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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn subtitles on

Enable broadcast subtitles and adjust how they look.

Samsung TV · TizenAbout 3 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 6

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
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STEP 1

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Select Settings in the menu on the left.

The Samsung TV menu with Settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open All Settings

Select All Settings.

Open All Settings.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open General & Privacy

Select General & Privacy.

Example All Settings screen with General & Privacy highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Open Accessibility

Select Accessibility.

Example screen with open accessibility highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Turn subtitles on

Choose Subtitle Settings and switch Subtitle to On.

Streaming apps such as Netflix may use their own subtitle button inside the video player.

Example Accessibility screen with Subtitle Settings highlighted.
Step 6

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.

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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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