How to Turn Off Subtitles On Fire Stick
How can you turn off subtitles on Fire Stick?
Amazon Fire Stick has a subtitle enable and disabled feature for users to read through what is being said in a video. Subtitles are helpful but sometimes become a distraction when they’re not needed. Nevertheless, you can disable the subtitle through the Amazon Fire TV main settings. But this method may not work on all apps as individual applications have their subtitle settings.
This article shows you how to turn off subtitles on Fire TV and app settings.
How to Turn Off Subtitle on Fire TV Main Settings
If you want to turn off your subtitle through the main Fire TV settings, follow the steps below;
- Switch on your fire TV
- Press the home button on your firestick remote
- Go to settings
- Select Accessibility
- Enter Closed Captioning
- Toggle the closed captioning option and turn it off
- Press the home button to exit.
Now you are free from subtitle distraction.
How to Change Your Subtitle Appearance
Apart from enabling and disabling subtitles, the Amazon fire stick allows users to change the appearance of subtitles. To do that, go to Caption Settings on your smart TV.
Some of the notable features you can access are subtitle language, location, and appearance;
- Go to Caption Mode to alter your subtitle language. But not all languages may be available depending on the platform you are watching.
- You can go to Separate Closed Caption to change the location of your subtitle.
- Move to Digital Caption Icon to change the subtitle size, font, color background, etc.
How to Turn Off Subtitles on Some Streaming Platforms
Disabling subtitles through the primary Amazon TV setting works but not on all apps. Because each application comes with different subtitle disabling settings. Below are some apps you may love to disable their subtitle settings.
Turning Off Subtitle on Netflix
To disable subtitles on your Netflix, follow the simple steps below;
- Turn on Video
- Press the pause button
- From the directional pad, press the up button
- Enter Audio and Subtitles
- Click on Subtitle Section
- Highlight off to disable subtitle
- Press the home button
Turning Off Subtitle on Amazon Prime Video
To disable subtitles on your Amazon prime video, follow the simple steps below;
- Play a video of your choice
- Press the pause button
- Go to Menu by pressing the button with three horizontal lines
- Select Subtitle
- Highlight Off to disable subtitle
- Press play
Turning Off Subtitle on YouTube
To get rid of subtitles on YouTube, follow the steps below;
- Play a video
- Press the pause button
- Highlight the caption option (CC icon) by pressing the left directional circle
- Move down to turn off the subtitle
- Press back to get back to the video
- Click play to resume the video
Turning Off Subtitle on Hulu
To turn off subtitles on Hulu, follow the steps below;
- Play a video
- Press the pause button
- On the directional pad, press the Up button
- Select subtitle and caption
- Highlight Off to disable subtitle
You can also go down to the Subtitle Language and choose your preferred language
- Go back by pressing the down button twice
- Press play to resume the video
Turning Turn Off Subtitle on Cinema App
To get rid of subtitles on the Cinema app, follow the steps below;
- Play a video
- Find (subtitle) CC icon
- Click on the CC icon (subtitle icon)
If the CC icon is white, it indicates that the subtitle is On, and when turned off, it will be black.
How to Turn Off Subtitle on Disney +
To turn off subtitles on Disney + follow the steps below;
- Play a video
- Press the pause button
- From the navigation button, press up and click on the icon displayed in the upper right corner of your screen
- Enter subtitle settings
- Highlight Off and press the center button to disable settings
- Press the play button to resume the video
Turn Off Subtitle on Apple+ Tv
Turning off subtitles on Apple Plus TV is smooth with the following steps;
- Play a video
- Press down the arrow while a video is playing
- A menu will appear
- Select Off to disable the setting
Turning Off Subtitle on Peacock
Here’s what to do to turn off the subtitle on Peacock;
- Play a video
- Press down on the directional pad while the video is playing
- A menu will appear
- With the navigation pad, go left and click on the CC icon
- Press select and turn subtitle off
Off Subtitle on HBO Max
To turn off subtitles on HBO MAX, follow the steps below;
- Play a video
- Twice press down on the directional pad while the video is playing
- Select CC option
- Select Off to close the subtitle
Turning Off Subtitle on Sling TV
Now, you can follow these steps to turn off subtitle on sling;
- Play a video
- Press the center button on the remote
- Find CC on the far right
- Click on CC to turn off the subtitle
Switch Off Subtitle on IMBD TV
Turning off subtitles on IMBD TV requires these steps;
- Play a video
- On your remote, press the button with three horizontal lines (do this while a video is playing)
- Choose subtitle
- Click Turn it Off to disable the subtitle
Switch Off Subtitle on Paramount +
To turn off subtitles on paramount + follow the steps below;
- Play video
- Press the menu button while the video is playing
- Select a blue CC button
- Toggle off subtitle
Frequently Ask Questions
Can I permanently turn off subtitles?
You cannot turn off subtitles permanently because the Fire TV is connected to other streaming platforms, where each has a different method for handling closed captioning and subtitles. It is advice able that you turn off the subtitle feature every time you watch videos.
What is the difference between subtitle and closed captioning?
Subtitles and closed captioning are similar. However, closed captioning (CC) is a real-time transcription of the spoken words and sound effects you are watching. The CC serves as a guide for the hearing impaired.
On the other hand, subtitles are embedded within the program you are watching. It helps viewers to hear the dialogue, conversation, or spoken words in another language.
How do I get rid of the white box on my device?
After a software update, you may likely see a white box (Text Banner) at your screen’s bottom. You can change the font size and color of the Text Banner. However, to get rid of it, go to settings > accessibility >text banner and toggle it off.
Conclusion
The above guidelines will help you turn off the subtitle feature as it appears on your Firestick. You can also use the methods to turn the settings on if the need arises. With these steps, you can enjoy this incredible device which offers top-notch entertainment.
