How to use Live Translate on your Samsung Smart TV

Live Translate breaks down language barriers by translating closed captions in real time while you watch live broadcasts. This feature is the first on-device AI translator available on Samsung TVs. With no need for external devices or apps, Live Translate brings added convenience right from your TV. Whether you're watching news, sports, or international shows, it makes it easier to follow along.

Live Translate interface displaying real-time subtitle translation on a Samsung Smart TV during a live broadcast.

To benefit from this feature, let’s make sure your Samsung TV and settings meet the requirements.

  • Supported models: 2025 TV models starting from the QN70F series or above, including OLED TV and The Frame (LS03F/LS03FW). For 2024 models, Q80D series is supported after an OS update. This feature is not supported on models without tuners.
  • Supported languages: Korean, English, French (France), French (Canada), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), German, and Italian. Supported languages may change through future updates.

 

Live Translate works when watching a broadcast with closed captioning, received by antenna input. To use the feature, sign in to your Samsung account and set a service provider. Some languages may require downloading a language pack, which requires a network connection. Translated subtitles are based on caption data from broadcasters, so performance may vary depending on the quality and timing of that content.

Please note:

  • Availability, speed, and accuracy may vary depending on the TV model, region, selected language, channel, network conditions, or caption quality.
  • The feature may be changed, suspended, or removed.

You can turn on Live Translate through the settings menu or by selecting a nudge alert when foreign-language content is detected.

1. Configure through the Settings menu

Step 1. Press the Home button on your TV’s remote control, navigate to Settings, and then select All Settings.

TV settings menu showing Settings > All Settings

Step 2. Select Advanced Features, then select Live Translate Settings.

Advanced Features configuration menu opened with Live Translate Settings highlighted.

Step 3. Select Live Translate to turn it on. 

Quick Settings panel with the Live Translate menu highlighted for fast access.

2. Configure using the nudge alert

A prompt appears when foreign-language content is detected, specifically when the OSD (on-screen display) language does not match the broadcast language. Select Live Translate to turn it on.

TV on-screen prompt recommending Live Translate when foreign-language content is detected.

Please note:

  • This feature is only available for broadcasts with closed captioning provided through antenna input.
  • The feature will be available for TV Plus and data broadcasts after August 2025.
  • Caption Settings(Accessibility) will be turned off when Live Translate is enabled.

Once Live Translate is turned on, the TV will typically detect the broadcast language automatically. If detection fails, you can manually set the language of the program you're watching. You can also select your preferred translation language—some may require a language pack download over Wi-Fi. In addition, you can configure how the translated subtitles appear by adjusting options such as font size, on-screen position, and background color.

1. Broadcast Language: Set the source language for translation. This is usually detected automatically, but you can set it manually if needed.

Live Translate settings screen with detected broadcast language and translation language set to English.

2. Translation Language: Choose which language you want to translate into. Some options may require downloading a language pack. A network connection is required for the download.

Language Translation Settings menu is open on the side for the user to set the target translation language.

3. Size: Adjust the font size of the translated subtitles. Three size options are available.

Font Size settings menu with a control to adjust the size of translated subtitles.

4. Position: Move the translated subtitles to the top, bottom, left, or right side of the screen.

Subtitle Position settings menu with an option to move translated subtitles to different screen areas.

5. Subtitle Background: Turn the background color for translated subtitles on or off.

Subtitle Background menu with an option to turn the background on or off for improved subtitle visibility.

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With Live Translate, you can enjoy a variety of content in your preferred language—directly on your Samsung Smart TV. It supports multiple languages and lets you adjust how subtitles are displayed, helping remove barriers so more people can access and enjoy TV content with ease.

Please note:

  • If you’re having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, check for available software updates.
  • Screenshots may vary depending on your TV model and software version.

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