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Watching videos on your Samsung Galaxy phone becomes even more accessible with captions. Using the “Live Captions” feature, you can set captions to appear automatically every time you watch a video.
What are Live Captions?
Live Captions is an Android feature that provides real-time subtitles for any media playing on your device. The feature works offline and is available on Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 10 or later. However, it’s limited to specific languages. Once turned on, Live Caption automatically detects audio streams, even captioning voicemails in real-time when accessed via the “*86” method.
How To Turn On Live Captions on Your Samsung Galaxy Device
To begin, open the Settings app on your Samsung phone. Scroll down and select “Accessibility” or search for it using the search bar.
Select “Hearing Enhancements.”
Tap the “Live Caption” option.
Toggle the “Use Live Caption” button on. Once turned on, you’ll see live captions for any media playing on your device. For example, you’ll see the captions automatically when watching a YouTube video.
You can also move the caption box around the screen by tapping and holding it for easier viewing.
How To Change Live Caption Preferences on Samsung Galaxy Devices
The “Caption Preferences” menu allows you to adjust the appearance and language of your captions. You should note that Live Caption is available only on select devices and has some limitations. For example, captions may not appear on media apps that don’t support closed captioning, and switching the caption language might not always be possible.
To get started, open the Settings app on your Samsung phone. Scroll down and select “Accessibility” or search for it in the search bar.
Select “Hearing Enhancements.”
Tap the “Captions Preference” option under the “Hearing Enhancements” menu. Once you are in the “Captions Preference” menu, you can begin adjusting how your captions appear. To do this, tap “Caption size and style.”
Here, you can choose from preset styles or create a custom look that suits your preferences.
If you want to increase the text size, tap “Caption size and style” again, and then select the “text size” option. From there, you can choose a size that best suits your reading preference.
To change the language of the captions, tap “Languages” under “Settings” in Live Caption.
A new page will appear, allowing you to add a language and choose your preferred option from the available list.
Note that while you can switch the default language from English, some apps may not support the selected language settings.
With the Live Caption feature on your Samsung Galaxy device, you can enhance your media experience by making videos and audio content more accessible. From customizing the appearance of captions to selecting your preferred language, these features give you greater control over how captions appear. Whether you’re watching videos, listening to podcasts, or catching up on voicemails, Live Caption helps you stay engaged and informed with ease.
