How to change subtitles on Netflix for all devices

How to turn off subtitles on your mobile device or computer

To enable or disable subtitles on your mobile device, begin by playing a show or movie, tap the screen, and tap Audio and subtitles. You can also adjust the brightness and playback speeds from here or skip back and ahead ten seconds.

Next, select your desired subtitle language or select Off to disable them. You can also change the spoken language from here. When ready to start watching, tap Apply.

To toggle subtitles on your computer, begin by playing your title of choice, then click the screen to pause playback. From the bottom right hand of the screen, select the dialogue box icon to bring up Subtitle and Audio settings.

Select Off to turn subtitles off or select your preferred subtitle language. You can also choose a different spoken language or manage closed captioning under Audio.

How to turn off subtitles on your TV, set-top box, or gaming console

Netflix is available on nearly every streaming device, from smart TVs to gaming consoles. Thankfully, the settings are pretty much the same from wherever you’re watching. Before you start playing a show or movie, you can turn subtitles on or off by selecting Audio & Subtitles.

Select your preferred language or Off to remove the text altogether on the next page. You can also press the up or down arrow on your remote controller during play to view closed caption settings from the bottom of the screen. The latest app updates of Netflix will save your settings for the next time you boot up the big screen.

How to turn off subtitles on Apple TV

Managing subtitles is slightly different depending on the generation of Apple TV you have. For Apple TV 2 and 3, hold down the center button on the Apple TV remote to bring up language and audio settings. Select subtitles and either choose a language or choose Off.

For Apple TV 4 & 4K, swipe down on the Apple TV remote’s touchpad while playing content and select Subtitles from the top of the screen. Apple will keep the last subtitle settings you set when you resume playing.

Yes, you can add subtitles to any TV show or movie on Netflix.

Can you make subtitles bigger or smaller on Netflix?

To change the size of subtitles, go to your Netflix Account page. Then, find the Profile & Parental Controls and select a profile. Lastly, choose Change for Subtitle appearance.

How do I add more languages to Netflix subtitles?

From the Netflix home screen, select Manage Profiles, then choose the profile you want to edit. Select Audio & Subtitles Languages and select More to see a complete list of languages. However, not all languages are available for all titles, as Netflix shows the five to seven most relevant languages based on your location.