How to Remove Subtitles from Prime Video: A Step-by-Step Guide

Watching your favorite movies and TV shows on Prime Video can be a fantastic experience, but sometimes subtitles can be a distraction. Whether you prefer watching without them or they’re interfering with your viewing, knowing how to turn subtitles off is essential. This guide will walk you through the steps to remove subtitles on various devices and platforms.

Understanding Subtitle Options on Prime Video

Before we dive in, it’s important to understand that Prime Video offers several subtitle options:

• On/Off: The basic function to enable or disable subtitles.
• Languages: Allows you to select different subtitle languages.
• Appearance Settings: Lets you adjust the look of the subtitles, including font, size, color, and background.

This guide will focus on how to completely remove them, but these options are useful if you need to make adjustments later.

How to Remove Subtitles on Different Devices

The process to remove subtitles is fairly similar across different devices, though there may be slight differences in the interface. Here’s how to do it on some common platforms:

1. Removing Subtitles on Web Browsers (Desktop/Laptop)

Follow these steps when watching on a computer using a web browser:

1. Start Playing a Video: Open Prime Video in your browser and start playing the video you want to watch.
2. Locate the Subtitle Icon: During playback, hover your mouse over the video screen. You’ll see a control bar appear. Look for the speech bubble icon (💬).
3. Toggle Subtitles Off: Click on the speech bubble icon. Usually, the menu that appears will show the current subtitle language with an ‘On’ or checkmark indicator next to it. Click on the same option that says ‘Off’ or similar wording to completely remove subtitles from the current playback.
4. Confirm: The subtitle icon should now appear differently (sometimes faded or without any active indicator) if the subtitles are successfully disabled. They should no longer display in the video.

2. Removing Subtitles on Mobile Devices (iOS/Android)

The steps are quite similar for both iOS and Android devices:

1. Start Playing a Video: Open the Prime Video app on your mobile device and start playing the video you want to watch.
2. Tap the Screen: Tap the screen to bring up the playback controls.
3. Locate the Subtitle Icon: Look for the speech bubble icon (💬) within the playback control options.
4. Toggle Subtitles Off: Tap the speech bubble icon. In the menu that appears, you’ll see a list of subtitle languages and an ‘Off’ option. Tap on the ‘Off’ to disable the subtitles.
5. Confirm: The subtitles should now be removed from the video display.

3. Removing Subtitles on Smart TVs and Streaming Devices (e.g., Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV)

The exact steps might vary slightly based on the device, but the general approach remains the same:

1. Start Playing a Video: Open the Prime Video app on your smart TV or streaming device and start playing a video.
2. Access Playback Controls: Typically, you’ll need to use your remote to bring up the playback controls. This usually involves pressing an ‘OK’ button, ‘menu’ button or a directional key while the video is playing.
3. Find the Subtitle Icon: Look for the speech bubble icon (💬) within the playback control options.
4. Turn Off Subtitles: Highlight and select the speech bubble icon. A list of subtitle options should appear, usually including an ‘Off’ option, select that to disable subtitles.
5. Confirm: The subtitles should disappear from the screen.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes, you may still encounter subtitles even after following these steps. Here are some things to check:

• Check Device Settings: Some smart TVs or devices have system-wide subtitle settings. Ensure that subtitles are disabled there as well.
• Restart the App/Device: Sometimes, a simple restart of the Prime Video app or your device can clear any glitches causing the subtitles to persist.
• Check Accessibility Settings: Some devices have accessibility settings that may override the app’s subtitle settings. Make sure that closed captions are disabled in device accessibility settings.
• Contact Prime Video Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Amazon’s Prime Video customer support for further assistance.

Conclusion

Removing subtitles from Prime Video is a straightforward process once you know the steps. By following this guide, you can easily customize your viewing experience across different devices. Enjoy your favorite content without any distractions!