Change Netflix language in your account settings or while watching

Netflix lets you change the language of the interface itself — the menus, buttons, and text you see — separately from the language of the shows and movies you watch. You can set a default language for your account, change it for a single profile, or switch the audio and subtitle language mid-show without leaving the player.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The account-level setting applies to all profiles unless a profile has its own language set. Changing the language while watching a show only affects that viewing session.

Key Takeaways

  • Netflix interface language is set in account settings under Language, and you can choose a different language for each profile.
  • Audio and subtitle language can be changed while watching by opening the player menu and selecting Audio or Subtitles.
  • On phones and tablets, go to your profile icon, select Settings, then Language to change the interface language.
  • On a computer or web browser, click your profile icon in the top right, select Account, then scroll to Language and choose your preference.
  • On a TV app, navigate to Settings from the main menu, find Language or Audio, and select your preferred language.

Change interface language on a phone or tablet

Open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Language. Select the language you want from the list. The interface will switch immediately.

If you have multiple profiles on your account, you can set a different language for each one. When you switch to a different profile, the interface language will change to match that profile's setting. If a profile does not have a language set, it will use the account default.

Change interface language on a computer or web browser

Go to netflix.com in your browser or open the Netflix app on your computer. Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Account. Under your profile name, find the Language row and click the dropdown menu. Choose your language and the page will refresh with the new language applied.

This method works on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and in any web browser. The change takes effect immediately and applies only to the profile you are logged into. If you share your account with others, each person can set their own language by logging into their profile and repeating these steps.

Change interface language on a TV app

On most TV apps — including those on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung Smart TVs — navigate to the main menu and look for Settings or Preferences. The exact path varies by device, but you are looking for a Language or Display option. Select it and choose your language from the list.

Some TV apps require you to restart the app after changing the language for the change to take effect. If the language does not change after you select it, close the app completely and reopen it. On some older TV models, the language setting may be in the TV's system settings rather than in the Netflix app itself.

Change audio and subtitle language while watching

Start playing a show or movie. On a phone or tablet, tap the screen to reveal the player controls, then tap the audio icon (usually a speaker symbol) or subtitle icon. On a computer, hover over the video to show the controls and click the same icons. On a TV remote, press a button to open the player menu — this varies by device but is often the Options or Menu button.

Select Audio to change what language you hear. Select Subtitles to change the language of the text at the bottom of the screen. You can turn subtitles off entirely by selecting Off. These changes apply only to the current viewing session; the next time you watch something, it will return to your default settings.

Set a default audio and subtitle language

On a phone or tablet, go to your profile icon, tap Settings, and look for Playback Settings or Audio and Subtitles. On a computer, go to Account and scroll to Playback Settings. Select your preferred audio language and subtitle language. Netflix will use these as defaults for all shows and movies you watch, though you can still override them while watching.

Not all shows and movies have audio or subtitles in every language. If you set a language that is not available for a particular title, Netflix will fall back to the next available option, usually English. You can check what languages are available for a specific show before you start watching by looking at the title's details page.

Troubleshoot language changes that do not stick

If you change the language but it reverts to the previous language, clear your app cache or browser cache and try again. On a phone, go to your device settings, find the Netflix app, and select Clear Cache. On a computer, clear your browser cache through your browser settings — the steps differ by browser, but it is usually under Settings or Preferences.

If you are using a TV app and the language does not change, try restarting the app or restarting your TV device entirely. If the problem persists, sign out of your Netflix account, restart the device, and sign back in. If a specific language is not appearing in the language list, it may not be supported on that device or app version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing the interface language change the audio language of shows?

No. The interface language — the menus and buttons you see — is separate from the audio language of the content. You can have the interface in Spanish and watch a show in English, or vice versa. Change them independently in Settings.

Can I set different languages for different profiles on the same account?

Yes. Each profile can have its own interface language, audio language, and subtitle language. When you switch profiles, the settings change to match that profile. This is useful if multiple people share one Netflix account.

What if a show does not have audio in my preferred language?

Netflix will use the next available audio language, usually English. You can check what audio languages are available for a show before you start watching by opening the title's details page and looking at the audio options listed there.

Will changing the language on one device change it on all my devices?

The interface language setting is tied to your profile, so it will be the same across all devices you log into with that profile. However, audio and subtitle choices you make while watching apply only to that viewing session and device.

How do I change the language on a TV if the Netflix app does not have a language setting?

Some older TV apps do not have a language setting within Netflix itself. In that case, check your TV's system settings for a Language option. Changing the TV's system language will usually change the Netflix interface language as well.