How to Turn Off Closed Caption on Roku TV

Learn easy steps to turn off closed captions on Roku TV. Simple guide for all Roku devices with troubleshooting tips.

 

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 devicePress the star button on your Roku remote controlLook for the captions option in the menu that appearsSelect the captions setting from the listChoose "Off" to turn off closed captionsPress the star button again to close the menuThe captions will disappear from your screenThis method works for most Roku channels and appsYou can use this same method to turn captions back onThe star button is usually located on the left side of your remoteSome apps may show different caption optionsLook for words like "Subtitles" or "CC" in the menuThe setting will save for that specific app or channelYou may need to repeat this for different streaming servicesThis is the fastest way to control captions while watching

Using Roku Settings Menu

 

Go to your Roku home screen by pressing the home buttonScroll down and select "Settings" from the main menuLook for "Accessibility" in the settings listClick on "Accessibility" to open more optionsFind "Captions mode" in the accessibility menuSelect "Captions mode" to see the current settingChange the setting to "Off" if it shows "On"Press OK to save your new settingGo back to the home screen to finishThis turns off captions for your entire Roku deviceThe setting applies to all channels and appsYou can always come back to change it laterThis method works even when no video is playingThe accessibility menu may look different on older Roku modelsSome newer Roku devices have more caption options

Using the Pause Button Method

  1. Start watching any show or movie on your Roku
  2. Press the pause button on your remote control
  3. Wait for the status bar to appear on your screen
  4. Look for caption options in the status bar
  5. You may also see audio track options
  6. Click on the caption or CC button
  7. Select "Off" from the caption choices
  8. Press play to continue watching without captions
  9. The status bar will disappear after a few seconds
  10. This method works well for many streaming apps
  11. Some apps show the status bar differently
  12. Look for small icons that represent captions
  13. The pause method is quick and easy to use
  14. You can change caption settings without leaving your show
  15. Not all Roku channels support this pause method

Turning Off Captions in Specific Apps

 

Open the streaming app where you see unwanted captionsLook for a settings or gear icon in the appCheck the app menu for caption or subtitle optionsSome apps have their own caption controlsNetflix has caption settings in the audio and subtitles menuYouTube shows caption options during video playbackHulu lets you turn off captions in the player controlsDisney Plus has subtitle settings in the video playerAmazon Prime Video shows caption options when you pauseEach app may have different ways to control captionsLook for words like "Subtitles," "CC," or "Captions"Some apps remember your caption preferenceOthers may reset captions for each new videoCheck the app help section if you cannot find caption settingsApp-specific settings override your Roku device settings

Troubleshooting Caption Problems

 

Restart your Roku device if captions will not turn offUnplug your Roku for 10 seconds then plug it back inCheck if captions are turned on in multiple placesSome shows have captions built into the video fileThese built-in captions cannot be turned offTry changing the channel or app to test caption settingsUpdate your Roku software to the latest versionGo to Settings, System, System Update to check for updatesRemove and reinstall problematic appsCheck your TV settings for caption optionsSome TVs have their own closed caption controlsMake sure your TV captions are also turned offContact Roku support if problems continueReset your Roku to factory settings as a last optionRemember to write down your account information before resetting

Different Types of Captions

  1. Closed captions show dialogue and sound effects
  2. Subtitles usually only show spoken words
  3. Some content has multiple caption languages
  4. You can choose different caption styles and colors
  5. Roku lets you change caption font size
  6. You can pick different background colors for captions
  7. Some captions appear at the bottom of the screen
  8. Others may appear in different screen positions
  9. Live TV captions work differently than streaming captions
  10. DVR recordings may have separate caption settings
  11. Foreign language content often has subtitle options
  12. Audio description is different from closed captions
  13. Some content has both captions and audio description
  14. Caption quality depends on the content provider
  15. Newer shows usually have better caption accuracy

Caption Settings for Different Roku Models

  1. Roku TV has built-in caption controls
  2. Roku streaming sticks use the same basic methods
  3. Older Roku models may have simpler menus
  4. Roku Ultra has advanced accessibility features
  5. Roku Express has basic caption on and off options
  6. TCL Roku TVs have additional TV-specific caption settings
  7. Hisense Roku TVs work the same as other Roku devices
  8. The Roku remote app on your phone can control captions
  9. Voice remotes let you ask to turn off captions
  10. Gaming edition Roku devices have the same caption features
  11. Roku soundbars with streaming also support caption controls
  12. All Roku models support basic caption on and off functions
  13. Newer models have more customization options
  14. Check your specific model manual for detailed instructions
  15. Most caption methods work across all Roku device types

When Captions Won't Turn Off

 

Check if your TV has separate caption settings turned onSome cable or satellite boxes force captions to stay onCertain accessibility settings may override caption controlsParental controls sometimes affect caption settingsGuest mode on Roku may have different caption defaultsMultiple user profiles can have individual caption preferencesNetwork connection problems may cause caption display issuesTry switching to a different HDMI input and backCheck if the content itself has permanent captionsSome foreign films have hardcoded subtitlesLive news broadcasts may have mandatory captionsEducational content sometimes requires captions to stay onContact your internet provider if streaming captions malfunctionFactory reset your Roku if all other methods failConsider that some content legally requires caption availability

Managing Caption Preferences

 

Set up your preferred caption settings once for easier useCreate different user profiles with individual caption preferencesRemember that each streaming service may have separate settingsKeep your Roku software updated for the best caption controlLearn the star button method for quick caption changesBookmark your favorite caption settings in each appTest caption controls when you first set up new channelsWrite down the steps that work best for your setupTeach family members how to control captions on your RokuConsider keeping captions on for certain types of contentAction movies with loud sound effects may benefit from captionsForeign language content often needs subtitle optionsLate night viewing might work better with captions onSave your accessibility settings before making major changesRegular maintenance of your Roku keeps caption controls working properly

Additional Tips and Tricks

  1. Use voice commands to turn captions on or off quickly
  2. The Roku mobile app provides another way to control captions
  3. Screen reader compatibility works alongside caption settings
  4. Gaming mode on some TVs may affect how captions display
  5. Picture-in-picture mode may have separate caption controls
  6. Recording shows may preserve your caption preferences
  7. Streaming quality settings can affect caption appearance
  8. Bandwidth limitations may cause caption delays or errors
  9. Multiple language households can set up different caption languages
  10. Elderly users may prefer larger caption text sizes
  11. Children's content often has colorful caption options
  12. Sports broadcasts may have enhanced caption features
  13. Music videos rarely need captions but may have lyric displays
  14. Documentary content often benefits from detailed captions
  15. Regular cleaning of your remote ensures caption buttons work properly