Fire TV / Firestick: How to Turn Subtitles (Captions) On or Off

Introduction

If you're looking to enable or disable subtitles (or closed captions) on your Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, this guide will walk you through the process. There are two primary settings to consider: the main settings for your Fire TV and the settings specific to individual applications.

Enabling/Disabling Subtitles in Fire TV Main Settings

1. Navigate to the Settings cog on your Fire TV homepage.
2. Scroll down and select Accessibility.
3. In the Accessibility menu, select Closed Captions.
4. You can toggle the captions On or Off.
5. When enabled, you’ll have additional options to set the background and font size. The preview on the right side shows how your settings will appear.

Note: Not all apps will respect this general setting; if you experience issues, it may be due to app-specific controls.

App-Specific Subtitle Settings

Now, let's cover how to enable or disable subtitles in various popular apps:

Netflix

1. Start playing a video.
2. Press Pause.
3. Scroll down and select More Options.
4. Here, you can select subtitles and choose your preferred language or turn them off.

Amazon Prime Video

1. While a video is playing, press Pause.
2. Press the Menu button (three lines).
3. A subtitle option will appear; select it and you can choose from available languages or turn it off.

Hulu

1. Play a video and hit Pause.
2. Navigate up to the Settings icon.
3. Toggle subtitles on or off and choose between English and Spanish if available.

Disney Plus

1. Start playing a video and press Pause.
2. Press Up to access the subtitle options in the upper right corner.
3. Select your desired language or turn subtitles off.

YouTube

1. While playing a video, press Left on the directional circle.
2. If available, select the Closed Caption (CC) option.

Apple TV

1. Begin playing a video and press Down on the control pad.
2. Access more options and look for subtitle settings.

Peacock

1. While a video is playing, press Down.
2. Locate the closed captioning icon and select it to adjust options.

In conclusion, enabling or disabling subtitles on your Fire TV or Firestick is generally similar across various applications. If your specific app is not mentioned, explore the pause and menu options while watching a video to find subtitle settings.

Keyword

• Fire TV
• Firestick
• Subtitles
• Captions
• Enable
• Disable
• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• Hulu
• Disney Plus
• YouTube
• Apple TV
• Peacock

FAQ

1. How do I turn on subtitles on Amazon Fire TV?
To turn on subtitles, go to Settings > Accessibility > Closed Captions and toggle them on.

2. Do all apps respect the Fire TV subtitle settings?
No, not all apps will honor the main Fire TV subtitle settings. You'll need to check and adjust in each individual app.

3. How do I enable subtitles on Netflix?
Play a video, pause it, select 'More Options,' and then choose subtitles from there.

4. Can I turn off captions on Hulu?
Yes, while watching a video, you can go to Settings to toggle captions on or off.

5. Where can I find subtitle options on Disney Plus?
Pause the video, press Up to access options in the upper right corner, then select subtitles.