Enjoy your Samsung Smart TV with Closed Captions for a more inclusive experience

Last Update date : Jul 15. 2026
Enjoy your Samsung Smart TV with Closed Captions for a more inclusive experience Enjoy your Samsung Smart TV with Closed Captions for a more inclusive experience

Accessibility functions can be set for simple access. Follow the instructions below for your specific remote control type.

Option 1. For Smart remote controls

Press and hold the Volume or Mute button for the Accessibility Shortcuts menu.

Option 2. For general remote controls

Press the Caption button for the Accessibility Shortcuts menu.

Press the Caption button for the Accessibility Shortcuts menu

Follow the steps below for easy setup.

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings > General.

Step 2. Select Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Step 2. Select Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Step 3. Select Caption and enable the setting.

Step 3. Select Caption and enable the setting.

Captions may be relocated to a desired position on the screen.

To do so, follow the instructions below. 

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Caption Settings.

Step 3. Navigate to Digital Caption Options and select Position.

Select the position you want your captions to appear – top fill, bottom fill, top original ratio, or bottom original ratio. 

Position

Nota: This function is only available on programs that support broadcast captions.

If the caption size is too small or you would like more contrast between the Closed Captions and screen background, you can adjust the size or font color accordingly.

Step 1. Press the Home button on the remote control and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings.

Caption Settings.

Step 3. Select Digital Caption Options to change the size, caption background color, and caption font color.

Digital Caption Options

Are the Closed Captions and open captions provided by broadcasting companies overlapping or interfering with your viewing experience? Follow the steps below to separate the position of the two captions.

  • Open Captions: Pre-inserted in content. You cannot turn this on or off. 
  • Closed Captions: You can turn this on or off. 

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings.

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings

Step 3. Enable Separate Closed Caption. 

Separate Closed Caption

Note: This function can only be activated when digital closed captions are supported.

It’s easy to reset Closed Caption settings to default factory settings. Follow the steps below.  

Step 1. On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Settings

Step 2. Select General > Accessibility > Caption Settings

Step 3. From Digital Caption Options, select Return to Default.

Return to Default

Note:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check to see if there are any software updates available as these may contain a fix for your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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