How To Turn Off Closed Captions On Roku

I know just how critical it is to tailor your digital experience to your preferences and dealing with closed captions is no exception. One such customization that often elicits questions is closed captions on Roku.

While closed captions can be a valuable tool for many viewers, there are occasions when you might want to disable them. Today, we’ll delve into the straightforward yet detailed process of turning off closed captions on your Roku device.

Navigating the Roku Interface

To begin with, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the Roku interface and Roku has designed their platform to be user-friendly, even for the less tech-savvy among us. Once you know your way around, toggling features like closed captions becomes a breeze.

Step-by-Step Guide to Turn Off Closed Captions on Roku

Here’s a simple and intuitive process you can follow to turn off closed captions:

1. Access Roku Home Screen: Using your Roku remote, press the ‘Home’ button. This will navigate you to the main menu or home screen of your Roku interface.
2. Go to Settings: On the home screen, you’ll see several options. Scroll up or down until you find the ‘Settings’ menu and select it.
3. Choose Accessibility: Within the Settings menu, you’ll see another list of options. Here, locate ‘Accessibility’ and select it.
4. Navigate to Captions Mode: After you’ve selected ‘Accessibility’, you’ll see an option for ‘Captions mode’. Choose this option.
5. Turn Off Captions: You’ll now be given a few choices regarding when captions should be displayed. Here, you can opt to turn them off completely by selecting ‘Off’.

A useful suggestion would be to remember that these steps apply to most Roku devices, including Roku TV, Roku Streaming Stick, and Roku Ultra.

Closed Captions Within Specific Channels

Some streaming channels or applications on Roku manage closed caption settings internally. This means even if you’ve turned off captions from Roku settings, these channels may still display them. Here’s a step-by-step guide on disabling closed captions within some popular channels:

Netflix

1. Play the desired content.
2. Select ‘Audio & Subtitles’ from the options panel.
3. Set subtitles to ‘Off’.
4. Choose ‘Back’ to return to your content.

Hulu

1. During playback, select the gear icon.
2. Choose ‘Subtitles & Captions’.
3. Set it to ‘Off’.

Remember, settings might differ slightly based on the software version.

Further Considerations

Now, you’re well-versed in disabling closed captions on your Roku. However, it might be worthwhile to consider that there are instances when captions won’t turn off, despite following the steps outlined. If you experience this, ensure your individual Roku channels don’t have their separate captions settings turned on. You’ll need to adjust these in the channel’s own settings menu.

Also, remember, if you use the Roku mobile app, you can turn off captions directly from the app. Just open the app, select ‘Remote’, and then select the ‘Closed Captioning’ icon to toggle it on or off.

Conclusion

Closed captions are an essential feature for many users, but they can also be a hindrance to others. Fortunately, Roku provides a straightforward method to turn off this feature. Always remember that individual streaming channels may have their own closed caption settings, making it necessary to turn off captions within those apps separately.

FAQ

How do I turn subtitles off on Roku?

To turn off subtitles on Roku, navigate to the Roku home screen and select ‘Settings’. From there, choose ‘Accessibility’, then ‘Captions mode’ and finally select ‘Off’.

Why won’t closed captions turn off on Roku?

If closed captions won’t turn off on Roku, it’s possible that individual channels have separate captions settings turned on. You’ll need to adjust these in the channel’s own settings menu.

Is there a closed caption button on a Roku remote?

There isn’t a dedicated closed caption button on the standard Roku remote. However, captions can be easily turned off via the Roku interface or the Roku mobile app.

How do I disable closed captioning?

To disable closed captioning, you typically need to access the settings menu of the device or platform you’re using, such as a Roku device, and navigate to the closed captioning or accessibility settings to turn it off.