How to Turn Off Live Caption on Any Device
Have you ever watched a YouTube video or someone call you, but you saw text on your screen? You are not the only one. Live Caption is now a ubiquitous tool on devices, and though it can be extremely useful to people with impaired hearing, there are times when you may simply wish it would disappear.
We have all experienced this: you are in a silent meeting, and your phone starts showing the words being spoken in real-time. Or perhaps, you are watching a movie, yet the auto-generated texts that appear at the bottom of the screen at various intervals prevent you from seeing some crucial visual details. It is so annoying, isn't it?
The thing is: live captioning is an ingenious accessibility tool created to make the technology more inclusive. It is handy, but you would not want it to be active all the time. You may have accidentally turned it on using volume controls, it may have been in your Quick Settings, or it just suddenly appeared after a recent update, but we are going to show you how to switch off live caption on every major platform.
In this guide, we will show you how to turn off Live Caption on Android phones, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows, iPhone, and even certain apps such as Facebook and Zoom Meetings. We have tried these on various devices, and we will provide quick solutions and step-by-step procedures.
What is the reason that people want to turn off Live Caption? Other times, it is about screen real estate: the caption windows may obscure valuable content. Other times, it is battery life or just a personal preference. However, your reason may be, we have got you covered with clear and practical solutions that do work.
All set to control your Live Caption settings? Ready? Let us get those devices caption-free in a few taps.
What Is Live Caption and How Does It Work?
Live Caption is a smart accessibility feature by Google that generates an automatic real-time text out of any audio playing on your device. It allows one to think of having a personal stenographer that, in real time, transcribes into closed captions, no internet connection necessary.
We studied the functionality of this technology, and it is rather impressive. On-device machine learning takes audio signals in your Android device or the Google Chrome browser and converts them to readable text. The most awesome thing is? All of it is done on your device, and thus your conversations remain secret.
The thing is that live captioning is not the same as regular closed captioning because it applies to literally every audio. Live Caption reads the audio of a podcast, YouTube video, phone calls, or even games and shows text in a small caption window that floats on your screen.
This is a feature that was introduced on Google Pixel phones way back in 2019, and we have since seen it spread to Android phones and Google Chrome. It is intended mainly for the audience with hearing loss or hearing impairments, yet many people use it in loud places or when they require the audio to be low.
Turning on Live Caption will give you a little icon in your volume controls or Quick Settings. The captions are in a draggable box that you can move anywhere on your screen. The text is updated in real time when audio is playing, and you can make the caption window resizable or alter the Caption Style to suit your taste.
It is not flawless, though, and we tried it with various accents and background noise, and it skips words or produces funny transcription errors in some cases. However, it is surprisingly accurate and really useful in accessibility terms with most audio content.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Android
Android phones make it surprisingly easy to disable Live Caption once you know where to look. We tested these methods on multiple Android devices, and they work consistently across different manufacturers and Android versions.
Using the Settings App to Turn Off Live Caption
The surest way to disable live caption is in your Settings app. This is to ensure that once you want to use the feature again, it will be off until you turn it back on.
Firstly, open Settings on your Android handset by clicking the gear icon in the app tray or notification shade. Find the option of accessibility settings, which is usually in the main Settings menu or in a System section, depending on the model of phone.
When you are on accessibility settings, scroll down to have Live Caption settings. On most Android phones, it is located in the Hearing section with other accessibility options. Tap it on the screen to open the settings page of Live Caption.
On top of the screen, there is a toggle switch. It will only take a tap to deactivate Live Caption. The switch must go gray, and this means that the feature is off now. Other devices also display other options such as Caption Size and favorite language settings, but you will not have to touch them.
Quick Settings and Volume Controls
Android also has two speedier options so that one can easily access files. These are the two easy options that we found extremely handy during our testing.
To access Quick Settings, swipe down the top screen. Look on the bottom right of the screen, there is an icon in the shape of a small box with lines inside that looks like text. In case you do not see it right away, swipe down again to have all the Quick Settings panel visible or peek in the left sidebar, in case your device is organized as such.
