Do you want to turn on or off closed captions on your Roku? You’re in the right place! Whether you need subtitles for better understanding or want to remove them, this guide will help you do it easily.
What Are Closed Captions?
Closed captions display text on-screen for dialogue and sounds. They help people with hearing impairments or those who prefer to read along while watching.
Luckily, Roku makes it simple to enable or disable closed captions.
How to Turn On/Off Closed Captions on Roku
Follow these steps to change caption settings on your Roku device.
Using Roku Settings
- Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Accessibility (or Captions if you have an older version).
- Go to Captions Mode.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Off – Turns captions off completely.
- On always – Captions appear on all content that supports them.
- On replay – Captions only show when you press the replay button.
That’s it! Your captions will now follow the setting you selected.
Turning Closed Captions On/Off While Watching
You can also enable or disable captions while streaming. Here’s how:
- While watching a show, press the * (star) button on your remote.
- A menu will appear on the left side of the screen.
- Scroll down and select Captions Mode.
- Choose between On always, On replay, or Off, as described earlier.
This works on most Roku streaming channels, but some apps may have their own caption settings.
Enabling Captions in Streaming Apps
Some Roku apps, like Netflix and Hulu, have their own caption controls. If you don’t see captions even after enabling them in Roku settings, check the app’s settings:
- Open the streaming app.
- Start playing a movie or show.
- Access Subtitle or CC options from the playback menu.
- Turn captions on or off as needed.
Each app is different, but most follow similar steps.
Troubleshooting Roku Captions
Having trouble getting captions to work? Try these fixes:
- Restart your Roku. Unplug it, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.
- Check for updates. Go to Settings > System > System update.
- Test different apps. Some apps may not support captions.
- Adjust settings inside the app. Some require captions to be enabled separately.
If nothing works, double-check your caption settings in Roku and within the app itself.
Why Use Closed Captions?
There are many reasons to use closed captions:
- You can follow along when watching in a noisy place.
- They help if you don’t want to disturb others by turning up the volume.
- Great for learning a new language by reading along with the dialogue.
- Helpful for people with hearing impairments.
Captions make content more accessible and enjoyable!
Conclusion
Turning captions on or off on Roku is super easy. You can do it through Roku’s settings, while watching a show, or inside individual apps. If you run into issues, a quick restart or checking the app’s settings can help.
Now, go ahead and customize your viewing experience the way you like it!
