How to turn off subtitles on Xiaomi TV: 5 ways to do different things

Subtitles on Xiaomi TVs can appear suddenly, whether while watching a movie, streaming or even advertising, most often due to random button pressing on the remote, automatic switching on in broadcast settings, or the specifics of a particular signal source. Unlike smartphones, where disabling subtitles is intuitive, Mi TVs are a great choice. TV Redmi Smart TV have multiple levels of settings – and it’s not always obvious where exactly the switch is hiding.

In this article, we will look at all possible scenarios, from the standard disconnection through the TV menu to specific cases when subtitles are “printed” into a video stream (for example, on air TV or streaming services), you will learn how to remove text inscriptions for different signal sources — HDMI, USB, digital (DVB-T2) And if the subtitles don't disappear even after all the manipulations, there's a section at the end of the article about hardcore methods.

1. Standard method: disabling subtitles in the TV menu

Most Xiaomi models, including the Mi series TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X) allows you to manage subtitles through basic settings, and this method works for the built-in TV tuner (on-air/cable TV) and some external sources:

1. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the Xiaomi remote.
2. Go to the Settings section → Sound and image → Subtitles (on some models, the path may differ: Settings) → System system → Special facilities → Subtitles).
3. Move the Subtitles slider to the Off position or select No in the list of languages.
4. Save the changes (if required) and exit the menu.

If you don’t have a separate subtitle item on your menu, try an alternative path:

• 📺 Settings → Channels → Subtitling settings (for on-air TV).
• 🎮 Settings → HDMI → Additional settings → Subtitles (for external devices).

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Important: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0 and a newer menu may look different. TV P1 The path to subtitles is hidden in Settings → All settings → System system → Special facilities.

Subtitles on air/cable TV (DVB-T2, DVB-C)

If subtitles appear when you watch digital channels through a built-in tuner, the problem may lie in the broadcast settings, because some channels transmit subtitles as part of the signal, and turning them off requires separate actions.

Instructions for Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV:

1. When viewing the channel, press the button. OK (or Info) on the remote to open the control panel.
2. Find the subtitle icon (usually marked as CC or SUB) And press it.
3. In the menu that opens, select Off or No.
4. If the subtitles are left, go to Settings → Channels → Subtitles settings and disable Automatic display option.

On some channels (e.g. Channel One, Russia 1), subtitles can be printed into the picture and not switched off via the menu.

• 🔄 Switching to another signal source (e.g., from an antenna to a cable TV).
• 📡 Use of an external console (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box) with its own subtitles settings.

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If subtitles only appear on individual channels, check their settings through the Edit Channels menu, and they may have the Telext option (an outdated subtitle standard) activated.

3. Subtitles when connecting through HDMI (consoles, game consoles, media players)

If the Xiaomi TV is connected to an external device (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box, Apple) TV, PlayStation or NVIDIA Shield, subtitles can be controlled by the source of the signal, not by the TV itself, and in this case, you need to turn them off on the connected gadget.

The overall scheme of action:

1. On the Xiaomi remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the desired one. HDMI-port.
2. Next, use the remote of the external device (consoles, consoles) to open its settings.
3. Find the Subtitles or Accessibility section and disable them.

Examples for popular devices:

On some Xiaomi models (for example, Mi) TV 4A) when connected through HDMI The TV can "intercept" the subtitles:

• 🔌 Disconnect and reconnect HDMI-cable.
• 🔄 Reboot the TV and external device.
• 📋 On the menu. HDMI on the TV (Settings) → HDMI → Mode) choose PC instead of Media Player.

4 Subtitles in streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, Disney)+)

Apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Kinopoisk have their own subtitling settings that are independent of the TV, to remove text messages:

For Netflix:

1. During the playback of the movie, press up on the remote to open the control panel.
2. Select the Dialog icon (or Subtitles).
3. In the list of languages, select Off-

For YouTube:

1. Press. OK while watching a video to open the menu.
2. Choose an icon CC (Closed subtitles) and turn it off.

For Disney.+ Kinopoisk:

• 🎬 Disney.+: Reproduction settings → Subtitles → Off.
• 🎥 In Kinopoisk: click on the icon of the Cog → Subtitles → No.

If the subtitles are not turned off, they may be imprinted in the video (so-called hardcoded subtitles), which is often found in pirated copies or old movies, in which case only:

• 🔍 Search for a different version of the film (such as with the No Subs tag).
• 🛠 Use of an external player (e.g, VLC on the Mi Box, where you can turn off the subtitles track.

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Subtitles for reproduction of c USB or DLNA

If you are watching a movie from a flash drive or on a local network (DLNA), Subtitles can be either in a separate file (with the extension.srt,.ass), or embedded in the video. In the first case, they can be disabled through the built-in Xiaomi player:

Instructions:

1. Press during playback OK remote.
2. Select the Subtitles (or Audio/Subtitles) icon.
3. In the list of available paths, select Off.

If subtitles are embedded in a video (e.g.,.mkv files), try:

• 📁 Rename the file by removing subtitles from the title (e.g., replace the name) film_rus_sub.mkv on film.mkv).
• 🔧 Use a third-party player (such as Kodi or VLC), where you can turn off separate tracks.

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Stick) built-in player does not support disabling subtitles for files with the extension.avi. In this case, only converting video to another format (for example,.mp4) with programs like HandBrake.

6.If subtitles are not turned off: radical methods

In rare cases, subtitles may get stuck on the screen due to firmware failure or setting conflict. If standard methods didn't help, try the following steps:

1. Resetting the settings of the TV:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → System system → Reset and update → Resetting settings.
• 📋 Select Reset All Settings (does not remove apps, but resets image and sound settings).

Firmware update:

• 📥 Go to Settings. → System system → Update of the PO.
• 🔍 Click Check Updates and install the latest version.

3. Disconnection of special capabilities:

• ♿ Settings menu → System system → Special features disable all options related to subtitles and sound.

Checking the remote:

• 🎛 Make sure the button is not pressed on the remote. CC (Closed Caption or Subtitle.
• 🔋 Replace the batteries in the remote – sometimes the “sticking” of the buttons is caused by a discharge.

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If the subtitles only appear on a particular channel or app, the problem is not likely to be in the TV, but in the source of the signal.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2020 (e.g. Mi) TV 3S) You may not have the option to reset your settings through the menu, in which case you will have to use the service menu to reset (clamp Menu). + Up. + OK on the remote when the TV is on).

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users have the same problems when trying to disable subtitles, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

Another typical situation is that the user turns off the subtitles in the TV menu, but forgets to check the settings of the app or external device, for example, if you watch a movie on Netflix on the Xiaomi Mi Box, subtitles can be turned on in the TV, in the app, and in the settings of the consoles, in which case you need to turn them off in all three places.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Smart models TV (For example, Redmi Smart. TV X55) After updating the firmware, the subtitles language may be reset to English. To avoid this, go to Settings after updating. → System system → Language and region and manually select No in subtitles settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about subtitles on Xiaomi TV