You can also just single-tap the Live Caption icon to turn it off immediately. The icon is then grayed out, and any caption windows open will go away immediately.
Or your volume button way. Touch any of the volume keys on your phone, and the volume shortcuts panel will be displayed. To turn off, look in the top-right corner of this panel and tap the Live Caption icon.
The two fast options are ideal whenever you want to turn off Live Caption in the middle of a phone call or a video call without going into Settings.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Google Chrome
Google Chrome includes built-in live captioning that works across all websites and audio content. We've found that many users accidentally enable this feature and then struggle to find where to turn it off.
Steps to Disable Live Caption in Chrome
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: In the left sidebar, click "Advanced" to expand options.
Step 4: Click "Accessibility" from the expanded menu.
Step 5: Find the "Live Caption" section and toggle the switch off.
The switch turns gray when Live Caption is disabled. Chrome immediately stops showing captions on all websites and audio content.
Quick tip: You can also type "chrome://settings/accessibility" directly in the address bar to jump straight to Live Caption settings.
Using YouTube and Other Third-Party Apps
YouTube videos have separate caption controls that work independently of Chrome's Live Caption feature.
Step 1: Hover over any YouTube video to see the player controls.
Step 2: Look for the "CC" button at the bottom of the video.
Step 3: Click the CC button to turn closed captions on or off for that video.
For third-party sites like Vimeo or Twitch, look for similar CC buttons or caption icons in their video players. Each platform manages closed captioning differently from the other.
Important note: Turning off Chrome's Live Caption won't affect individual website caption settings – they need to be managed separately on each platform.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Facebook
Facebook will create live captioning of videos both in your feed and video call automatically. We have investigated the caption system of Facebook and learned it is treated differently when compared with Live Caption features provided system-wide.
Steps to Disable Captions on Facebook Videos
Step 1: Launch any Facebook video that is playing.
Step 2: Position the cursor over the video, and the Media Controls will appear.
Step 3: Click the button labeled "CC" at the bottom of the video player.
Step 4: Press the CC button in order to disable the closed caption of a particular video.
The auto-captions vanish instantly, and Facebook keeps track of this interest in subsequent video clips.
Turning Off Captions in Facebook Settings
Step 1: Click the down arrow button in the upper-right corner of Facebook.
Step 2: Click the dropdown menu and select Settings & Privacy.
Step 3: Click on settings to access your account settings.
Step 4: In the left sidebar, there is an item named preferences, with videos under it.
Step 5: Find captions and switch them off.
Managing Captions During Video Calls
Step 1: Initiate, or add yourself to, a Facebook video call.
Step 2: Seek the three-dot menu in the course of the call.
Step 3: The options available are: Turn off live captioning.
Step 4: You have chosen to turn off captions on this call. Have you changed your mind?
In any call, Facebook has live captioning, which aids people with hearing loss, although you can quickly turn off live captioning when it is not needed.
Disabling Auto-Generated Captions for Live Streams
Step 1: Visit your Facebook page or profile.
Step 2: Scroll down to your page menu and press on settings.
Step 3: Tap Live Caption settings in video preferences.
Step 4: Disable, enable auto-generated captions on live streams.
This does not allow Facebook to auto add closed captioning to your streams.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Mac
Mac computers include Live Caption as part of their accessibility features. We tested these methods across different macOS versions and found they work consistently on MacBook and iMac models.
Steps to Disable Live Caption on Mac
Step 1: Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
Step 2: Select "System Preferences" (macOS Monterey and earlier) or "System Settings" (macOS Ventura and later).
Step 3:Click Accessibility from the main preferences window.
Step 4: In the left sidebar, find "Live Caption" under the Hearing section.
Step 5: Toggle off "Live Caption" to disable Live Caption completely.
Your Mac immediately stops generating real-time captions for all audio content, video calls, and media playback.
