Are you looking for information on how to change the language on Netflix? Netflix is used by about 337000 users in South Africa. Most of these people view Netflix as an alternative to DSTV. Netflix offers a variety of international shows, making it appealing to some people. Those that wish to stream local content usually opt for Showmax. If you are one of the Netflix users, you may be looking to change the language while streaming your shows. Is that possible and how can you do it?
How to change Netflix audio language
The following is how to change your Netflix audio language;
- You can change the audio and subtitles language on your phone. To do this, you need to open the Netflix app. Once logged in, click on the Menu icon (represented by the three lines.) You can also click on your profile picture. Next, click on Manage Profiles. Choose the profile for which you wish to change the langauge. Go to Audio and Subtitles Languages. Now you can choose your preferred langauge.
- It’s also possible to change the the Netflix audio and subtitles langauge on a desktop computer or on a laptop. To do that, you need to log into your Netflix account. Next, click on Account. Choose the profile for which you wish to change the language. Go to Langauge. Now go to Shows and Movies Languages. Choose your preferred language. When done, click on Save.
Does Netflix support all languages?
That’s how to change the language on Netflix. In this article, we were focused on changing the audio and subtitles language. You can also change the display language. So, which languages does Netflix support?
At the moment, Netflix supports up to 20 languages. These include Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and much more. Note, however, that not all shows will support your language of choice.
When you play a show, Netflix automatically makes available up to 7 languages. That’s based on your location and on your settings. While playing a movie or any other show, you will see all the languages that are available for that show. You can then choose the one that you prefer.
Summary
In this article, we showed you how to change the language on Netflix. We focused on changing the audio and subtitles languages. The good news is that Netflix supports a wide range of languages across the globe. The ones that will be available to you will depend on your location.
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