Subtitles on a Xiaomi Mi TV can appear unexpectedly, while watching a movie through an embedded application, when connecting a console or even when broadcasting an on-air TV. Most often this is due to random button pressing on the remote, automatic language selection in the application settings or availability features enabled. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable subtitles, including hidden settings and nuances for different signal sources.
It's important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on where exactly the subtitles appear: in the TV itself, in the application (for example, Netflix or YouTube), when connecting via HDMI or when watching on-air TV. We will look at each scenario separately so that you can quickly find a solution to your situation. If standard methods do not work, at the end of the article there is a section with alternative methods and resetting.
1. disable subtitles in the settings of the Xiaomi Mi TV
To start with, the obvious is to check the subtitles settings directly in the TV menu, which works if the subtitles appear when you're watching TV on air (via an antenna or cable) or in some built-in applications that use system settings.
To disable subtitles via the Mi TV menu:
- Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
- Go to Settings → All settings → System → Special features.
- Find the subtitles (or Closed Captions in English firmware).
- Switch the slider to the off position or select No in the language selection menu.
If your TV doesn’t have a Special Opportunities item, try an alternative way:
- 📺 Settings → Sound. → Additionally. → Subtitles
- 🔊 Settings → Channels → Subtitling settings (for on-air TV)
⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV P1 mi TV Q1 Subtitling settings can be hidden in the Parental Controls menu. If you don't find the right item, check the Security section.
2. How to remove subtitles in applications (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video)
If subtitles only appear on a particular app (like Netflix or YouTube), the problem lies in the settings of the service itself. Most streaming platforms keep individual settings for each profile, so turning off subtitles in the TV won't help.
Here’s how to do it in popular apps:
| Annex | The path to settings | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | During playback → Screen → Subtitles → Off. | You can also change the profile settings → Playback settings |
| YouTube | During the video → The button “CC” in the lower right corner → Off. | For permanent shutdown: Settings → Subtitles → Always hide |
| Prime Video | During the film → Settings (cogs) → Subtitles → No | On some Mi TV models, you must first press Menu on the remote control. |
| Disney+ | During playback → The speech icon → Off. | Settings are saved for each profile separately |
If the subtitles are not disabled through the app menu, try the following:
- 🔄 Restart the application (close and open again).
- 📱 Update the app to the latest version via Google Play Store.
- 🗑️ Clear the app cache in the TV settings: Settings → Annexes → [Name of name] → Clear the cache.
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If the subtitles only appear in one language (e.g. Chinese), check the regional settings of the TV. Sometimes resetting the system's language to English or Russian solves the problem.
3. Subtitles when connected via HDMI (consoles, game consoles, TV boxes)
When subtitles appear when external devices are connected via HDMI (e.g. Apple TV, NVIDIA Shield, PlayStation or Xbox), the problem lies in the settings of the signal source, not the TV itself, in which case you need to change the settings on the connected device.
The general algorithm of actions:
- Make sure that the subtitles are disabled in the external device menu (e.g., Netflix settings on Apple TV).
- Check your HDMI-CEC settings on your TV: sometimes this feature automatically synchronizes your subtitles settings. Path: Settings → HDMI-CEC → Disable.
- If you use a receiver or sound bar, check their settings – some models duplicate subtitles via ARC/eARC.
For specific devices:
- 🎮 PlayStation 5/4: Settings → Sound and screen → Subtitles → Off.
- 🖥️ Xbox Series X/S: Settings → General. → Personal settings → Subtitles → No.
- 🍎 Apple TV: During reproduction → swipe down → Subtitles → Off.
⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV Stick) when connected via HDMI It can trigger a bug with forced subtitles, and then it's only going to help to turn off Auto Lip Sync in the TV's audio settings.
Subtitles in terrestrial and cable television (DVB-T2, IPTV)
When watching on-air or cable TV, the subtitles can be broadcast directly in the signal, in which case their turn off depends on how you watch TV:
For DVB-T2 (antenna):
- 📶 Press the Info or Options button on the remote while viewing.
- 🔍 Select Subtitles or Telext (if available).
- ❌ Set the value off or no.
For IPTV (via an application or provider):
- 📺 In the annex IPTV (for example, SS IPTV or LaziTV, find the player settings.
- 🔊 Turn off External Subtitles or Embedded Subtitles.
- 🔄 If subtitles are sewn into the stream, contact the provider - some channels broadcast them forcibly.
Press the Info button on the remote|Check the Telext menu|Disable subtitles in channel settings|Reboot the TV-->
On some channels (e.g. Russia 24 or Euronews), subtitles can be part of the broadcast and not be turned off via the TV menu, in which case only a change of channel or signal source will help.
5. Resetting and alternative methods
If none of these methods worked, it may be that the TV settings fail, in which case factory resets or alternative methods will help.
Resetting subtitles:
- Go to Settings → All settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
- Select Reset Sound and Image Settings (not a full reset!).
- Confirm the action. The TV will reboot and the subtitles will return to the factory settings.
Alternative methods:
- 🔧 Update the TV firmware: Settings → Update of the PO → Check for updates.
- 🛠️ Turn off Auto Lip Sync in the audio settings – it sometimes conflicts with subtitles.
- 📡 If you use Mi, TV Box, reset its settings through Settings → Recovery and discharge.
What to do if subtitles appear on only one HDMI-port?
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
Many users make common mistakes when trying to disable subtitles on Xiaomi Mi TV, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitles are disabled but reappear after reboot | Resetting the application settings or updating the firmware | Clear the app cache or turn off auto-update |
| No "Subtitles" on the TV menu | Outdated firmware or regional version of the software | Update your TV or change region in settings |
| Subtitles appear in only one application | Account settings (e.g. Netflix saves subtitles for profile) | Change the settings on the service site or create a new profile |
Another common problem is forced subtitles, which can't be turned off in the standard way, and they usually appear in foreign language movies or in scenes with dialogue in another language.
- 🎬 Try switching the audio track to the original language.
- 🔍 Check if the option to Show Subtitles for Foreign Speech in the App Settings is enabled.
- 📥 Download a movie or series with another subtitle source (if you watch through torrent or local files).
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If the subtitles are not turned off in any way, they are likely to be baked into a video stream, which is common in pirated copies of movies or on some of the video streams. IPTV-channel.