Subtitles can offer many benefits. Maybe you’re distracted by surrounding noises or watching a movie in a foreign language. Whatever the case, it’s helpful to know how to turn subtitles on (or off) on your Hisense TV.
If you’ve been looking for steps on how to do this, you’ve come to the right place. We will share tips on how to turn subtitles on or off on your Hisense TV, but also on Netflix and Disney Plus. Without further ado, let’s pe in.
How to turn subtitles on and off on a Hisense TV
The Hisense TV remote control comes with dedicated buttons for subtitles. To activate subtitles on your Hisense TV, follow the steps below:
- Get the remote control for your Hisense TV.
- Press the “Subtitles” key. This key is located under the “9” key on your remote control.
- A new window will appear on your TV that says “Subtitle.” Use the arrow key on your remote control to press “Power.”
You have now enabled subtitles for your Hisense TV. Alternatively, you can go to the “Settings” page and navigate to “Subtitles.”
But what if you want subtitles in a different language than the program? Don’t worry: you can adjust the subtitles to match your target language. Simply follow the steps below:
- Press the “Quick Menu” key on your remote control. It is the button located below the red line key.
- Use the remote control to navigate the menu displayed on your Hisense TV. Scroll to “Settings” and press the “OK” key on your remote control.
- Once you’re in the “Settings” section, scroll down to “System” and press “OK” again.
- Find the “Language and location” section and press “OK” to enter.
- Scroll to “Main Subtitle” and press “OK.”
- Find the desired language in the list. For example, click “Spanish” and press “OK” to get Spanish subtitles.
- Press the “Exit” key on your remote control to return to the program. It’s the key next to the “Home” key.
You have now adjusted the subtitles on your Hisense TV.
Note: If you insert a subtitle file manually from your computer, make sure the .srt file has the same name as the corresponding video. Or the TV will not recognize it.
However, there is no rule that says you have to use subtitles all the time. Sometimes, they can be more distracting than helpful. Fortunately, disabling them is even easier. To do so, follow the steps below:
- Get the remote control for your Hisense TV.
- Press the “Subtitles” key on the remote control located under the “9” key.
- In the new window, select “Off” using the arrow key on your remote control.
You have now disabled subtitles for your Hisense TV.
How to turn subtitles on and off on Netflix on a Hisense TV
Netflix has shows and movies from all over the world. Whether you’re watching a show for fun or learning a new language, turning on subtitles can be a real lifesaver. Fortunately, you can activate or switch between the available subtitle languages on your Hisense TV. Simply follow the steps below:
- Launch the Netflix app on your Hisense TV.
- Play any movie or TV show episode.
- Navigate through the options panel.
- Press “Audio and subtitles.”
- Make your subtitle selection and return to the options panel.
- Select “Play” to continue watching your content with subtitles.
Depending on your TV model, you can also activate subtitles after playback:
- Launch the Netflix app on your Hisense TV.
- Play a movie or TV show.
- Press the “Up” or “Down” key on your remote control.
- Select the “Dialog” icon.
- Turn on subtitles.
To turn off subtitles, simply follow the steps above and select “Off” from the subtitle options menu.
How to turn subtitles on and off on Disney Plus on a Hisense TV
You can use the subtitles menu (press the “CC” button on your remote) to set subtitles for your Disney Plus video content.
If you have a Hisense Android TV, follow the steps below:
- Launch your Disney plus app.
- Start the movie for which you want to change the subtitles.
- Tap the subtitle button at the top right of the screen. If you don’t see the button, press “Up” or “Down” on your remote control and navigate to the dialog icon to enter the Closed Captions settings.
- Select your preferred language.
- You should now see the subtitles on the screen.
To turn off subtitles, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and press “Off.”
Where is the CC button on a Hisense remote control?
Hisense TVs manufactured after December 2016 come with additional accessibility features for the hearing impaired. These are mostly assistive technologies for basic TV functions, text menus and video descriptions.
CC or closed captioning is one of the first assistive technologies available. It helps the hearing impaired by displaying the audio text on the TV screen, making CC similar to subtitles in a way.
To activate subtitles, the program must support this feature. Users can turn subtitles on or off in the “Accessibility” category in the “Settings” menu.
Alternatively, you can simply press the CC button on the remote control. The button is labeled “CC” and can be found under the “7” key or above the Netflix button on the remote.
If you do not see such a button on your remote control, you must use the “Subtitles” key located under the number “9”. In that case, follow the steps above on how to turn subtitles on or off on a Hisense TV.
Explanation of subtitle management on Hisense TV
Watching anything with subtitles has many advantages. You can use them as a foreign language learning tool, overcome surrounding noises and follow what is happening on the screen. To activate subtitles on a Hisense TV, you can do so using the “CC” or “Subtitles” button or the streaming app itself.
Hopefully, this article answered all your questions about how to turn subtitles on or off on a Hisense TV. Share your thoughts in the comments below.
