To turn subtitles on Peacock, start playing your movie or show, then pause or tap the screen to bring up the playback controls. Look for the "Audio & Subtitles" speech bubble icon and select it to choose your preferred language, subtitles may take up to 30 seconds to appear after you make your selection.
How to turn subtitles on Peacock while watching
The fastest way to turn on subtitles is directly from the video player. Begin playing any supported content on Peacock, then pause the video or tap the screen to reveal the playback controls. In the player menu, locate the speech bubble icon labeled "Audio & Subtitles", this icon typically appears in the lower-left or top-right corner depending on your device. Select it to open the Audio and Subtitles menu, then choose your desired subtitle language, such as English. Note that it may take up to 30 seconds for the subtitles to sync and appear on screen after you make your selection. If you need to manage captions on another service, you can similarly turn subtitles off on Paramount plus from its playback menu.
Turning on subtitles on smart TVs and streaming devices
If you are using Peacock on a connected TV, game console, or streaming stick, the remote navigation works slightly differently. While your content is playing, click the up button on your remote, then press right to reach the "Audio & Subtitles" icon. Select this speech bubble icon to open the subtitle options and choose your language. Peacock refers to closed captioning as subtitles, and both terms are used interchangeably across all platforms.
Enabling subtitles on mobile and tablet devices
On iOS and Android phones and tablets, the process is designed for touch interaction. Tap anywhere on the video screen while your content is playing to pull up the playback options. Then, select the text bubble icon to access the Audio and Subtitles menu and choose your preferred subtitle language. Subtitles are available for most content on Peacock across all platforms, with rare exceptions like trailers.
Customizing subtitle appearance and language
Beyond simply choosing a language, you can adjust how subtitles look on your screen. For iOS and tvOS devices, open the Settings app, select "Accessibility," then choose "Subtitles & Captioning" under the Hearing section. From there, you can change the font, size, and color of your subtitles. For Android devices, go to the Settings app, navigate to "Accessibility" under General, then select "Hearing/Audio" and "Captions" to customize the appearance. These device-level accessibility settings let you personalize your viewing experience to match your needs.
