How do I turn on and use Closed Captions on my Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Apr 27. 2026

Closed Captions on Samsung Smart TVs display subtitles for supported content. You can enable them in Accessibility settings and customize position, size, and style.

samsung smart tv with caption

Step 1: Press and hold the Volume or Mute button on the Smart Remote
Step 2: For standard remotes, press the Caption button

tv accessibility shortcuts

Note: Voice guidance for Accessibility Shortcuts is provided even if the Voice Guidance setting is turned off or muted.

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings > General.

Step 2. Select Accessibility > Caption Settings.

tv accessibility caption settings
 

Step 3. Select Caption and enable the setting.

tv caption settings on

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings.

 

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

tv digital caption options

 

Step 3. Navigate to Digital Caption Options and select Position.

Select the position you want your captions to appear – top fill, bottom fill, top original ratio, or bottom original ratio.

tv caption position

Note: This function is only available on programs that support broadcast captions.

If the caption size is too small or you would like more contrast between the CC and screen background, you can adjust the size or font color accordingly.

 

Step 1. Press the Home button on the remote control and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

tv caption settings
 

Step 3. Select Digital Caption Options to change the size, caption background color, and caption font color.

tv digital caption options
  • Open Captions: Pre-inserted in content. You cannot turn this on or off.
  • Closed Captions: You can turn this on or off.

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Step 3. Enable Separate Closed Caption.

tv separate closed caption on off

Note: This function is only available on programs that support broadcast captions.

It’s easy to reset CC settings to default factory settings. Follow the steps below.

 

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Step 3. From Digital Caption Options, select Return to Default.

tv caption return to default

Note:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check to see if there are any software updates available as these may contain a fix for your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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