Quick Toggle Using Control Center
Step 1: Click the Control Center icon in your menu bar (two toggle switches).
Step 2: Look for the "Accessibility" button.
Step 3: Click it to reveal accessibility options.
Step 4: Toggle off "Live Caption" from the quick access menu.
This method works perfectly when you need to quickly turn off live caption during Zoom Meetings or presentations.
Keyboard Shortcut Method
Step 1: Press Command + F5 to open Accessibility shortcuts.
Step 2: Look for the "Captions feature" in the list.
Step 3: Press the spacebar to toggle Live Caption off.
This keyboard shortcuts approach is fastest for users who frequently need to enable and disable Live Caption.
Customizing Caption Settings Before Disabling
Step 1: Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Live Caption.
Step 2: Adjust Caption Size and Caption Style preferences.
Step 3: Choose your preferred language for future use.
Step 4: Toggle off Live Caption while keeping your custom settings saved.
These settings remain intact when you turn off live caption, so your preferences are ready when you re-enable the feature later.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Windows
Windows includes Live Caption functionality that provides real-time captions for any audio content playing on your computer. We tested these methods on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems to ensure they work across different versions.
Windows 10 disable live caption:
Step 1: In Windows, go to Settings by pressing the Windows key + I.
Step 2: Select Ease of Access at the main Settings home.
Step 3: Click on the left sidebar, choose Hearing options.
Step 4: Search and locate the word that says: "Captions".
Step 5: Switch off the following: Show live captions of audio content.
Windows 10 instantly disables auto-generated captions on all applications and audio files.
Alternate way: You can open it by right-clicking the volume (mode) controls on your system tray, and disabling live caption there.
Windows 11 disable live caption:
On Windows 11, to turn off live caption:
Step 1: Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Hit on Accessibility under the primary settings subcategories.
Step 3: Under the Hearing section, choose Captions.
Step 4: Disable the top-of-the-page Live Caption.
Step 5: Verify the change after confirmation is requested by Windows.
Fast way: Hit the keys concentrated resource Windows key + Ctrl + L to switch Live Caption on or off through a keyboard shortcut.
Extra tip: You should also go to Live Caption settings by typing in Live Caption in Windows search and then clicking the first result there.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Your Phone
Phone calls and mobile apps frequently trigger Live Caption across different smartphone platforms. We tested caption controls on various Android phones and iOS devices to give you device-specific solutions.
How to switch off live caption on iPhone or iPad:
To turn off the live caption on iPhone/ iPad:
Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad, launch the Settings application.
Step 2: Swipe and select Accessibility.
Step 3: On the Hearing section, click on Subtitles & Captioning.
Step 4: Turn off Closed Captions + SDH.
Step 5: Turn off, as well, the option to display audio descriptions, should it be set up.
The iOS lacks the system-wide Live Caption accessible on Android phones, although this approach turns off the use of Live Caption in videos, audio messages, and video calls in any software.
Handy hint: When a video call is in progress in FaceTime, simply tapping the display and searching around until you find a CC button, which will toggle off captions immediately in that particular call.
How do I switch off live captions on my Samsung phone
Step 1:Open Settings on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap "Accessibility" in the main Settings menu.
Step 3: Look for "Live Caption" under the Hearing section.
Step 4: Toggle off Live Caption to disable Live Caption completely.
Step 5: Confirm the change when your phone asks for verification.
Conclusion
Stopping Live Caption is as quick as soon as you know where to find it. Regardless of whether you are running an Android phone, running Google's Chrome browser, or you are using Mac, Windows, or an iPhone, your solution is usually literally only a few taps away in your Accessibility settings or your Quick Settings drawer. We tried out these techniques across various devices, and turning the volume controls shortcuts off is always the quickest way to turn off Live Caption once you really need it off right now.
