Subtitled, Audio Described and Signed programming

Subtitling on Channel 4 streaming - FAQs for our video on demand service

Is there any subtitled content available to view on smart TVs and games consoles?

Most of our recent content will have subtitles available, if subtitles are available, there will be a 'S' icon on the video. Subtitles are activated by selecting the subtitles icon with your remote control.

Audio settings can be adjusted via your TV /Monitor or PC settings.

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How do I find and watch content with subtitles on the Channel 4 Streaming website?

Content can be watched with Subtitles where a speech bubble icon is displayed. Subtitles are activated by selecting this icon. 

If the speech bubble icon is not displayed, this means that there are no subtitles available for that programme. However, 99.9% of the content on the C4 Streaming website has the subtitles feature, including video on demand and live content. 

Programmes can also be filtered by a ‘Subtitled’ option within categories. 

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer subtitles if you are casting using Chromecast, but we are looking into this.

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Are subtitles available on iOS and Android mobile and tablet devices?

On iOS and Android, content can be watched with Subtitles where a speech bubble icon is displayed.

Most of the content on the C4 Streaming iOS app has the subtitles feature, including on demand and live content.

Programmes can be filtered by a ‘Subtitled’ option within the Search function and within each programme category. 

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer subtitles if you are casting using Chromecast, but we are looking into this.

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What Smart TVs and Games Console platforms currently support subtitles?

Subtitles are currently supported on YouView, Playstation, Xbox, Roku, Amazon Fire, Freeview Play, Freely, Samsung devices and on our content available on Sky and Virgin.

Most of our recent content will have subtitles available. If subtitles are available, there will be a speech bubble icon to indicate availability. Subtitles are activated by selecting the subtitles icon with your remote control.
 

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Audio Description on Channel 4 streaming – FAQs for our video on demand service

Is Audio Description (AD) available to users on Amazon Fire TV?

Audio Description is not currently available on Amazon Fire TV but is available on some content on channel4.com, Android and iOS.  For details of programmes featuring audio description click this link to go to our website.

 

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Is there any audio described content available on mobile or tablet devices?

The Channel 4 Streaming app on iPhone and iPad supports AD. Where available, Audio Description is represented by an 'AD' icon next to an episode and within the player. Select the icon in the player to enable Audio Description during a programme. 

Across the Channel4 Streaming platforms which support Audio Description, around 40% of our programme hours have this service available, and we’re adding new titles all the time. 

The ‘Audio Described’ category can be found within the Search navigation option to navigate directly to content with this access service. 

Programmes can also be filtered by an ‘Audio Described’ option within each programme category. 
 

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Is there any audio described content on channel4.com website?

Audio description is currently available on some content on the channel4.com website, represented by an 'AD' icon within the playback menu. This will allow audio feedback for visually impaired users giving extra description of what is happening on screen, sometimes during the dialogue. Select the logo to enable audio description. See the available audio described programming on Channel 4.

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