Closed captions, also called subtitles, make watching Peacocks TV on Samsung Smart TVs more accessible and enjoyable, especially for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Captions display the dialogue and important audio cues as text on screen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enabling and customizing closed captions on Peacocks when streaming on your Samsung TV visit peacocktvcom/tv/samsung.
How to Turn On Closed Captions in Peacocks App
While watching any show or movie in the Peacocks app on your Samsung TV:
Pause the video to bring up playback controls.
Locate the Speech Bubble Icon (Audio & Subtitles) at the bottom or top corner of the screen. It usually looks like a small speech bubble or caption icon.
Select the Subtitles option to toggle on closed captions.
Choose the language of your subtitles if options are available (commonly English and Spanish).
Resume playback with closed captions now visible on screen.
Enabling Closed Captions via Samsung TV Accessibility Settings
Samsung Smart TVs also provide system-wide closed caption settings that control subtitle appearance across apps, including Peacocks:
Press the Home button on your remote.
Navigate to Settings > General > Accessibility.
Select Caption Settings or Closed Captions.
Toggle captions On.
Customize caption style such as font size, color, and background opacity for better readability.
These settings apply universally across streaming apps.
Adjusting Caption Appearance for Better Viewing
To improve subtitle visibility:
Change font size and font color for clarity on different lighting conditions.
Adjust background tint or opacity to separate captions from screen visuals.
Samsung TVs allow repositioning captions on the screen if desired.
Reset caption settings to default anytime if changes do not look right.
Troubleshooting Closed Caption Issues
If you cannot see closed captions while using Peacocks on Samsung TV:
Ensure captions are enabled both in the Peacocks app player and Samsung TV accessibility menu.
Update your Peacocks app and Samsung TV firmware to the latest versions.
Restart the Peacocks app and fully power cycle the TV.
Some content may not support captions due to broadcast limitations, try different titles to check.
Benefits of Using Closed Captions
Enhances understanding for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Supports watching content in noisy environments.
Helps when content is in a foreign language or difficult accents.
Provides a more inclusive and comfortable viewing experience on Samsung Smart TVs.
Enabling closed captions on Peacocks TV with Samsung Smart TVs is simple and significantly improves accessibility for many users. Whether through the app’s player controls or Samsung’s accessibility settings, captions can be customized to best suit your preferences—making all your favorite shows easier to follow and enjoy.