Keep in mind Live Caption facilitates users with deaf as well as hard-of-hearing users access audio-based content more readily. If you might not need it in the near future, leave the feature on while turning off captions, should you require real-time captions again down the road – say, at a noisy location or in low-quality sound. Check support.google.com or your device manufacturer`s Help Center for more answers or device-specific assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off Live Caption affect my phone's battery life?
Yes, disabling Live Caption can slightly improve battery performance since your Android device won't constantly process audio content in the background.
Can I customize captions before turning them off completely?
Absolutely. Most devices let you adjust Caption Size, Caption Style, and preferred language in accessibility settings before you disable Live Caption.
Why does Live Caption keep turning back on automatically?
This usually happens after system updates or when certain third party apps trigger the feature. Check your volume controls and Quick Settings to ensure it stays off.
Will disabling Live Caption affect YouTube captions?
No way. YouTube video captions work independently from system Live Caption. You'll need to turn off closed captions separately on each platform.
Does Live Caption work during phone calls?
Yes, Live Caption transcribes phone calls and video calls in real-time. It's particularly helpful for people with hearing loss or in noisy environments.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle captions?
Definitely. Windows offers Windows key + Ctrl + L, while Mac users can press Command + F5 to access accessibility options quickly.
What's the difference between Live Caption and closed captions?
Live Caption generates auto-generated captions for any audio content using your device's processing power. Closed captions are pre-made text files embedded in videos.
Does Live Caption require an internet connection?
Nope. Live Caption works completely offline using your device's built-in speech recognition technology, so your conversations stay private.
Why can't I find Live Caption in my Settings menu?
Older devices might not support this feature. Live Caption requires newer Android phones (Android 10+) or updated versions of Google Chrome.
Can I move the caption window around my screen?
Sure thing. The caption window is draggable on most devices - just tap and hold to reposition it wherever works best for you.
Will Live Caption interfere with my Zoom meetings?
Live Caption can actually enhance Zoom Meetings by providing real-time transcription, but you can easily turn off Live Caption if it becomes distracting during presentations.
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How to Turn Off Live Caption on Any Device
Have you ever watched a YouTube video or someone call you, but you saw text on your screen? You are not the only one. Live Caption is now a ubiquitous tool on devices, and though it can be extremely useful to people with impaired hearing, there are times when you may simply wish it would disappear.
We have all experienced this: you are in a silent meeting, and your phone starts showing the words being spoken in real-time. Or perhaps, you are watching a movie, yet the auto-generated texts that appear at the bottom of the screen at various intervals prevent you from seeing some crucial visual details. It is so annoying, isn't it?
The thing is: live captioning is an ingenious accessibility tool created to make the technology more inclusive. It is handy, but you would not want it to be active all the time. You may have accidentally turned it on using volume controls, it may have been in your Quick Settings, or it just suddenly appeared after a recent update, but we are going to show you how to switch off live caption on every major platform.
In this guide, we will show you how to turn off Live Caption on Android phones, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows, iPhone, and even certain apps such as Facebook and Zoom Meetings. We have tried these on various devices, and we will provide quick solutions and step-by-step procedures.
What is the reason that people want to turn off Live Caption? Other times, it is about screen real estate: the caption windows may obscure valuable content. Other times, it is battery life or just a personal preference. However, your reason may be, we have got you covered with clear and practical solutions that do work.
All set to control your Live Caption settings? Ready? Let us get those devices caption-free in a few taps.
What Is Live Caption and How Does It Work?
Live Caption is a smart accessibility feature by Google that generates an automatic real-time text out of any audio playing on your device. It allows one to think of having a personal stenographer that, in real time, transcribes into closed captions, no internet connection necessary.
We studied the functionality of this technology, and it is rather impressive. On-device machine learning takes audio signals in your Android device or the Google Chrome browser and converts them to readable text. The most awesome thing is? All of it is done on your device, and thus your conversations remain secret.
The thing is that live captioning is not the same as regular closed captioning because it applies to literally every audio. Live Caption reads the audio of a podcast, YouTube video, phone calls, or even games and shows text in a small caption window that floats on your screen.
