SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn subtitles on

Enable broadcast subtitles on an LG webOS television.

LG TV · webOSAbout 3 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures

Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Press Settings

Press the Settings button (the cog) on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Settings button highlighted. — Your screen may look slightly different

Take your time. There’s no rush.

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STEP 1

Press Settings

Press the Settings button (the cog) on your remote.

STEP 2

Open All Settings

Select All Settings at the bottom of the menu.

STEP 3

Open Accessibility

Select Accessibility.

Example LG Settings screen with Accessibility highlighted. — Step 3

STEP 4

Open Subtitles

Choose Subtitles or Closed Captions from the accessibility list.

Example Accessibility screen with Subtitles highlighted. — Step 4

STEP 5

Switch them on

Set Subtitles to On and choose the preferred language if available.

Netflix, Prime Video and other apps may use their own subtitle control during playback.

Example Subtitles screen with Subtitles On highlighted. — Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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