US Trends

how to turn off sign language on hbo max

To turn off sign language on HBO Max, open the playback controls, go to the Audio & Subtitles menu, and switch to the regular audio track or turn off the ASL version if it’s selected.

Try this first

  1. Start the movie or show.
  2. Tap or click the screen to bring up controls.
  3. Open Audio & Subtitles.
  4. Choose the default language track, such as English , and make sure any ASL or accessibility version is not selected.

If it still shows up

  • Check the title’s Versions or alternate playback options and avoid any version marked ASL.
  • On phones or tablets, go to device Accessibility settings and turn off related accessibility features if they’re enabled.
  • If you’re using a TV provider app or a third-party platform, try opening the Max app directly, since the setting may behave differently there.

Useful distinction

Sign language, subtitles, and audio description are separate settings, so changing one may not affect the others.

TL;DR: In most cases, just open Audio & Subtitles during playback and switch back to the normal audio version; if that doesn’t work, look for a different title version or check accessibility settings.