How Do I Turn Off Closed Caption On Roku

Okay, let's talk about those pesky subtitles – those little words at the bottom of your screen that sometimes feel like they're narrating your life without your permission! Ever feel like you're watching a silent movie AND listening to the actual movie at the same time? Well, fear not, because wrestling control back from those caption gremlins is easier than finding the remote wedged between the couch cushions (we've all been there!).

We're diving headfirst into the wonderful world of turning off closed captions on your Roku device. Prepare for subtitle-free viewing and rediscovering the joy of not reading what you're already hearing.

The Almighty Asterisk Button: Your First Line of Defense

The quickest, easiest way to banish those captions into the digital void? The asterisk button! It's that little star-shaped symbol on your Roku remote.

Seriously, just press it! (Usually) a menu pops up. Look for a setting related to captions, subtitles, or something along those lines.

Toggle it to "Off," and BAM! Subtitle freedom! If this works, high-five yourself. You've earned it!

Delving into the Roku Settings: A Slightly More Epic Quest

If the asterisk trick didn't work (sometimes it's stubborn), don't worry! We're just getting warmed up.

Navigating the Roku Menu

Grab your Roku remote and hit the "Home" button. It's like your digital command center.

Scroll through the options until you find "Settings." Click on it, and prepare to enter the inner sanctum of your Roku.

The Accessibility Altar

Inside the "Settings" menu, look for something called "Accessibility". This is where the caption controls often hide.

Click on "Accessibility." Here's where things might vary slightly depending on your Roku model, but generally, you're looking for options related to captions or subtitles.

Caption Mode: Your Target

Find the "Caption mode" setting. It might say "On," "Off," or "On replay."

Select "Off." That's it! You've officially deactivated the captions from this menu.

Back out of the menus (hit the "Back" button on your remote a few times) and test it out. Put on your favorite show, and behold! No more words at the bottom.

The Channel Conundrum: When Apps Get Sneaky

Sometimes, even after disabling captions in the Roku settings, you might still see them in certain apps, like Netflix or Hulu.

These channels can have their own separate caption settings. Those rascals!

So, while you're watching something within that app, look for a settings or audio/subtitle option, often accessed by pausing the video. Every app is different.

Dig through the options until you find the caption settings and make sure they're turned off there, too.