What Subtitles Are Available With Netflix?
Netflix offers subtitles in a large number of languages, and the app isn’t able to list every language. To simplify things, Netflix automatically allows you to choose from between five and seven languages that are most likely to be relevant based on your Netflix language settings.
If you download a Netflix movie or show, the language options are reduced to the two most relevant.
If you don’t see your preferred language as a subtitle option in Netflix, then the app may be in the wrong language for you. If you suspect that might be the case, you can change the language in Netflix.
How to Turn On Subtitles When Watching Netflix
The basic process of turning on subtitles in Netflix is the same regardless of the platform you use, but the specific instructions vary. You typically need to click, tap, or select a dialog icon or an audio and subtitles text link, after which you can choose the subtitle language option that you want.
For specific instructions pertaining to popular Netflix devices, check out the instructions below.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Netflix.com
If you watch Netflix in a computer browser, here’s how to turn on the subtitles:
Go to Netflix. com in a web browser and open the program you want to watch. Click the Dialog icon that looks like a speech bubble in the bottom right corner. If you don’t see the controls, move your cursor to the lower right corner to bring up the controls. In the Subtitles section of the menu that opens, choose a language option, such as English (CC).
The subtitles are now enabled.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on the Mobile App
These instructions work for both Android and iOS, although the exact layout may differ based on the version of the app you have.
Begin playing a video in the Netflix app. Tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the controls if they aren’t already present. Tap Audio & Subtitles. Tap one of the language options under Subtitles. Tap Apply on Android or tap the X on iOS to save your choice.
Subtitles are now enabled in your chosen language.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Fire TV
If you’re using a Fire TV, the process for setting up subtitles is a little different, but it’s still not difficult. Here’s how:
With a video playing in the Netflix app, press the down arrow on your remote. Highlight and select the Dialog icon using your remote. Select a language option.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Roku
Roku devices have a couple of different ways to enable subtitles. On older devices, you do it from the description page. Newer devices let you do it while watching a video.
Here’s how to turn on Netflix subtitles on older Roku devices:
Launch the Netflix channel and select the TV show or movie you want to watch. From the description page of the TV show or movie, select Audio & Subtitles. Select the language option you want and then press the Back button. Select Play, and the video plays with subtitles.
Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Newer Roku Devices
Newer Roku devices are slightly different from older ones. The options look different because of the updated Roku operating system.
With a video playing in the Netflix app, press Up or Down on your remote. Select Audio & Subtitles. Select your preferred language option.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Xbox One and Xbox 360
The correct button combination will have you viewing Netflix subtitles using your Xbox One or Xbox 360.
With a video playing in the Netflix app, press Down on your controller’s directional pad. Highlight and select the Dialog icon. Select your preferred language option.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4
You can turn on Netflix subtitles with a PS3 or PS4. It’s just a matter of using the correct buttons on the controller.
With a video playing in the Netflix app, press Down on your controller’s directional pad. Highlight and select the Dialog icon. Select your desired subtitle language option.
How to Turn on Netflix Subtitles on Apple TV
If you’re using Netflix on your Apple TV you can turn the subtitles on while you have a video playing in the Netflix app. Just swipe down on the touchpad on your Apple TV 4 remote or hold down the center button if you’re using an older Apple TV remote. Then, select your preferred subtitle language option and subtitles begin showing in your Netflix selection.
How to Turn Netflix Subtitles Off
You accidentally enabled subtitles on Netflix, and now you want them gone? You can follow the same basic instructions above, but select off instead of choosing a language, or check out our guide to turning off Netflix subtitles if you need more assistance.
What Else Can Netflix Subtitles Do?
Before you turn those subtitles off, take a moment to consider one extra way that Netflix subtitles can help. While they are primarily meant to help viewers who have difficulty hearing dialog, and viewers who have to watch with the stream muted, you can use Netflix subtitles to help learn a new language.
Language Learning with Netflix is a Chrome extension that you can use in any Chromium-compatible browser. It provides the option to display two sets of Netflix subtitles at once, allowing you to see both your language and another language on screen at the same time.
While this extension won’t actually teach you a language from the ground up, it can let you compare foreign language subtitles with your language to strengthen your understanding of the foreign language or just pick up some extra vocabulary.
title: “How To Get Subtitles On Netflix” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-13” author: “Cameron Gutierrez”
Adjusting the settings is easy – it’s finding them that isn’t always obvious. Note that the process outlined below may vary slightly depending on which device you are using for streaming.
Launch Netflix and choose the movie or TV show you want to playSelect the Audio & Subtitles icon below the time bar Select your preferred language or subtitle optionsPress OK to return to the options panel
If you need a more specific and detailed set of instructions then head to Netflix and choose your device, whether it’s Android, Apple TV, PS4, Roku or something else.
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Tech Advisor’s Reviews Editor, Chris has been reviewing all kinds of tech for over 10 years and specialises in audio. He also covers a range of topics including home entertainment, phones, laptops, tablets and more.