This is a feature that was introduced on Google Pixel phones way back in 2019, and we have since seen it spread to Android phones and Google Chrome. It is intended mainly for the audience with hearing loss or hearing impairments, yet many people use it in loud places or when they require the audio to be low.
Turning on Live Caption will give you a little icon in your volume controls or Quick Settings. The captions are in a draggable box that you can move anywhere on your screen. The text is updated in real time when audio is playing, and you can make the caption window resizable or alter the Caption Style to suit your taste.
It is not flawless, though, and we tried it with various accents and background noise, and it skips words or produces funny transcription errors in some cases. However, it is surprisingly accurate and really useful in accessibility terms with most audio content.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Android
Android phones make it surprisingly easy to disable Live Caption once you know where to look. We tested these methods on multiple Android devices, and they work consistently across different manufacturers and Android versions.
Using the Settings App to Turn Off Live Caption
The surest way to disable live caption is in your Settings app. This is to ensure that once you want to use the feature again, it will be off until you turn it back on.
Firstly, open Settings on your Android handset by clicking the gear icon in the app tray or notification shade. Find the option of accessibility settings, which is usually in the main Settings menu or in a System section, depending on the model of phone.
When you are on accessibility settings, scroll down to have Live Caption settings. On most Android phones, it is located in the Hearing section with other accessibility options. Tap it on the screen to open the settings page of Live Caption.
On top of the screen, there is a toggle switch. It will only take a tap to deactivate Live Caption. The switch must go gray, and this means that the feature is off now. Other devices also display other options such as Caption Size and favorite language settings, but you will not have to touch them.
Quick Settings and Volume Controls
Android also has two speedier options so that one can easily access files. These are the two easy options that we found extremely handy during our testing.
To access Quick Settings, swipe down the top screen. Look on the bottom right of the screen, there is an icon in the shape of a small box with lines inside that looks like text. In case you do not see it right away, swipe down again to have all the Quick Settings panel visible or peek in the left sidebar, in case your device is organized as such.
You can also just single-tap the Live Caption icon to turn it off immediately. The icon is then grayed out, and any caption windows open will go away immediately.
Or your volume button way. Touch any of the volume keys on your phone, and the volume shortcuts panel will be displayed. To turn off, look in the top-right corner of this panel and tap the Live Caption icon.
The two fast options are ideal whenever you want to turn off Live Caption in the middle of a phone call or a video call without going into Settings.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Google Chrome
Google Chrome includes built-in live captioning that works across all websites and audio content. We've found that many users accidentally enable this feature and then struggle to find where to turn it off.
Steps to Disable Live Caption in Chrome
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: In the left sidebar, click "Advanced" to expand options.
Step 4: Click "Accessibility" from the expanded menu.
Step 5: Find the "Live Caption" section and toggle the switch off.
The switch turns gray when Live Caption is disabled. Chrome immediately stops showing captions on all websites and audio content.
Quick tip: You can also type "chrome://settings/accessibility" directly in the address bar to jump straight to Live Caption settings.
Using YouTube and Other Third-Party Apps
YouTube videos have separate caption controls that work independently of Chrome's Live Caption feature.
Step 1: Hover over any YouTube video to see the player controls.
Step 2: Look for the "CC" button at the bottom of the video.
Step 3: Click the CC button to turn closed captions on or off for that video.
For third-party sites like Vimeo or Twitch, look for similar CC buttons or caption icons in their video players. Each platform manages closed captioning differently from the other.
Important note: Turning off Chrome's Live Caption won't affect individual website caption settings – they need to be managed separately on each platform.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Facebook
Facebook will create live captioning of videos both in your feed and video call automatically. We have investigated the caption system of Facebook and learned it is treated differently when compared with Live Caption features provided system-wide.
Steps to Disable Captions on Facebook Videos
Step 1: Launch any Facebook video that is playing.
