Not every app supports subtitles in the same way, but here’s how to use those that do.

How Do I Turn on Subtitles on Apple TV?

Choose from the list of available languages in theSubtitlessection.

The Apple TV subtitles menu

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poke the one you want to turn on.

In a moment, the subtitles will appear on the screen, in sync with your video.

ActivateSiriand say, “what did he/she say?”

The Apple TV subtitles menu

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This command will rewind the video for a short period, turn on subtitles, and start playing again.

The subtitles will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

How Do I Turn off Subtitles on Apple TV?

Screenshot of Apple TV settings app

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ClickOff.

How Do I Permanently Turn off Subtitles on Apple TV?

If you have an Apple TV 4 or 4K, swipe down on the Apple TV remote.

Screenshot of Apple TV settings app with Accessibility menu selected

On the screen, selectSubtitles, then choose a language.

If you have an Apple TV 4 or 4K, swipe down on the Apple TV remote.

On the screen, selectSubtitles, then clickOff.

Screenshot of Apple TV settings with Subtitles and Captioning menu selected

Screenshot of Apple TV settings for Closed Captioning and SDH

Screenshot of Apple TV settings for Closed Captioning and SDH turned off