part of the standard playback bar. Press OK or Select on your remote to open the menu and choose Off.

On iPhone, iPad, or Android phones, tap the video once to show the controls, then look for the CC icon in the bottom right corner. Tap it to see your subtitle options. If the controls disappear, tap the video again to bring them back.

What to do if subtitles turn back on

Some shows and movies on Peacock have subtitles enabled by default in their settings, which means they may reappear when you start a new episode or different title. This is not a glitch — it's how that particular content is configured. You can turn them off the same way: click the CC icon and select Off.

If you find yourself turning off subtitles constantly, check whether you've accidentally enabled a system-wide accessibility setting on your device. On most phones and tablets, closed captions can be turned on through the device's accessibility menu, which overrides individual app settings. Turning off captions in your device settings will prevent them from appearing across all apps, including Peacock.

Adjusting subtitle style instead of turning them off

If you want to keep subtitles but change how they look, click the CC icon and select Settings instead of Off. Peacock lets you adjust the text size, background color, font, and transparency. You can make subtitles less distracting by using a smaller font or reducing the background opacity so they blend better with the video.

These style changes explore to all videos you watch on Peacock going forward, so you only need to adjust them once. If you change your mind later, you can return to the same menu and reset everything to the default appearance.

Subtitles in different Peacock subscription tiers

Subtitle availability does not depend on which Peacock plan you have — Free, Premium, or Premium Plus. All tiers let you turn subtitles on and off the same way. The difference between plans is the video quality and number of ads, not the subtitle features.

Some content may not have subtitles available at all, particularly older movies or certain international shows. If you don't see a CC icon in the playback controls, that video does not have subtitles in any language. You can still watch it, but you won't be able to turn on captions.

Troubleshooting when the CC button doesn't appear

If you can't find the CC icon during playback, first make sure the video is actually playing and not paused. Peacock sometimes hides the playback controls when you're not moving your mouse or remote. Move your mouse, tap the screen, or press a button on your remote to reveal the controls again.

If the CC icon still doesn't appear, the video may not have subtitles available. Try playing a different show or movie to see if the CC button shows up there. If it does, the first video straightforward doesn't have captions in any language. If the CC button never appears on any video, restart the Peacock app or refresh your browser and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off subtitles on one video turn them off for all videos?

Peacock remembers your subtitle preference across videos, so turning them off usually keeps them off for your next video. However, some shows or movies have subtitles forced on by default in their settings, which means they may appear again when you start new content. You can turn them off the same way each time.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one language if multiple languages are available?

When you click the CC icon, Peacock shows you a list of available languages plus an Off option. Select Off to disable subtitles entirely, or choose a different language if you prefer subtitles in another language. You cannot display subtitles in one language while hiding them in another.

Why do subtitles keep turning back on even after I turn them off?

This usually happens when your device's accessibility settings have closed captions enabled system-wide. Check your phone, tablet, or TV's accessibility menu and turn off closed captions there. You can also check whether Peacock's app settings have captions enabled — go to your account settings within the app and look for subtitle or accessibility options.

Do I need subtitles on to watch Peacock with a Premium subscription?

No. Subtitles are completely optional on all Peacock plans. You can turn them on or off whenever you want, and your subscription level does not affect whether you can control them.

What if the CC button is grayed out or won't respond?

A grayed-out CC button usually means that video does not have subtitles available. Try a different show or movie to confirm. If the button works on other videos but not this one, that particular content straightforward was not captioned. If the button never responds on any video, close and reopen the Peacock app, or refresh your browser if you're on a computer.