Accessing Subtitles in Netflix App

As the coronavirus takes the world by storm, more people find themselves quarantined in their homes. With this extended free time and limitations placed on social interaction, many turn to Netflix as a source of safe entertainment. The Netflix App is home to thousands of movies, documentaries, and TV shows, accessible for a thirty day free trial or through several monthly payment options.

Access to some of these shows, however, can be limited if one does not understand the language. Watching a movie in Spanish while being an exclusively English speaker can prove to be visibly difficult. Fortunately, the addition of subtitles to Netflix have allowed more people to watch more diverse forms of media, even without understanding the language. One particular example is the subtitles used for the increasingly popular KDramas. Without subtitles, someone who cannot understand Korean cannot understand much of the plot and the dialogue involved in the drama. Subtitles are words that appear on the screen as the characters speak or as the scene actions which require an explanation take place. Even when watching something on Netflix in one’s own native language, flashing subtitles can be a great way to be considerate and lower volume while still comprehending the story-line. Watching a show with subtitles can also help learn a new language, improving reading skills, listening skills, and also speed in doing both of these things.

The addition of subtitles in a variety of languages on Netflix has assured that the application runs more efficiently, gains more popularity, and attracts more users to watch more content. The following details will address accessing subtitles on Netflix, both on a phone and on a computer. This helpful addition will grant access to many of these aforementioned skills and perks. Turning on subtitles and changing the language of these subtitles is a valuable skill which will be explained in further detail in this article.

On a Phone

1. Open the Netflix App and log in.
2. In your account, open what you would like to watch. It can be a TV show, a documentary, a movie, or any form of media.
3. At the bottom of the screen, there is an option that describes audio & subtitles.
4. When clicked on, the audio options appear to the left and the subtitle options appear to the right. Selecting a specific language for audio means that the media which you are watching will play sound in that language. Selecting a language for subtitles means that the subtitles at the bottom of the screen while the media is playing will be in that specific language. The check mark to the right is indicative of which option the app is currently on.

On a Computer or Laptop

1. Go to netflix.com and log in.
2. In your account, open what you would like to watch. It can be a TV show, a documentary, a movie, or any form of media.
3. Similarly, there are several options listed at the bottom of the screen. In the bottom right-hand corner, there is a chat-like icon and when hovering over it, audio and subtitle options appear on the screen. Selecting among these is similar to selecting among them on a phone. The check marks this time, however, are at the left of the language and continue to indicate which language the audio and subtitles are currently in.

After completing and understanding these steps, enjoy using Netflix more efficiently! Whether you’re learning a new language, watching a foreign film, or being considerate of the noise, the addition of subtitles is a helpful addition to your Netflix experience. From now on, language is not a barrier and sound is not a concern. Watch a larger variety of media with less restrictions. Enjoy!