How to change the language on Netflix

You can change the language of the text you see on Netflix and the language of audio and subtitles.

Change Netflix display language

TV or streaming device

  1. Open the Netflix app, then go to the profile selection screen.

  2. Go to the profile you want to edit and select the Edit icon.

  3. Select Language .

  4. Choose a language. The new language will automatically save.

  5. Select Done.

Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. In the lower right, tap My Netflix .

  3. In the upper right, tap the Menu .

  4. Tap Manage Profiles .

  5. Select the profile you want to edit.

  6. Tap Display Language .

  7. Select a language. The new language will automatically save.

Web browser

  1. Using a browser, go to your Account page.

  2. In the Profile & Parental Controls section, select a profile.

    • For some accounts, select Profiles, then choose a profile.

  3. Select Languages.

  4. Choose a Display Language.

  5. Select Save.

    • If you don't see the language change on the device, you may need to sign out and then sign back in.

Change audio and subtitle language

TV or streaming device

  1. Open the Netflix app, then start playing a TV show or movie. 

  2. Pause Netflix, then select the player controls at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select Other

  4. Choose the languages you’d like for Audio and Subtitles. Your choices will automatically save.

Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. In the lower right, tap My Netflix .

  3. In the upper right, tap the Menu .

  4. Tap Manage Profiles .

  5. Select the profile you want to edit.

  6. Tap Audio & Subtitles .

  7. Select preferred languages from Audio & Subtitles. The new languages will automatically save.

Web browser

  1. Using a browser, go to your Account page.

  2. In the Profile & Parental Controls section, select a profile.

    • For some accounts, select Profiles, then choose a profile. 

  3. Select Languages.

  4. Select preferred languages from Shows & Movies Languages.

  5. Select Save.

Note:
Netflix shows 5-7 relevant languages on TV and TV-connected devices based on your location and language settings. For Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, and web browsers, you’ll see all available languages for a title. Not all languages are available for all titles.

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