• To turn on subtitles, press the Menu button on your Fire TV remote and then select Subtitles.
  • You can change the subtitle text, background, and window background. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitle to make changes.
  • The last option in Subtitle settings on Fire TV Stick lets you transfer all those settings to use them on your Fire TV Stick.

How to Turn on Subtitles on Fire TV Stick

You can turn on subtitles on your Fire TV Stick to breach the language gap and enjoy your favorite content. Here’s how.

Press the Menu button on your Fire TV remote and select Subtitles .

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How to Customize Subtitles on Fire TV Stick

Method 1: Change Subtitle Text

The first option to customize subtitles is changing the look and feel of the subtitle text. You can change the default settings, such as text size, color, font style, and edge style. This will help you improve subtitle legibility depending on the color grade used for the movie or show you are watching.

If someone in your family finds it difficult to read small-sized text, you can increase the size and also change the color of the subtitles.

Step 1: Open Settings > Accessibility > Subtitle > Text .

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Step 2: You now have five options to change the subtitle text: Size, Color, Opacity, Font, and Edge Style . Select your preferred option to customize the subtitle.

For example, you can select Color to change the color of the subtitle. A preview will be visible on your TV screen.

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You can use Opacity after you change other settings.

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Step 3: Go back and tap on Text Background . You have two options: Color and Opacity . You can change the color of the subtitle text background and control its opacity.

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Method 2: Change Subtitle Window Background

The third option for managing subtitles in Fire TV Stick is selecting the Subtitle Window Background. It means you can extend the size of the subtitle window and change its background color per your choice. Here’s how to use the feature.

Step 1: Open Settings > Accessibility > Subtitle > Window Background . Once again, you get two options: Color and Opacity .

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Step 2: Select the window background color of your choice. This enables you to adjust the Opacity option for the subtitle window.

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It’s natural to customize subtitles when watching Prime Video on your desktop browser. The last option in Subtitle Settings on Fire TV Stick lets you transfer all those settings to use them on your Fire TV Stick. Here’s how to use that option.

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