How to use subtitles, captions, or choose audio language

You can change the subtitles, captions, and audio language for many TV shows and movies. Netflix shows 5-7 relevant languages on TV and TV-connected devices based on your location and language settings. For iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and web browsers, you’ll see all available languages for a title. For downloads, Netflix shows the 2 most relevant languages.

To use subtitles, captions, or choose audio language::

  1. Open Netflix.

  2. Select a TV show or movie.

  3. Begin playing and tap on the screen.

  4. At the top or bottom of the screen, select Audio & Subtitles .

  5. Change your audio or subtitle selections.

    Note:
    Subtitle and audio preferences aren't saved when viewing most Kids titles from an adult profile. They are saved when viewing from a Kids profile.

For titles available with Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH), look for the SDH badge  on a title's details page.

Note:
 Some TV shows may not have SDH available for all seasons or episodes.

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