How Do You Get Subtitles on Hulu’s Website?
No matter which device you use to watch Hulu, the subtitle controls will be in a menu called either Captions & Subtitles or Subtitles. How you access that menu, however, will depend on both the platform and app you use to access Hulu. On the Hulu website, follow these steps:
How Do You Get Subtitles in the Hulu App?
If you’re watching Hulu using the app for iOS or Android, follow these instructions to turn on captions. They’re similar to the directions for the website, but some items are in different places.
How Do You Get Subtitles for Hulu on Streaming Devices?
How Do You Get Subtitles for Hulu on Older Devices?
Some older devices don’t use the most recent version of Hulu. You can tell which version of Hulu you have by checking the options available to you from the home screen. If you’re using the new one, the shows and movies you identify to watch later will appear on a tab called My Stuff. In the “classic” version, you’ll see a Watchlist heading. Most newer devices, like the 4th-generation Apple TV and later, will use the more recent version (see above), and you’ll follow the directions above. Follow these instructions to turn on subtitles in the classic Hulu app:
How Do You Turn Subtitles Off on Hulu?
To turn off subtitles once you’ve switched them on, access the Captions & Subtitles or Subtitles menu depending on which device you’re using:
Apple: 3rd-generation Apple TV.LG: certain TVs and Blu-ray players.Roku: some base and Stick models.Samsung: select TVs and Blu-ray players.Sony: some TVs and Blu-ray players.TiVo: DVRs.Vizio: certain TVs.
On the website or in the app: Select the Settings gear.In other devices: Either swipe down or press Up on your remote or controller to reach the Settings menu. Then, select Captions & Subtitles or Subtitles.
Once you’ve reached the menu, choose Off.
Are Subtitles Available on Hulu in Other Languages?
Currently, your only options for subtitles on Hulu are English and Spanish, and not every TV show or movie will have both options. The available languages will appear in the Subtitles menu when you open it using the instructions above.