Step 2: Position the cursor over the video, and the Media Controls will appear.
Step 3: Click the button labeled "CC" at the bottom of the video player.
Step 4: Press the CC button in order to disable the closed caption of a particular video.
The auto-captions vanish instantly, and Facebook keeps track of this interest in subsequent video clips.
Turning Off Captions in Facebook Settings
Step 1: Click the down arrow button in the upper-right corner of Facebook.
Step 2: Click the dropdown menu and select Settings & Privacy.
Step 3: Click on settings to access your account settings.
Step 4: In the left sidebar, there is an item named preferences, with videos under it.
Step 5: Find captions and switch them off.
Managing Captions During Video Calls
Step 1: Initiate, or add yourself to, a Facebook video call.
Step 2: Seek the three-dot menu in the course of the call.
Step 3: The options available are: Turn off live captioning.
Step 4: You have chosen to turn off captions on this call. Have you changed your mind?
In any call, Facebook has live captioning, which aids people with hearing loss, although you can quickly turn off live captioning when it is not needed.
Disabling Auto-Generated Captions for Live Streams
Step 1: Visit your Facebook page or profile.
Step 2: Scroll down to your page menu and press on settings.
Step 3: Tap Live Caption settings in video preferences.
Step 4: Disable, enable auto-generated captions on live streams.
This does not allow Facebook to auto add closed captioning to your streams.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Mac
Mac computers include Live Caption as part of their accessibility features. We tested these methods across different macOS versions and found they work consistently on MacBook and iMac models.
Steps to Disable Live Caption on Mac
Step 1: Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
Step 2: Select "System Preferences" (macOS Monterey and earlier) or "System Settings" (macOS Ventura and later).
Step 3:Click Accessibility from the main preferences window.
Step 4: In the left sidebar, find "Live Caption" under the Hearing section.
Step 5: Toggle off "Live Caption" to disable Live Caption completely.
Your Mac immediately stops generating real-time captions for all audio content, video calls, and media playback.
Quick Toggle Using Control Center
Step 1: Click the Control Center icon in your menu bar (two toggle switches).
Step 2: Look for the "Accessibility" button.
Step 3: Click it to reveal accessibility options.
Step 4: Toggle off "Live Caption" from the quick access menu.
This method works perfectly when you need to quickly turn off live caption during Zoom Meetings or presentations.
Keyboard Shortcut Method
Step 1: Press Command + F5 to open Accessibility shortcuts.
Step 2: Look for the "Captions feature" in the list.
Step 3: Press the spacebar to toggle Live Caption off.
This keyboard shortcuts approach is fastest for users who frequently need to enable and disable Live Caption.
Customizing Caption Settings Before Disabling
Step 1: Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Live Caption.
Step 2: Adjust Caption Size and Caption Style preferences.
Step 3: Choose your preferred language for future use.
Step 4: Toggle off Live Caption while keeping your custom settings saved.
These settings remain intact when you turn off live caption, so your preferences are ready when you re-enable the feature later.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Windows
Windows includes Live Caption functionality that provides real-time captions for any audio content playing on your computer. We tested these methods on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems to ensure they work across different versions.
Windows 10 disable live caption:
Step 1: In Windows, go to Settings by pressing the Windows key + I.
Step 2: Select Ease of Access at the main Settings home.
Step 3: Click on the left sidebar, choose Hearing options.
Step 4: Search and locate the word that says: "Captions".
Step 5: Switch off the following: Show live captions of audio content.
Windows 10 instantly disables auto-generated captions on all applications and audio files.
Alternate way: You can open it by right-clicking the volume (mode) controls on your system tray, and disabling live caption there.
Windows 11 disable live caption:
On Windows 11, to turn off live caption:
Step 1: Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Hit on Accessibility under the primary settings subcategories.
Step 3: Under the Hearing section, choose Captions.
Step 4: Disable the top-of-the-page Live Caption.
