Control subtitles on all versions of Apple TV and Apple TV 4K
Apple TVsupports several ways to control subtitles.
you’re free to set closed captions to be always active or enable captioning on a show-by-show basis.
you’re able to also alter the style of the subtitle text to make it easier to read.
Information in this article applies to all Apple TV models, except as noted.
SelectClosed Captions and SDHto toggle the featureOnorOfffor all content that supports the feature.
Press theMenubutton on the remote or select theHomeicon to return to the home screen.
it’s possible for you to also turn Apple TV subtitles on or off on a show-by-show basis.
With theSubtitlesoption highlighted, swipe down and snag the option to turn subtitlesOnorOff.
On older Apple TVs, press and hold theSelectbutton on the remote for about three seconds to display theSubtitletab.
You may need to tapAudiofirst, or the current language may display, in which case, tap it.
Make your language selection from the list of options.
you might also set the background color for the text and adjust the opacity.
To customize closed captions:
Select theSettingsicon on the Apple TV home screen.
Choose an existing style to edit or chooseNew Style.
Make a selection in each category where you want to change the style.
