How to Change the Language on Netflix: A Quick Guide

Kristina Trajkovska
By Kristina Trajkovska
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English is the default language on Netflix, but the streaming service offers a variety of other options to choose from. When you switch to another language, your interface will change and you’ll only see content available — subtitled or dubbed — in that language.

Whether you’re trying to brush up on your language skills or just want to watch your shows in a different language, changing this setting on Netflix is easy. Read on to learn how to do it.

How to Change the Language on Netflix

How to Change the Language in Netflix App for Android

If you’re using Netflix on your Android phone or tablet, here is how to change the Netflix language:

  1. Open the Netflix app and tap on the profile icon or the “More” button.
  2. Tap Manage Profiles.
  3. Tap on Display Language.
  4. Select your preferred language — and you’re done!

How to Change the Language on Netflix on iPhone or iPad

If you’re using Netflix on your iPhone or iPad, following these steps:

  1. Open the Netflix app and tap on the menu icon in the bottom-right corner (three horizontal lines).
  2. Scroll down and tap on Account; this will redirect you to a web page that opens in your browser.
  3. Scroll down to My Profile and tap Language.
  4. Select your preferred language from the list and tap Save.

How to Change the Language on Netflix for All Other Devices

If you’re using Netflix in your browser, you can change the language by following these steps:

  1. Go to Netflix.com and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on your profile image in the top right corner and select Account.
  3. Scroll down to My Profile and click on Language.
  4. Select your preferred language from the list and click Save. You may need to sign out and back in for the changes to take effect.

How to Change the Audio and Subtitle Language on Netflix

Instead of changing the interface language in your Netflix account settings, you may just want to change the audio and subtitle language for the videos you watch. Find out how to do this below.

How to Change Audio and Subtitle Language on Netflix on Android

If you’re using Netflix on your Android phone or tablet, you can change the language of audio and subtitles by following these steps:

  1. Find the Netflix app icon, open the app, and tap on the profile icon or the More button.
  2. Tap Manage Profiles and select the profile you want to edit.
  3. Go to Audio & Subtitles Languages.
  4. Tap on the preferred language for audio and subtitles, and your settings will automatically save.

Changing Netflix Subtitles and Audio Settings on iPhone or iPad

If you’re using Netflix on your iPhone or iPad, you can change the language of audio and subtitles by following these steps:

  1. Open the Netflix app and play the title you want to watch.
  2. Tap on the screen to bring up the playback controls.
  3. Tap on the Dialogue button that looks like a speech bubble.
  4. If available, the audio and subtitle languages can be chosen in the Audio and Subtitle sections, respectively.

Netflix Audio and Subtitle Language Change on All Other Devices

For all other devices, you can change the language of audio and subtitles on Netflix by following these steps on your computer:

  1. Go to Netflix.com.
  2. Select Account and then the desired profile.
  3. Go to Language, then choose your preferred languages from Shows & Movie Languages.
  4. Save. You may need to sign out and back in for the changes to take effect.

How to Change the Language for a Single Profile on Netflix

If you’re sharing your Netflix account with others and you want to change the language settings for just one profile, you can do so by following these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Netflix account and select your profile.
  2. Hover over the profile image and click on Account.
  3. Scroll down to profile and parental controls, click your profile, and find Language.
  4. Select your preferred language from the list and click Save.

How to Change the Language on Netflix: In Conclusion

Whether you want to watch foreign films in their original language or simply brush up on a second language, it’s easy to change the language on Netflix. Just follow the steps for your device or browser, and you’ll be all set. Don’t forget that you can also change the audio and subtitle languages on individual videos and not the entire user interface. Happy watching!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my Netflix language change?

If you’re wondering why your default Netflix language has suddenly changed, there are many possible reasons. You may have logged in on a different device or browser, changed your account settings, or watched a title with audio and subtitles in a different language. If you want to change the language back to your preferred setting, go to Settings → My Profile → Languages.

How do you change the Netflix language back to English?

If you want to know how to change the Netflix language to English,  go to your profile settings and click the Languages tab. It’s easy to change the language setting whether you’re using Netflix in your browser or on a mobile device. Just select English from the list of languages and click Save. You can also change the language of audio and subtitles for individual titles.

Why can’t I get English subtitles on Netflix?

If you’re having trouble getting English subtitles on Netflix, it could be because the title you’re watching doesn’t have subtitles available in English. While rare, this may be the case on some videos.

You can check the subtitle availability by following these steps:

  1. Start playing a title with audio and subtitles in your preferred language
  2. Tap on the screen to bring up the playback controls.
  3. Tap on Audio & Subtitles.
  4. If English is not an option under Subtitles, it’s not available for that title.

How do I change language on Netflix on a Smart TV?

If you want to know how to change the language on Netflix for your Smart TV, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Go to Profile & Parental Controls and select your profile.
  3. Scroll down to Language and click on Edit Profile.
  4. Select your preferred language from the list and click Save.