On HBO Max, some shows and movies are available in multiple audio and subtitle languages. You have options to enable or disable HBO Max subtitles or closed captions and change the language of subtitles and audio.
In this post, we’ll show you how to turn on subtitles on HBO Max and how to change language on HBO Max.
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How to Turn On Subtitles on HBO Max (Desktop & Mobile)
When you enjoy video content on HBO Max via its official website, you can quickly get subtitles. Here’s how to get subtitles on HBO Max on the desktop site.
Step 1. Open the HBO Max site, log in to your account, and find the movie or show you want to watch.
Step 2. When the video plays, click on the screen and click the Audio and Subtitles button in the lower-right corner. Then, you’ll see audio and subtitles options.
Step 3. Under Subtitles, choose from available language for your subtitles, or select English CC for closed captions.
Step 4. To change the subtitles styling, click the Caption Settings.
Step 5. Click X to save your changes and the closed caption subtitles will appear on the screen.
Step 6. To turn off subtitles, click the Audio and Subtitles button again, and choose Off.
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You can also watch movies and TV shows on HBO Max mobile app on your Android phone or tablet and iPhone/iPad. How to enable or disable HBO Max subtitles on these devices? Here’s the guide:
Step 1. Open the HBO Max app on your Android or iOS device and sign in with your account.
Step 2. Navigate to the video content you want to watch and play it.
Step 3. Tap the screen and click the Audio and Subtitles button (speech bubble) in the upper-right corner.
Step 4. Under Subtitles, choose a language. To use closed captions, choose English CC.
Step 5. On Android, you can click Caption Settings to edit the style of captions and subtitles. Then, tap Save and X.
To change the appearance of your captions and subtitles on your iOS device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning > Style.
If your HBO Max subtitles not working, you can click here to find some solutions.
How to Turn On Subtitles on HBO Max On TV
HBO Max is also available on other devices like Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox console, and more. This part will show you how to turn on subtitles on HBO Max on Android TV, Apple TV, and Xbox console.
Android TV
Step 1. When you’re watching something, press the Select button on your remote.
Step 2. Move down and select the Audio and Subtitles button (a speech bubble).
Step 3. Choose a subtitle language or select English CC.
Step 4. Press the back button to save changes.
Apple TV
Step 1. When you’re watching a video, press the Play/Pause button on your remote.
Step 2. Swipe up and choose Subtitles (a speech bubble).
Step 3. Choose a subtitle language or select Subtitles and choose English (US) SDH or Off.
Step 4. Press the Play/Pause button to save changes.
Xbox console
Step 1. When you’re watching something, press the A button on the Xbox controller.
Step 2. Scroll down and select the Audio and Subtitles button (a speech bubble).
Step 3. Choose a subtitle language or choose English CC.
Step 4. Press the B button to save changes.
How to turn off subtitles on HBO Max? You can also follow these steps to disable subtitles on HBO Max.
Conclusion
Subtitles and closed captions can help you pick up more details about the video you’re watching on HBO Max. Now, you can follow the above steps to turn on subtitles on HBO Max on the desktop site, mobile app, and some TV devices.
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