Liputan6.com, Jakarta Closed captions help many people watch TV shows and movies. Sometimes you may want to turn them off. This guide shows you simple ways to remove closed captions from your Roku TV. The steps work for all Roku devices including streaming sticks and TV boxes.
Using the Star Button Method
- Start playing any video on your Roku device
- Press the star button on your Roku remote control
- Look for the captions option in the menu that appears
- Select the captions setting from the list
- Choose "Off" to turn off closed captions
- Press the star button again to close the menu
- The captions will disappear from your screen
- This method works for most Roku channels and apps
- You can use this same method to turn captions back on
- The star button is usually located on the left side of your remote
- Some apps may show different caption options
- Look for words like "Subtitles" or "CC" in the menu
- The setting will save for that specific app or channel
- You may need to repeat this for different streaming services
- This is the fastest way to control captions while watching
Using Roku Settings Menu
- Go to your Roku home screen by pressing the home button
- Scroll down and select "Settings" from the main menu
- Look for "Accessibility" in the settings list
- Click on "Accessibility" to open more options
- Find "Captions mode" in the accessibility menu
- Select "Captions mode" to see the current setting
- Change the setting to "Off" if it shows "On"
- Press OK to save your new setting
- Go back to the home screen to finish
- This turns off captions for your entire Roku device
- The setting applies to all channels and apps
- You can always come back to change it later
- This method works even when no video is playing
- The accessibility menu may look different on older Roku models
- Some newer Roku devices have more caption options
Using the Pause Button Method
Using the Pause Button Method/ Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
- Start watching any show or movie on your Roku
- Press the pause button on your remote control
- Wait for the status bar to appear on your screen
- Look for caption options in the status bar
- You may also see audio track options
- Click on the caption or CC button
- Select "Off" from the caption choices
- Press play to continue watching without captions
- The status bar will disappear after a few seconds
- This method works well for many streaming apps
- Some apps show the status bar differently
- Look for small icons that represent captions
- The pause method is quick and easy to use
- You can change caption settings without leaving your show
- Not all Roku channels support this pause method
Turning Off Captions in Specific Apps
- Open the streaming app where you see unwanted captions
- Look for a settings or gear icon in the app
- Check the app menu for caption or subtitle options
- Some apps have their own caption controls
- Netflix has caption settings in the audio and subtitles menu
- YouTube shows caption options during video playback
- Hulu lets you turn off captions in the player controls
- Disney Plus has subtitle settings in the video player
- Amazon Prime Video shows caption options when you pause
- Each app may have different ways to control captions
- Look for words like "Subtitles," "CC," or "Captions"
- Some apps remember your caption preference
- Others may reset captions for each new video
- Check the app help section if you cannot find caption settings
- App-specific settings override your Roku device settings
Troubleshooting Caption Problems
- Restart your Roku device if captions will not turn off
- Unplug your Roku for 10 seconds then plug it back in
- Check if captions are turned on in multiple places
- Some shows have captions built into the video file
- These built-in captions cannot be turned off
- Try changing the channel or app to test caption settings
- Update your Roku software to the latest version
- Go to Settings, System, System Update to check for updates
- Remove and reinstall problematic apps
- Check your TV settings for caption options
- Some TVs have their own closed caption controls
- Make sure your TV captions are also turned off
- Contact Roku support if problems continue
- Reset your Roku to factory settings as a last option
- Remember to write down your account information before resetting
Different Types of Captions
- Closed captions show dialogue and sound effects
- Subtitles usually only show spoken words
- Some content has multiple caption languages
- You can choose different caption styles and colors
- Roku lets you change caption font size
- You can pick different background colors for captions
- Some captions appear at the bottom of the screen
- Others may appear in different screen positions
- Live TV captions work differently than streaming captions
- DVR recordings may have separate caption settings
- Foreign language content often has subtitle options
- Audio description is different from closed captions
- Some content has both captions and audio description
- Caption quality depends on the content provider
- Newer shows usually have better caption accuracy
Caption Settings for Different Roku Models
- Roku TV has built-in caption controls
- Roku streaming sticks use the same basic methods
- Older Roku models may have simpler menus
- Roku Ultra has advanced accessibility features
- Roku Express has basic caption on and off options
- TCL Roku TVs have additional TV-specific caption settings
- Hisense Roku TVs work the same as other Roku devices
- The Roku remote app on your phone can control captions
- Voice remotes let you ask to turn off captions
- Gaming edition Roku devices have the same caption features
- Roku soundbars with streaming also support caption controls
- All Roku models support basic caption on and off functions
- Newer models have more customization options
- Check your specific model manual for detailed instructions
- Most caption methods work across all Roku device types
When Captions Won't Turn Off
- Check if your TV has separate caption settings turned on
- Some cable or satellite boxes force captions to stay on
- Certain accessibility settings may override caption controls
- Parental controls sometimes affect caption settings
- Guest mode on Roku may have different caption defaults
- Multiple user profiles can have individual caption preferences
- Network connection problems may cause caption display issues
- Try switching to a different HDMI input and back
- Check if the content itself has permanent captions
- Some foreign films have hardcoded subtitles
- Live news broadcasts may have mandatory captions
- Educational content sometimes requires captions to stay on
- Contact your internet provider if streaming captions malfunction
- Factory reset your Roku if all other methods fail
- Consider that some content legally requires caption availability
Managing Caption Preferences
- Set up your preferred caption settings once for easier use
- Create different user profiles with individual caption preferences
- Remember that each streaming service may have separate settings
- Keep your Roku software updated for the best caption control
- Learn the star button method for quick caption changes
- Bookmark your favorite caption settings in each app
- Test caption controls when you first set up new channels
- Write down the steps that work best for your setup
- Teach family members how to control captions on your Roku
- Consider keeping captions on for certain types of content
- Action movies with loud sound effects may benefit from captions
- Foreign language content often needs subtitle options
- Late night viewing might work better with captions on
- Save your accessibility settings before making major changes
- Regular maintenance of your Roku keeps caption controls working properly
Additional Tips and Tricks
- Use voice commands to turn captions on or off quickly
- The Roku mobile app provides another way to control captions
- Screen reader compatibility works alongside caption settings
- Gaming mode on some TVs may affect how captions display
- Picture-in-picture mode may have separate caption controls
- Recording shows may preserve your caption preferences
- Streaming quality settings can affect caption appearance
- Bandwidth limitations may cause caption delays or errors
- Multiple language households can set up different caption languages
- Elderly users may prefer larger caption text sizes
- Children's content often has colorful caption options
- Sports broadcasts may have enhanced caption features
- Music videos rarely need captions but may have lyric displays
- Documentary content often benefits from detailed captions
- Regular cleaning of your remote ensures caption buttons work properly