Steps to reproduce
In an Obsidian note, add an embedded YouTube video URL - e.g.
This is particularly frustrating for me, as I am hearing-impaired and use hearing aids - but rely heavily on things like subtitles/captioning to be able to follow video content. (YouTube subtitles - even the auto-generated ones, with all their quirks, have been a Godsend for many hearing-impaired/deaf people.)
Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]
Y
Expected result
If you open the gear menu for a YouTube video, the “Subtitles” option should not be greyed out - but it should show the available subtitles (including auto-generated ones).
Actual result
If you click on the gear menu, the “Subtitles” option is greyed out and cannot be clicked.
Environment
SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.10.6
Installer version: v1.10.6
Operating system: Darwin Kernel Version 25.3.0: Fri Dec 5 23:11:35 PST 2025; root:xnu-12377.80.260.0.1~42/RELEASE_ARM64_T8103 25.3.0
Login status: logged in
Language: en
Catalyst license: insider
Insider build toggle: off
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: off
Plugins installed: 1
Plugins enabled: 1
1: Media Extended v4.1.5
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