Liputan6.com, Jakarta Closed captions help many people watch shows and movies better. But sometimes you want to watch without text on your screen. Hulu makes it easy to turn off closed captions on any device you use. This guide shows you simple steps to remove subtitles from your Hulu videos.
Basic Steps for Desktop and Web Browser
Open your web browser and go to Hulu websiteStart playing any movie or TV show you want to watchMove your mouse over the video screen to see controlsLook for the gear icon at the bottom of the screenClick on the settings gear symbol next to volumeFind the menu option called Subtitles AudioClick on Subtitles Audio to open the menuLook for the subtitle options in the new windowClick the circle next to Off to turn off captionsYour video will now play without any text on screenThe settings will save for your next viewing sessionYou can turn captions back on anytime using same stepsDifferent shows may have different caption language optionsSome older browsers might show slightly different menusMake sure your browser is updated for best results
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Mobile App Instructions for Phones and Tablets
- Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet
- Choose any show or movie you want to watch
- Start playing the video content on your device
- Tap the center of your screen to show controls
- Look for the gear icon in the top right corner
- Tap the settings gear to open video options
- Find the Subtitle section in the settings menu
- Use the slider button to turn subtitles off
- The button will change from green to gray when off
- Your video will continue playing without captions
- These settings work the same on iPhone and Android
- You can change languages if multiple options exist
- The app remembers your choice for future videos
- Some shows might not have subtitle options available
Smart TV and Streaming Device Methods
- Use your TV remote to open the Hulu app
- Start playing any show or movie you like
- Press the Up button on your remote control
- Look for Settings option in the menu that appears
- Navigate to Captions and Subtitles section
- Select Off to disable all caption text
- Some devices might call it just Subtitles menu
- Press OK or Enter to confirm your choice
- The captions will disappear from your screen immediately
- Different TV brands might have slightly different steps
- Gaming consoles follow similar remote control steps
- Streaming sticks use the same general process
- Check your device manual if buttons are different
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Apple TV Specific Instructions
- Open Hulu app on your Apple TV device
- Start watching your chosen show or movie
- Swipe down on the Apple TV remote touchpad
- Look for subtitle and audio options menu
- Choose Off from the available caption choices
- Apple TV 4 and newer models work this way
- Older Apple TV versions might need different steps
- You can also press the touchpad three times quickly
- This quick method toggles captions on and off
- System-wide caption settings might override app settings
- Check Apple TV accessibility settings if needed
- Different Hulu app versions might look slightly different
Samsung TV and Other Smart TV Brands
Turn on your Samsung TV and open HuluBegin playing any video content you wantPress the Menu button on your TV remoteGo to General settings from the main menuLook for Accessibility options in the menuFind Closed Captions setting at the topToggle off the Closed Captions optionSome older Samsung TVs use Setup menu insteadLook for Preferences and then Caption optionsChoose Off and press OK to confirmLG TVs and Sony TVs use similar menu systemsVizio TVs might have slightly different menu namesCheck your TV manual for exact button locations
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Troubleshooting Common Caption Problems
- Close the Hulu app completely on your device
- Wait a few seconds before opening it again
- Restart the app and check if captions are gone
- Some devices need to be restarted completely
- Clear your browser cache if using web version
- Update your Hulu app to the latest version
- Check if your device system needs updates too
- Try logging out and back into your Hulu account
- Different user profiles might have different caption settings
- Make sure you are changing settings on correct profile
- Some shows might have captions that cannot be turned off
- Contact Hulu support if problems continue
- Try watching on a different device to test
Understanding Different Caption Types
Closed captions show dialogue and sound effectsSubtitles usually only show spoken wordsSDH means Subtitles for Deaf and Hard of HearingSome shows offer both English and Spanish optionsNot every video has multiple language choicesForeign films might have different subtitle rulesLive TV content might have automatic captionsThese automatic captions might be less accurateOriginal Hulu content usually has good caption optionsOlder shows might have limited caption featuresYou can customize caption appearance on some devicesFont size and color can often be changedBackground colors can make captions easier to read
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Device-Specific Settings and Preferences
Each device remembers your caption preferences separatelyPhone settings do not affect TV settings automaticallyUser profiles can have different caption choicesFamily members can set their own preferencesSome devices override app settings with system settingsCheck device accessibility settings if captions stay onGaming consoles might have their own caption controlsRoku devices use standard Hulu app controlsAmazon Fire TV follows general streaming device stepsChromecast uses phone app settings for controlComputer browsers save settings in browser dataClearing browser data will reset caption preferences
Classic Hulu App for Older Devices
Some older devices still use classic Hulu appLook for Watchlist instead of My Stuff to identifyPress Up on remote to show playback controlsPress Up again to see more setting optionsSelect Captions from the menu that appearsChoose Off from available language optionsThird generation Apple TV uses classic appSome older Roku models still use classic versionCertain Samsung and LG TVs use classic appSony Blu-ray players might use classic versionTiVo DVRs typically use classic Hulu appCheck Hulu website for device compatibility list
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Quick Tips and Best Practices
Always test caption settings before important viewingRemember that settings might reset after app updatesKeep your devices and apps updated regularlyWrite down steps that work for your specific deviceDifferent family members can have different preferencesConsider keeping captions on for foreign language contentUse captions in noisy environments even if you normally do notSome content creators include important text in captionsCaptions can help you catch names and places betterTurn captions back on if you have hearing difficultiesPractice turning captions on and off so you know howBookmark this guide for future reference when neededShare these steps with family members who use HuluRemember that Hulu continues to improve caption featuresCheck for new caption options when Hulu updates
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