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How to Turn off Closed Captions on Discovery Plus
Select the speech bubble in the playback options or disable CC in your settings
By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on August 20, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
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In the web player, select the speech bubble in the playback options and select Off.In the mobile app, tap the screen, and then tap the speech bubble and select Off.On a smart TV or streaming device, disable captions through your device settings. This article explains how to turn off closed captions on Discovery Plus. The instructions apply to the Discovery Plus web player, the Discovery Plus mobile app, and the Discovery Plus apps for smart TVs and streaming devices. How to Turn off CC on Discovery Plus
The steps for turning off closed captions and subtitles vary slightly depending on your device. Discovery Plus Web Player
Follow these steps to turn off closed captions when you're watching on the Discovery Plus website: Start playing a title, then hover your cursor over the video player to bring up the playback options. Select the speech bubble in the lower-right corner to bring up CC and subtitle options.
Select Off.
Select Caption Settings to adjust the text color, background color, font, and size. Discovery Plus Mobile App
Follow these steps to turn off closed captions in the Discovery Plus app for iOS and Android:
Start playing a title, then tap the screen to bring up the playback options.
Tap the speech bubble in the lower-right corner to bring up CC and subtitle options. Tap Off.
Roku
To turn off captions in the Discovery Plus app for Roku TVs and streaming devices, you must disable closed captions on your Roku in the device settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility or Captions > Captions mode > Off.
Amazon Fire TV
To disable closed captions on an Amazon Fire TV or Stick, go to Settings > Accessibility > Closed Captions > Off. To turn off subtitles, go to Settings > Subtitles > Off. Apple TV
You can disable captions on an Apple TV from within the Discovery Plus app. Swipe down on the remote's touch surface while watching a video. Then, select Subtitles > Off. How to Turn on Closed Captions on Discovery Plus
If you want to enable closed captions, follow the steps above for your device to access the CC options, then select a language. Why Won' t Closed Captions Turn Off
Older versions of the Discovery Plus app have a bug that automatically enables captions at the start of every video. To fix this issue, update the app on your device. How to Clear Watch History on Discovery Plus FAQ How do I turn off closed captions on Peacock? To turn off closed captions on Peacock TV, sign in to your Peacock account on a computer and move your cursor anywhere on the screen. You'll see playback options at the bottom. Click the subtitles icon on the bottom left and choose Off from the pop-up menu. How do I turn off closed captions on Netflix? To turn off Netflix subtitles on a computer, hover the cursor over the subtitles icon and select Off. On an Android, tap the screen and tap Audio & Subtitles > Off > Apply. On an iOS device, tap Audio & Subtitles > Off. How do I turn off closed captions on Apple TV? To turn off subtitles on Apple TV, use the Apple TV remote to access the menu while a video is playing. Select Subtitles > Off. To permanently turn off subtitles, select Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles and Captions and click Closed Captions and SDH to turn off the setting. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn On and Turn Off Disney Plus Subtitles How to Fix It When Discovery Plus Is Not Working How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to Turn Off Subtitles on Amazon Prime Video How to Clear Watch History on Discovery Plus How to Turn Off Subtitles (Closed Captions) on Fire Stick How to Stop Autoplay on Discovery Plus How to Get Subtitles on Amazon Prime Video How to Fix It When Roku Closed Captioning Won't Turn Off How to Add Captions to Instagram Stories How to Use Hulu Subtitles How to Use Google's Text-to-Speech Feature on Android How to Fix It When Roku Closed Captioning Won't Turn On How to Get Discovery Plus on Apple TV How to Change Language on HBO Max How to Get Discovery Plus on Roku Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies