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    How to Use Closed Captions on Your Smart TV

    Turn on subtitles and closed captions so you can read along with what is being said on screen.

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    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    closed captions
    subtitles
    accessibility
    smart tv
    hearing

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open your TV settings
    2. 2.Turn on closed captions
    3. 3.Adjust caption style
    4. 4.Turn on captions in streaming apps
    5. 5.Choosing your language
    1

    Open your TV settings

    ~15s
    Press the Settings or Menu button on your TV remote. Look for a section called Accessibility, Captions, or Subtitles.
    2

    Turn on closed captions

    ~15s
    Find the Closed Captions or Subtitles option and switch it to On. This will show text at the bottom of the screen that matches what people are saying.
    3

    Adjust caption style

    ~17s
    Many TVs let you change the font size, color, and background of captions. Look for an option called Caption Style or Subtitle Settings. Choose larger text if the captions are hard to read.

    Quick Tip

    White text on a black background is usually the easiest to read. Many TVs default to this setting.

    4

    Turn on captions in streaming apps

    ~15s
    Some streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu have their own caption settings. While watching a show, look for a speech bubble icon or CC button on the screen. Tap it to turn captions on or off.
    5

    Choosing your language

    ~15s
    Most apps let you pick the language for your captions. Look in the caption settings for language options if you prefer captions in a language other than English.

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