If you are looking for details on using closed captions (CC) on 4th generation Tablo devices and apps, click here.
Tablo supports closed captioning on most of its legacy app platforms. You can find instructions for how to turn this feature by clicking on a platform below:
- iOS smartphones and tablets
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Web app at my.tablotv.com
- TV-Connected interface on Tablo Dual HDMI and Tablo Quad HDMI
- Tablo's Samsung TIZEN Smart TV app
NOTE - Tablo does not support closed captioning via the LG webOS app as the player software does not support it.
Changing the Appearance of Closed Captions
If you find that the closed captions are too small to read, most streaming platforms have system-level settings (usually found under ACCESSIBILITY) that will allow you to adjust not only when closed captions appear, but the size, background color, and in some cases even the font. Get instructions for adjusting closed captioning below:
iOS Smartphones and Tablets
To enable, simply select the closed captioning button in the bottom right of the player.
Android Smartphones and Tablets
To enable, simply select the closed captioning button in the top right of the player.
Roku
To enable, simply select the star (*) button on the Roku remote. Under ‘Accessibility & captions’ you will have the option to turn on closed captions.
Apple TV
To enable on the 4th Generation Apple TV, use the remote to swipe down from the top and select 'Subtitles' and then 'CC'.
Android TV
To enable, press down for settings. From there you will be able to enable Closed Captions by toggling it on.
Amazon Fire TV
To enable, press down for settings. From there you will be able to enable Closed Captions by toggling it on.
Tablo's Web App
To enable, select the closed captioning button located in the bottom right of the player.
TV-Connected Tablo DVR Interface (Tablo DUAL HDMI, Tablo QUAD HDMI)
To enable, press the down button on the directional pad of your Tablo HDMI remote. From there you will see an option to enable Closed Captions.
Tablo's Samsung TIZEN Smart TV App
To enable, on your Samsung Smart TV's menu go to SETTINGS > SYSTEM > ACCESSIBILITY -> CAPTION > ON.
