Turning on subtitles when watching TV shows or movies on Netflix is pretty simple. Most of the devices that work with Netflix support subtitles. But remember that not all films and TV series have any subtitles or subtitles in Russian.
Steps
Method 1 of 11: PC and Mac
Step 1. Play the desired video
Subtitles can be turned on in videos that are played in a web browser. Step 2. Move the mouse cursor over the video.
The playback controls will be displayed. Step 3. Click on "Dialog".
It's a speech cloud icon. If this option is not active, there are no subtitles in the video. Step 4. Select the required subtitles from the menu.
The available subtitles depend on the video. The selected subtitles will instantly appear in the video.
- If subtitles are not displayed, disable web browser extensions.
- Several users reported issues with their Internet Explorer browser and the Windows Netflix app. If you are using these programs to watch Netflix and the subtitles are not displayed, please switch to another browser.
Method 2 of 11: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Step 1. Play the desired video in the Netflix app
You can enable subtitles in any video in which they are. Step 2. Tap the screen to display the playback controls.
Do this while the video is already playing.
Step 3. Click on "Dialog" in the upper right corner
It is marked with a speech cloud icon. The audio and subtitle settings will open. Step 4. Click on the "Subtitles" tab.
A list of available subtitles will open. On iPad, you'll see both options at once.
Step 5. Tap on the desired subtitles and then tap "OK"
The selected subtitles will instantly appear in the video.
Method 3 of 11: Apple TV
Step 1. Update Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV 2 or 3, run Software Version 5.0 or later. If you're using Apple TV 4, install tvOS 9.0 or later. Step 2. Play the desired video and open the subtitle menu.
For this:
- Apple TV 2 and 3: Press and hold the center button on your remote
- Apple TV 4: Swipe down on the touchpad on your remote.
Step 3. Select subtitles
Highlight the desired subtitles with the remote control. Then press the Select button on the remote control.
Method 4 of 11: Chromecast
Step 1. Open the Netflix app on the device that controls the Chromecast
You need to change the subtitle settings on this device. This device can be an Android or iOS device. Step 2. Tap the screen of the Chromecast device to display the playback controls.
To do this, launch the video in the Netflix app. Step 3. Click on "Dialog".
It's in the upper-right corner and is marked with a speech cloud icon. Step 4. Click the Subtitles tab and then select the desired subtitles.
When you click OK, the subtitles will appear in the video being played.
Method 5 of 11: Roku
Step 1. Select the desired video
Do not launch it until you change the subtitle settings on the Description page.
If you have a Roku 3, play the video and press the Down button on the remote to open the subtitle settings
Step 2. Click on the “Audio & Subtitles” option
You will find it on the video description page. Step 3. Select the desired subtitles.
Available subtitles vary depending on the video. Step 4. Click Back to return to the Description page.
Subtitle settings will be saved. Step 5. Start the video.
The selected subtitle will be displayed on the screen.
Method 6 of 11: Smart TVs and Blu-ray Players
Step 1. Launch the Netflix app
Many smart TVs and Blu-ray players have a Netflix app. The process for enabling subtitles is device dependent, and older devices may not support subtitles at all. Step 2. Select the desired video.
The video description page opens, namely the Description page. Step 3. Select the “Audio & Subtitles” option using the remote control.
This option can be marked with a speech cloud icon. If this option is not present, the device does not support subtitles.
You can also play the video to open this menu and then press the Down button on the remote control
Step 4. Select the desired subtitles
They will appear on the screen as soon as you start the video. Step 5. Return to the video description page and start the video.
The selected subtitles will appear on the screen.
If you were unable to complete these steps, your device does not support subtitling for Netflix
Method 7 of 11: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4
Step 1. Play the desired video
PS3 and PS4 support subtitles (if present in the video being played). The process is the same for both consoles. Step 2. Press the Down button on the controller.
The Audio & Subtitles menu opens. Step 3. Highlight 'Audio & Subtitles' and then press the X button on your controller.
The subtitle settings will open. Step 4. Select subtitle options.
Subtitles will appear on the screen as soon as you select a language.
Method 8 of 11: Wii
Step 1. Launch Netflix and select the desired video
Don't play the video - just open the page with its description. Step 2. Press “Dialog” with the remote control.
This option is marked with a speech cloud icon and is located on the right side of the screen. If this option is not active, the selected video has no subtitles.
On Wii, you cannot change audio and subtitle settings from your child's account
Step 3. Select the desired subtitles
Select the subtitle language with the Wii Remote Control. Step 4. Start the video.
The selected subtitles will appear on the screen.
Method 9 of 11: Wii U
Step 1. Play the video on the Netflix channel
On Wii U, subtitles can be turned on as soon as you start a video. Step 2. Press “Dialog” on the controller screen.
This screen will display the subtitle settings. If there is no Dialogue option, the selected video has no subtitles. Step 3. Select the desired subtitles.
Do it with a controller. Step 4. Continue watching the video.
The selected subtitles will appear on the screen.
Method 10 of 11: Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Step 1. Play the desired video
Xbox One and Xbox 360 support subtitles (if present in the video being played). The process is the same for both consoles. Step 2. Press the Down button on the controller.
The “Audio & Subtitles” option appears. Step 3. Highlight 'Audio & Subtitles' and then press A.
Now you can select the subtitles you want. Step 4. Select subtitle options.
Once you do this, the subtitles will appear on the screen. Step 5. Disable closed captioning if you cannot disable closed captioning.
If closed captioning is enabled system-wide, subtitles will appear in Netflix even if they are disabled in the selected video.
- Xbox 360: Press the Guide button on your controller and then open the Settings menu. Select System> Console Settings> Display> Closed Captioning. Select “Off” to deactivate closed captioning for the entire system. This will get rid of the subtitles in the selected video.
- Xbox One: Press the Guide button on your controller and then open the Settings menu. Select Closed Captioning> Off. This will get rid of the subtitles in the selected video.
Method 11 of 11: Android device
Step 1. Start the video in the Netflix app
If the device supports the Netflix app, it supports subtitles. Step 2. Rotate the screen while playing video.
The playback controls will be displayed. Step 3. Click “Dialog” to open subtitle settings.
This option is marked with a speech cloud icon and is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
If this option is not active, the selected video has no subtitles
Step 4. Click on the "Subtitles" tab and select the desired subtitles
Now click "OK" - the subtitles will appear on the screen.
Advice
- The subtitle video must be watched within five minutes for the new subtitle settings to become the default. The same applies to turning off subtitles.
- Closed captioning is not available on classic Roku models, but is available on Roku 2 HD / XD / XS, Roku 3, Roku Streaming Stick, and Roku LT.
- Recently released films or TV shows may not have subtitles, but they will most likely be added within 30 days of being posted on the site.
- In the US, all Netflix videos must include closed captioning. This is due to a lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Deaf.