[Janet1946]

I have used closed captions for years. However, this year we cut cable (with easy to use cc) and got YouTubeTV and have not figured out how to get closed captioning when using it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

We are using them because my hearing sucks. We started with a better speaker system that reviews said make speech crystal clear - eh... not so much.

So, now I keep sub-titles on so I can glance down when I missed something.

Next up will be hearing aides I can pair with my TV.

I have a TV transmitter connected to my computer since I'm at the computer more often than I'm at the TV. Hubby watches the TV all the time, but mostly golf, which I have zero interest in.

It's great being able to watch movies, TV reruns, music videos and podcasts, with the sound going directly into my ears! I haven't had speakers for my computers in around 20 years because I had to turn the sound up to hear anything, and that usually annoyed hubby in the next room. Used headsets mostly.

Hearing aids bluetoothed directly to streaming video is awesome.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by janet1946

i have used closed captions for years. However, this year we cut cable (with easy to use cc) and got youtubetv and have not figured out how to get closed captioning when using it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

i. Play any show
2. On your circular wheel on the remote control tilt it downwards towards you or the 6 o clock position.
2. Now using 9 o clock position find the cc tab push it
3 make your choice. I use cc1
good luck

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I have had such conversations with my xfinity remote as it does not understand brooklyn english from time to time.

Watched a show called Heartland about a horse ranch in Canada and was happy to use closed captioning for first time.

Oh -- you mean Brooklyn English such as "Chalk-let" or "Vanellar" ???

[Marvivo]

Same here. Caption’s always on. Quality of sound is horrible, and background Music is too loud!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

True, but imagine how fast the spoken word will be in the future, say 50 years from now!

50 years from now? HA!! I think I will be very lucky to be around in 20 years from now.
😔

[Calisport]

I have the hardest time with British accents so I have to use subtitles. But mumbling actors or whispering is so annoying in shows now.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That is the MOST hatred of TV commercials that I have ever heard. And I HATE commercials. Maybe we should start an "I hate TV commercials" club (the Villages needs more clubs, I hear). I just try to be quick with the mute button. Or I prerecord a show and fast forward through the commercials........don't tell anyone, I might get arrested!

I won't tell on you if you don't tell on me. I often do the same thing.
Still, every now and then a commercial comes along that is really funny.

[PugMom]

our captions are on routinely, & like you, have difficulty with some accents. it was most used while watching tv @ late-nite when others are sleeping, but i keep it on now for good now.

[cemtennis]

I tried and clicked down arrow and visually see 3 buttons below of which one is CC. But cannot figure out what button to push to get to CC. Can you help?

[PugMom]

try the up & down buttons on the remote. some channels will give the option of eng or spanish. note: i'm using a comcast remote

[cemtennis]

Thannks, it worked, but see some stations or programs just plain do not offer CC.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by cemtennis

Thannks, it worked, but see some stations or programs just plain do not offer CC.

it's true, some of the older shows/movies just don't come with the subtitles. when i watch Pluto-tv it's hit or miss on the classic shows channel

[RuthB]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Am I the only one starting to use Sub-Titles during certain TV shows & movies.

Foreign Accents are killing me.

If your TV is only a few years old you may find an option to enhance the voice channel and suppress background noise to some extent. To do this go to "Setup" and find Sound. As you scroll through sound options you will find a "voice" option. It is most likely turned off. Simply turn it on and adjust it to "Max" or anywhere in between. It will enhance the voice channel and make no change to your other settings. This is available on newer Sony and Samsung TV's. It may be available on other TV's as well. Hope this works for you. It is a game changer.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by cemtennis

i tried and clicked down arrow and visually see 3 buttons below of which one is cc. But cannot figure out what button to push to get to cc. Can you help?

if youtube push the wheel towards the 9 o clock position to get to cc box then hit middle of wheel to engage it
or if your remote uses arrows push the arrow in the direction of the cc box then hit enter to make your choice