How to Enable Live Caption in Google Chrome on Linux Devices

Purpose

This guide explains how to enable the Live Caption feature in Google Chrome on Linux devices remotely using SureMDM. By deploying the required configuration centrally, administrators can ensure consistent accessibility settings across managed devices, reduce manual effort, and improve the user experience without requiring physical access to each device.

Prerequisites

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Steps

1. Go to the profile section from the top navigation bar

 
2. Select the platform as LINUX to create a new profile or click on modify to edit the existing profile

 
3. Select the Browser Management in the profile and click on the configure.

4. Under Browser Management, select Google Chrome, and then click Configure.

5. Search for Live Caption Enabled option, then select Enable and save the profile and deploy at the device end.

Before Profile deployment:-

Before deploying the SureMDM profile, the end-users have the ability to manage live caption settings locally on their device. To enable or disable the Live Caption feature from the browser end, follow these steps: click the three dots menu icon in the top-right corner of Google Chrome, select Settings from the drop-down menu, navigate to Accessibility in the left sidebar, and then use the Live Caption toggle switch to turn the feature on or off.

After Profile Deployment:-

After deploying the profile to the device via SureMDM console, the option becomes permanently enabled and is greyed out. As a result, users are unable to modify the option as shown below from the device end.

Conclusion

Using SureMDM to configure the Live Caption setting in Google Chrome allows IT administrators to manage accessibility features remotely across Linux devices. Once the policy is deployed, the setting is locked and cannot be modified by end users. This approach improves administrative control, ensures uniform device configurations, minimizes manual intervention, and delivers a consistent user experience throughout the organization.

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