Display subtitles and captions for videos and HomePod announcements on iPad
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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When you play video content in a supported app, you can turn on subtitles and closed captions (if available). iPad usually shows standard subtitles and captions, but you can also choose special accessible captions—such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)—if available.
iPad can also display transcriptions of announcements made through HomePod.
Turn on subtitles and captions in the Apple TV app
- While playing video content, tap .
- Choose from the list of available subtitles and captions.
Customize the subtitles and captions in supported video apps
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning.
- If you prefer closed captioning or subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing when available, turn on Closed Captions + SDH.
- Tap Style, then choose an existing caption style or create a new style based on the following:
- Font, size, and color
- Background color and opacity
- Text opacity, edge style, and highlight
Show transcriptions for announcements on HomePod
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then turn on Show Audio Transcriptions.
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