How to turn off subtitles on Xiaomi TV: 5 working ways

Subtitles on Xiaomi TVs can appear unexpectedly, whether while watching a movie, streaming or even a commercial, most often due to random button pressing on the remote, automatic switching on in the broadcast settings or specific content. Unlike smartphones, where disabling the subtitles is intuitive, Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs hide this option in different menu sections depending on the source of the signal.

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to disable subtitles, from standard settings to hidden settings for specific cases (for example, when connecting via HDMI or using embedded applications like Netflix or YouTube). Particular attention will be paid to models with MIUI TV 3.0 and later, where the interface has changed significantly. If you encounter a problem when the subtitles do not turn off in the usual way, here you will find a solution.

1. Standard method: through the TV settings menu

The most versatile method works for most Xiaomi Mi models TV (series A2, S, Q1, P1) Redmi Smart TV (X, A series Instructions are relevant for firmware MIUI TV 2.0–4.0:

  1. When playing content (film, broadcast), press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
  2. Select the Screen Settings section (or Display Settings in English firmware).
  3. Scroll down to Subtitles and press OK.
  4. In the window that opens, select Off.

If the subtitles are not in this menu, they are controlled at the application or signal source level (for more on this in the following sections). TV 4S 55) The path may differ:

Menu → All settings → Sound and image → Additional → Subtitles

Make sure the remote is working correctly (try other buttons)

Check if the mode for the hearing impaired is included in the special features settings

Restart the TV if the menu is not responsive

Try another signal source (e.g. switch from HDMI to embedded TV)

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Important: On Android TVs (such as Mi TV Stick or Google TV models), the path to subtitling settings can be hidden in the Accessibility menu.

2. disable subtitles in applications (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video)

If subtitles only appear on a particular app (like Netflix or YouTube), the problem lies in its settings.

  • 📺 Netflix: While watching, click Up on the remote to open the control panel. Select the Dialog icon (speech bubble) → If the subtitles are left, go to Profile Settings. → Subtitles settings on Netflix and reset them.
  • 🎥 YouTube: Press the button OK during reproduction → Subtitles → If the option is not available, then the subtitles are built into the video (they can only be disabled through the computer when downloading the video).
  • 🎬 Prime Video: The Menu button → Subtitles and sound → On some models, Xiaomi may need to select the subtitles language first and then disable them.