Closed captions and subtitles are built into your Max subscription and are available in many languages. Here’s how to turn captions on and off.
It’s been a busy few years for streaming services, and Max (formerly HBO Max) is no exception. After a big merger and a handful of revamps, the popular streaming service now offers more movies and TV shows than ever. Not only will you find programming from HBO but you’ll also find a handsome trove of Warner Bros. content, including titles from DC Universe, Cartoon Network, and Turner.
Available in several regions, the Max streaming service even offers closed captions and subtitles for a large part of its catalog. And whether you’re streaming Max on an iPhone, one of the best streaming devices around, or an an excellent TV, you’ll be able to enable and disable these visual companions on just about any device. Let’s begin.Closed captions versus subtitles
First, we need to establish the difference between closed captions and subtitles. Closed captions are typically provided the help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience what’s happening on screen. They not only include what’s being said/sung by those on screen, but also other information such as descriptions of sounds, the inclusion of music, and more.
Subtitles, on the other hand, offer text translations of audio dialogue, usually from one language to, often, a variety of other languages. In recent years they’ve also become increasingly used to aid viewers in following along with dialogue that can be too quiet or difficult to hear.Adjust closed captions in Max
You can access Max on numerous platforms and devices including iOS and Android devices, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung smart TVs, mobile tablets, and the Max website.
