How to remove subtitles on Xiaomi TV: 5 working ways

Subtitles on Xiaomi TVs can appear unexpectedly, whether you're watching movies, streaming or even advertising, most often due to random button pressing on the remote, automatic streaming services settings, or features included in the TV menu. If you don't know how to turn off subtitles on Mi TV or Redmi TV, this article will help you understand the problem in 5 minutes.

We’ll look at all possible scenarios, from standard TV settings to specific cases with external devices (configures, media players) and popular services like Netflix, YouTube or IVI. Particular attention will be paid to models with PatchWall and Google TV — their interfaces are different, and the ways to disable subtitles are also. If after reading the questions, check the FAQ at the end of the article: there are typical user errors.

Why are subtitles suddenly available on Xiaomi TV?

Before we get to the instructions, it is important to understand the cause of the problem. Subtitles on Xiaomi can be activated for several reasons:

• 🎮 Accidental button pressing on the remote (for example, Subtitle or CC universally).
• 📺 Automatic Enablement in Broadcast Settings (Analog/Digital TV).
• 📱 Update firmware, after which reset user settings.
• 🔄 Sync with your account (if previously subtitles were enabled on another device under the same Mi Account).
• 🎬 Streaming service settings (e.g. Netflix or Kinopoisk can automatically upload subtitles).

On PatchWall models (such as the Mi TV 4S/4A), subtitles are often turned on because of a firmware bug where the TV “forgets” user preferences after a reboot, in which case resetting to factory settings will help – but this is the last option.

If the subtitles only appeared in one app (like YouTube), the problem is its settings. If they are displayed everywhere — including on-air TV and menus — the system settings are to blame.

Method 1: Disabling subtitles in the settings of the TV (universal method)

This method works for most Xiaomi models, including the Mi. TV 4S, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi TV And others. This is relevant for PatchWall and Google-based firmware. TV.

1. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
2. Go to the Settings section → All settings → System.
3. Select Special Features (or Availability on New Models).
4. Find the Closed Captions option and turn it off.
5. If there is a subitem Subtitles Style, go to it and select Disconnected.

On Google TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023), the path may be different:

Settings → Device and sound → Availability → Subtitles → Disable

Important! Some models (Mi TV P1, Redmi Smart TV X) can manage subtitles separately for each signal source (HDMI, AV, TV). If they still appear after they are turned off in the menu, check the settings for the specific input.

Method 2: Disabling subtitles for on-air/digital TV

If the subtitles only appear when you're watching the air channels (via an antenna or cable TV), the problem is the broadcast settings. Here's how to solve it:

1. While watching TV, press the OK button on the remote to open the control panel.
2. Find the Subtitles (or CC) icon and select it.
3. In the menu that opens, turn off the subtitles or set the language Off.

If the icon is not there, try another way:

Settings → Channels → Subtitles settings → Mode: Off.

On Xiaomi with PatchWall, TV subtitles can be controlled via the Live TV app:

• 📺 Open the Live app TV.
• 🔧 Click on the gear (Settings) in the upper right corner.
• 🎯 Select Subtitles Settings → Shut down.

⚠️ Note: On some channels (e.g. First, Russia 1) subtitles can be “printed” into the video stream and not switched off via the TV menu, in which case only changing the signal source (e.g. switching to online streaming of the channel via Smart) will help. TV).

Method 3: Disabling subtitles in streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, IVI)

If subtitles only appear in a particular app (such as Netflix or Kinopoisk), the problem is its settings.

For YouTube, there is another caveat: if subtitles appear on all videos, check your Google account settings:

1. Open the page of playback settings on the computer.
2. In the Subtitles section, make sure that it is selected Disabled.
3. Save the changes and restart the TV.

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If Netflix subtitles are turned on by themselves, try uninstalling the app and reinstall it. Go to Settings → Apps → Netflix → Delete, then download it from the Mi App Store.

Method 4: Disabling subtitles for external devices (confixes, media players)

If you connect external devices to Xiaomi TV — Apple TV, NVIDIA Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box or game console — subtitles can be controlled by them, not the TV. Here's how to turn them off:

• 🎮 Game consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox: On PlayStation: Settings → Sound and screen → Subtitles → Off. Xbox: Settings → Special facilities → Subtitles → Shut down.
• 📦 Android consoles (Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield: Settings → Display and sound → Subtitles → Shut down.
• 🍎 Apple TV: Settings → Availability → Subtitles and tiflo comments → Off.

If you're watching a movie from an external medium (a flash drive or a hard drive), subtitles can be embedded in the file.

1. Open the video in a player (such as VLC or MX Player).
2. Click on the screen and select the subtitle icon.
3. Install Disable or delete the subtitle file (.srt) from the media.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi Box S and other Android consoles TV Subtitles can be controlled separately for each application, for example, in Kodi they need to be disabled in the player settings, not the system.

Method 5: Reset your TV settings (if nothing helps)

If the subtitles are not turned off by any of the above methods, the system settings may have gone wrong, in which case the factory reset will help, and this method will delete all your personal data, including stored Wi-Fi networks and accounts!

Instructions for discharge:

1. Go to Settings → All settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (or Reset factory settings).
3. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Set up your TV again (select language, connect to Wi-Fi).
• 📺 Check if the subtitles have disappeared.
• 🔧 If the problem is solved, install applications and settings manually.

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Setting resets are a last resort. Before you do that, try updating your TV firmware (Settings → About TV → System Update). Often subtitled bugs are fixed in new versions of the software.

On Xiaomi models with Google TV (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023), the reset is performed differently:

Settings → System → Reset parameters → Reset all settings

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

If the subtitles are still on, check out these points:

• 🔌 Remote: Make sure you don’t press the Subtitle button or CC On some general-purpose remotes, it can be hidden under the lid.
• 📶 Updates: Check if the TV firmware is relevant. subtitled bugs are often fixed in newer versions.
• 🔊 Soundtrack: Sometimes subtitles appear if you choose a foreign audio track. Try changing the audio to Russian.
• 🛠️ Menu: On the old models (Mi) TV 3) subtitles can be managed via the service menu (call: Menu) → 1144).

If you're using a Xiaomi TV Stick or another set-top box, try connecting it to another TV. If the subtitles are still there, the problem is the device, if they're gone, the settings are Xiaomi TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about subtitles on Xiaomi TV