How to use audio descriptions with downloads

To watch downloaded TV shows and movies with audio descriptions, follow the steps for your device.

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. From your device's home screen, select Settings.

  2. Select Accessibility.

    • If your device is running iOS 12 or lower, select General > Accessibility.

  3. Select Audio Descriptions.

  4. Set the switch to On.

  5. Return to the Netflix app.

  6. While playing a downloaded title, tap the Audio & Subtitles option from the player menu.

  7. Make sure your selected audio option contains Audio Description.

  8. Return to playing the TV show or movie with audio descriptions enabled.

Android phones and tablets

  1. Open the Netflix app.

  2. While playing a downloaded title, tap the Audio & Subtitles option from the player menu.

  3. Make sure your selected audio option contains Audio Description.

  4. Return to playing the TV show or movie with audio descriptions enabled.

Note:
If you have a downloaded TV show or movie that you want to watch with audio descriptions, you'll need to delete that title and download it again after you have enabled this setting.

Related Articles