Change Netflix language in your account settings or while watching

Netflix lets you change the language in two places: your account settings (which changes the menu language and default subtitle language) or during playback (which changes just that episode or movie). The fastest route depends on whether you want to change the language once or make it your default across all titles.

If you want Netflix menus, buttons, and descriptions to appear in a different language, go to your account settings. If you want to watch a specific show in another language or with different subtitles, you can change it while the video is playing — this change applies only to that title, not your whole account.

Key Takeaways

  • Account settings control the language of Netflix menus and your default subtitle and audio language for all new titles you watch.
  • You can change the language of a single episode or movie during playback without affecting your account settings.
  • Not every title is available in every language — Netflix shows you which audio and subtitle options exist before you start watching.
  • Changes to account settings take effect immediately, but you may need to refresh the app or sign out and back in on some devices.
  • Mobile apps, web browsers, and streaming devices all have the same language options, though the steps to reach them differ slightly.

Change your account language through settings

To change the language Netflix displays in menus and buttons, sign into your account on a web browser or the Netflix app. On a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account. Scroll down to Language and click the dropdown to choose a new language. On the Netflix app for phone or tablet, tap More (three horizontal lines), then Account, then Language.

This change affects the language of all menus, buttons, and descriptions across your account. It also sets the default audio and subtitle language for new titles you start watching. If you have a household profile (a separate profile for another person in your home), each profile can have its own language setting — changing one profile's language does not change another's.

On some devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick, you cannot change the language through the Netflix app itself. Instead, change the language in your device's system settings, and Netflix will follow that language. Check your device's settings menu for language or region options.

Change the language for a single title during playback

If you want to watch one episode or movie in a different language without changing your account settings, start playing the title. On a web browser or phone app, look for a speech bubble icon or Audio & Subtitles button — the exact location varies by device, but it is usually in the playback controls. Click or tap it to see all available audio languages and subtitle languages for that title.

Select the audio language you want to hear and the subtitle language you want to read. This change applies only to that title. The next time you watch something else, Netflix returns to your account's default language settings. On some devices like smart TVs, the audio and subtitle options may be in a different menu — check the playback controls or pause the video to find them.

What languages Netflix offers

Netflix supports over 30 languages for menus and account settings, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and others. The exact list depends on your region — some languages are available only in certain countries.

Not every title is available in every language. A show or movie may have audio in English and Spanish but subtitles in 10 languages, or vice versa. Netflix shows you which audio and subtitle options are available before you press play, so you can check whether the language you want exists for that title.

Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick

If you change your account language but the menus still appear in the old language, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Netflix app. On a web browser, press F5 or Ctrl+R (Windows) or Command+R (Mac). On a phone or tablet app, close the app completely and open it again. On a smart TV or streaming device, sign out of Netflix, wait 30 seconds, and sign back in.

If the language still does not change, check whether you are signed into the correct profile. Netflix accounts can have multiple profiles, and each profile has its own language setting. Make sure you are viewing the profile you intended to change. If you changed the language on a shared device, other people using different profiles will see their own language settings, not yours.

Changing language on different devices

The steps differ slightly depending on what you use to watch Netflix. On a computer, sign in at netflix.com, click your profile icon, select Account, find Language, and choose from the dropdown. On an iPhone or Android phone, open the Netflix app, tap More, tap Account, and select Language.

On a Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or other smart TV device, you usually cannot change the language within the Netflix app. Instead, go to your device's system settings, find the language or region option, and change it there. Netflix will display in whatever language your device is set to. If you want Netflix in one language and your device menus in another, you may need to use a different device or sign into a different profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Each profile on a Netflix account has its own language setting. If you share an account with family members, each person can set their profile to display Netflix in their preferred language. Changes to one profile do not affect the others.

What if a show does not have audio in the language I want?

Not every title is available in every language. If a show has no audio track in your preferred language, you can watch it in another language with subtitles in your language instead. Netflix shows all available audio and subtitle options before you start playing, so you can see your choices upfront.

Does changing my account language affect other people watching on my account?

Only if they are using your profile. If other people have their own profiles on your account, their language settings stay the same. If they sign into your profile, they will see the language you set. To avoid confusion, make sure each person has their own profile.

Can I change the language on a smart TV if Netflix does not have a language menu?

Yes. Go to your TV or streaming device's system settings and change the language there. Netflix will follow that language setting. Some devices call this "System Language" or "Region" — check your device's manual or settings menu for the exact name.

Will my language choice stay the same if I watch on a different device?

Your account language setting follows you across all devices — if you set your account to Spanish, Netflix menus will appear in Spanish on your phone, computer, and TV. However, if you change the language of a single title during playback, that change applies only to that device and that title.