Netflix Language Changed? How to Switch It Back?

Cassie 03/06/2025

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“Why has my Netflix changed language?” This generally happens when you move to another region or country, which is the main cause of Netflix language change since Netflix displays itself and contents according to the IP address. While Netflix provides a deep extensive of movies and TV shows for you to stream, nearly all movies and shows are available in multiple languages in subtitles and audio tracks. Also, Netflix itself is available in multiple languages for you to use according to your region. Sometimes you might find that the Netflix movie you are playing is playing in a different language or showing a subtitle language you don’t understand. How to change language on Netflix in such case so as to watch Netflix titles in desired language? This post would show you how to change Netflix language, including both Netflix display language and subtitle/audio languages.

Part 1: How to Change Netflix Language on PC?

If you are using a Windows/Mac computer or Chromebook, you will find that they share the same operation to change language on Netflix. Whether you are going to change the Netflix display language or video subtitle/audio tracks on computer, you could follow the below guide to learn how to change Netflix language.

1. How to change Netflix display language?

The below guide will show you how to change Netflix display language in detail, no matter you are using a Windows, Mac or Chromebook:

Step 1: Launch a browser and then open Netflix.com website. Log in with your Netflix account information.
Step 2: At the top-right corner of Netflix website, click your Profile.
Step 3: Choose the "Account" option on the drop-down menu.
Step 4: There will pop up an "Account" panel, where you need to scroll down to click the "My Profile" option.

Step 5: In the Language section, you need to click the "Change" button.
Step 6: Then, choose desired display language and then click the "Save" button to change Netflix display language.

After this, your Netflix will refresh automatically to the target language. You could then view all contents in the language you have just set. You could also determine subtitle and audio language preference here in the Profile panel.

2. How to change Netflix language for subtitle and audio track?

During Netflix video playback, you could freely choose the subtitle and audio if you find Netflix video is playing in other language. You could change Netflix language for subtitle and audio track by following the below steps:

Step 1: After you have logged into Netflix website and played a video, hover your mouse over the playback screen.
Step 2: At the bottom right corner, you could see a word balloon icon, by clicking which you could open the Audio and Subtitle setting panel.
Step 3: On the pop-up menu, you could see all available languages of subtitle and audio of target Netflix video. Just select desired language under Audio and Subtitles respectively to change Netflix language for subtitle and audio.
Step 4: If your preferred subtitle language is not available here, you will need to enable it first on the Profile page as described above.

Part 2: How to Change Netflix Language on Phone or Tablet?

If you are using a mobile phone or tablet to watch Netflix videos through browsers, you could still follow the steps mentioned above to change Netflix languages, including display language and subtitle/audio language. If you are using Netflix app to stream Netflix contents on mobile phone or tablet, it would be different from changing language on Netflix on browsers. You could follow the below steps to learn how to change language on Netflix app on iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.

1. How to change language on Netflix app (display language)?

Step 1: Kick off the Netflix app on your phone or tablet, and then log in with your Netflix account information.
Step 2: After you log in, on the profile selection interface, click the "Edit" icon at the top-right corner.
Step 3: Then, click the edit button (displayed in a pencil icon) on the target profile to enter the profile setting panel.

Step 4: On the new pop-up interface, click the "Display Language" option.
Step 5: Then, on the new "Display" window, select the target language as the Netflix display language.

Once you have set the target language, the Netflix app will load to the target profile and will display in the language you have just set. It should be noted that once you have set the Netflix display language, the changes will also apply to the default language of target subtitle and audio.

2. How to change Netflix subtitle and audio language during playback on phone and tablet?

During playing Netflix video on smart phones and tablets, you could also change the subtitle and audio language to other languages other than the default ones. Follow the below steps to learn how to change subtitle and audio language on Netflix.

Step 1: After logging into Netflix with your own account, play back the target movie or show.
Step 2: Once the playback starts, you could see playback controls on the screen.
Step 3: Click the "App Settings" icon on the "My List" option.

Step 4: Now, you could change the audio and subtitle language.

The changes will take effect instantly during playback. It should be noted that the subtitle and audio languages vary upon your location and Netflix content.

Part 3: How to Change Netflix Language on TV or Streaming Devices?

If you want to learn how to change the language on Netflix on TVs or streaming devices, you could follow the below guide.

1. How to change Netflix display language on smart TV or streaming devices?

Step 1: On smart TV or streaming device, log into Netflix from a computer or mobile phone.
Step 2: From the settings menu, click the "Account" option.
Step 3: Then, you need to choose the target profile and then select "Language > Display Language" option.
Step 4: Choose desired display language and then click the "Save" button.

2. How to change Netflix default subtitle and audio language on smart TV or streaming device?

To change Netflix subtitle and audio language, you need to follow the below steps.

Step 1: Log into Netflix from a computer or mobile on your smart TV or streaming device.
Step 2: Open "Account" and then choose target profile to change subtitle and audio.
Step 3: Choose "Language > Audio & Subtitle Languages (or Shows & Movies Languages)" at the bottom.
Step 4: Click the "Save" button to save changes and quit the settings panel.

Part 4: Why Has My Netflix Changed Language Suddenly?

Sometimes you might find that your Netflix has changed languages suddenly. How does this happen? Why has your Netflix changed languages? There are quite a few causes for this, as listed below:

Part 5: How to Download Netflix Videos with Multi-language Subtitles and Audio Tracks?

Netflix allows you to download titles for offline viewing through the Netflix app, but Netflix only provides 2 most relevant languages. However, there are solutions for you to download Netflix videos with multiple language subtitles and audio tracks. For example, CleverGet Netflix Downloader could help you download Netflix movies and shows to up to 1080P MP4/MKV files with multiple subtitles and audio tracks.

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You could follow the below guide to learn how to download Netflix videos with multi-lingual subtitles and audio tracks.

Step 1: Kick off CleverGet on your computer, and then log into Netflix.com website on it with your Netflix account.
Step 2: Play back the target movie or show you want to download.
Step 3: At the bottom right corner, click the round icon to start parsing target Netflix video page.
Step 4: Once the parsing completes, there will pop up a window that lists all available download options.,/p>

Step 5: Select the download option, choose output format, and then choose desired subtitles and audio tracks for downloading.
Step 6: Finally, click the “Download” button to start downloading Netflix videos.

Once the download starts, you could view all downloading tasks on the right sidebar. Wait for the download to complete. Once the downloads complete, you get Netflix videos offline with multi-lingual subtitles and audio tracks.

Part 6: FAQ

1. Can I set different languages per profile?

Yes, Netflix enables you to set display languages for each profile respectively.

2. How do I change my location on Netflix?

You could only change your location on Netflix when you move to other places. But you could make use of VPN to fake your location. Be noted that Netflix provides different contents for different locations, so be careful for location change.

3. What languages are available on Netflix?

You could change the Netflix display languages between 20+ languages. Not all display languages are available as subtitle and audio languages for specific Netflix title.