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How to Turn Off Subtitles (Closed Captions) on Fire Stick

Plus how to turn on subtitles

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What to Know

Try this first: Go to Settings > Subtitles.If they’re still on: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Closed Captions. Subtitles are helpful, but they can be distracting if you don’t need them. We’ll explain how to turn closed captioning off, how to turn it back on, and how to get rid of the white box that sometimes appears on your Amazon Fire TV.

How Do I Get Rid of Subtitles on My Fire Stick

If someone left the subtitles on and you can’t figure out how to turn them off, follow these steps: From the home screen, navigate across the top banner to Settings > Subtitles > Off.If the subtitles are still on, make sure they’re turned off in the Accessibility menu, too. Toggle them off by going to Settings > Accessibility > Closed Captions.
You can use the Amazon Fire TV app or the Fire TV remote to navigate menus.

Within Apps

Many apps have their own closed captioning options, which work independently from the Fire Stick’s main settings. If the video you’re watching still has subtitles, you can usually find the options to disable them by doing one of the following:
Press the Down button. The closed captioning may be a hidden menu at the bottom of the screen.
Pause the video. If you see the letters “CC” on the right side of the screen, go there to toggle the closed captioning off.
Press the Options button, which has three horizontal lines. In some apps, this opens a menu with an option for Subtitles.

How Do I Put Subtitles on My Fire Stick

To turn the subtitles on, you can use the app-specific instructions written above, or you can turn them on in the Fire Stick settings: From the home screen, go to Settings > Subtitles > On.You can also access them by going to Settings > Accessibility > On.

How Do I Get Rid of the White Box on My Fire Stick

A large white box may have appeared at the bottom of your screen after a software update. This box is called the Text Banner. It’s an Accessibility feature that displays information about whatever you have selected on the screen in a high-contrast box for improved visibility. Press the Pause/Play button to toggle the box on and off.To disable the Text Banner, go to Settings > Accessibility > Text Banner > Text Banner Toggle. If you want to keep using the Text Banner, you can change the size of the banner and the font size and color. FAQ How do I turn off subtitles on Paramount+ on a Firestick? In the Paramount+ app (formerly CBS All Access), select Settings > CC Closed Captions > Display > Off. Alternatively, select a CBS show. While the show is streaming, press the Menu button and select the blue CC button. How do you turn off subtitles on the Apple TV app on Firestick? During playback, press the down button on the Firestick remote to view the Subtitles pane, and then select Off. Alternatively, go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles and Captioning > Closed Captions and SDH and select Off. How do you turn off subtitles on Hulu on Firestick? You can disable subtitles for an individual profile in the Hulu app. During playback, press the up button and select Settings > Captions & Subtitles to turn them off. How do you turn off subtitles on Netflix on Firestick? Netflix provides subtitles for many shows and movies. To turn them off, select a TV show or movie, begin playing, press the up or down arrow on the remote, select Dialog, and turn subtitles off. 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 off Closed Captions on Discovery Plus How to Turn Off Subtitles on Amazon Prime Video How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to Add Subtitles to YouTube How to Turn On and Turn Off Disney Plus Subtitles How to Turn off Subtitles on Apple TV How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Loading How to Fix It When Fire Stick Keeps Optimizing How to Get fuboTV on Fire Stick How to Turn Off a Fire Stick How to Fix It When Roku Closed Captioning Won't Turn Off How to Cast to Fire Stick From an Android Phone How to Fix It When Roku Closed Captioning Won't Turn On How to Install Local Channels on Amazon Fire Stick How to Pair a Fire Stick Remote How to Get Subtitles on Amazon Prime Video 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