Step 5: Verify the change after confirmation is requested by Windows.
Fast way: Hit the keys concentrated resource Windows key + Ctrl + L to switch Live Caption on or off through a keyboard shortcut.
Extra tip: You should also go to Live Caption settings by typing in Live Caption in Windows search and then clicking the first result there.
How to Turn Off Live Caption on Your Phone
Phone calls and mobile apps frequently trigger Live Caption across different smartphone platforms. We tested caption controls on various Android phones and iOS devices to give you device-specific solutions.
How to switch off live caption on iPhone or iPad:
To turn off the live caption on iPhone/ iPad:
Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad, launch the Settings application.
Step 2: Swipe and select Accessibility.
Step 3: On the Hearing section, click on Subtitles & Captioning.
Step 4: Turn off Closed Captions + SDH.
Step 5: Turn off, as well, the option to display audio descriptions, should it be set up.
The iOS lacks the system-wide Live Caption accessible on Android phones, although this approach turns off the use of Live Caption in videos, audio messages, and video calls in any software.
Handy hint: When a video call is in progress in FaceTime, simply tapping the display and searching around until you find a CC button, which will toggle off captions immediately in that particular call.
How do I switch off live captions on my Samsung phone
Step 1:Open Settings on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap "Accessibility" in the main Settings menu.
Step 3: Look for "Live Caption" under the Hearing section.
Step 4: Toggle off Live Caption to disable Live Caption completely.
Step 5: Confirm the change when your phone asks for verification.
Conclusion
Stopping Live Caption is as quick as soon as you know where to find it. Regardless of whether you are running an Android phone, running Google's Chrome browser, or you are using Mac, Windows, or an iPhone, your solution is usually literally only a few taps away in your Accessibility settings or your Quick Settings drawer. We tried out these techniques across various devices, and turning the volume controls shortcuts off is always the quickest way to turn off Live Caption once you really need it off right now.
Keep in mind Live Caption facilitates users with deaf as well as hard-of-hearing users access audio-based content more readily. If you might not need it in the near future, leave the feature on while turning off captions, should you require real-time captions again down the road – say, at a noisy location or in low-quality sound. Check support.google.com or your device manufacturer`s Help Center for more answers or device-specific assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off Live Caption affect my phone's battery life?
Yes, disabling Live Caption can slightly improve battery performance since your Android device won't constantly process audio content in the background.
Can I customize captions before turning them off completely?
Absolutely. Most devices let you adjust Caption Size, Caption Style, and preferred language in accessibility settings before you disable Live Caption.
Why does Live Caption keep turning back on automatically?
This usually happens after system updates or when certain third party apps trigger the feature. Check your volume controls and Quick Settings to ensure it stays off.
Will disabling Live Caption affect YouTube captions?
No way. YouTube video captions work independently from system Live Caption. You'll need to turn off closed captions separately on each platform.
Does Live Caption work during phone calls?
Yes, Live Caption transcribes phone calls and video calls in real-time. It's particularly helpful for people with hearing loss or in noisy environments.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle captions?
Definitely. Windows offers Windows key + Ctrl + L, while Mac users can press Command + F5 to access accessibility options quickly.
What's the difference between Live Caption and closed captions?
Live Caption generates auto-generated captions for any audio content using your device's processing power. Closed captions are pre-made text files embedded in videos.
Does Live Caption require an internet connection?
Nope. Live Caption works completely offline using your device's built-in speech recognition technology, so your conversations stay private.
Why can't I find Live Caption in my Settings menu?
Older devices might not support this feature. Live Caption requires newer Android phones (Android 10+) or updated versions of Google Chrome.
Can I move the caption window around my screen?
Sure thing. The caption window is draggable on most devices - just tap and hold to reposition it wherever works best for you.
Will Live Caption interfere with my Zoom meetings?
Live Caption can actually enhance Zoom Meetings by providing real-time transcription, but you can easily turn off Live Caption if it becomes distracting during presentations.