You can see a show or movie’s supported audio and subtitles languages in its description section on Apple TV.Ģ) The settings you choose above apply to the Apple TV app and similar Apple apps like iTunes/Movie Store. In this case, that show will play in its original audio language.

For example, suppose you set the audio and subtitles language to French, but the TV show you’re trying to watch is not available with French audio, nor it has subtitles available in French.

Select the language you want to see all your video subtitles in.ġ) Even though you can set your default audio and subtitle languages, they will work only when available.

Scroll down to Automatic Subtitles and click once to turn it Off.

Set default subtitle language on Apple TV

Now, pick the audio language you want, except Auto.įrom now on, Apple TV will play shows and movies in the dubbed audio language you chose in step 4.

Scroll down to Audio Language and select it.

After that, your Apple TV will automatically play videos in the preferred audio language (if available) and also display the subtitles in the chosen language. Now, if you have to watch a one-off video in another language, then it isn’t a big deal to change the audio and subtitle language from the video player screen using the subtitles button and the audio button.īut, if you always want to enjoy TV shows and movies in a specific language, then you should change the default audio and subtitle settings of your Apple TV.

Change the default audio and subtitle language.

Change the audio and subtitles language right on the video player screen.

However, you have two options if you prefer to watch the content or read subtitles in another language: Subtitles: If what you’re playing is in a different language than your Apple TV’s language, then automatic subtitle kicks in based on the language of your Apple TV (Settings > General > Apple TV Languages). About audio and subtitle language on Apple TVĪudio: By default, videos you start watching on Apple TV play in their original audio language.

This tutorial shows you how to set your preferred default audio and subtitle languages on Apple TV, as well as the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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