Let’s face it, subtitles make it easy to understand movies in different languages. However, if you’re wondering how to turn off subtitles on Netflix, you’ve stumbled on the perfect blog.

Fortunately, Netflix offers settings that allow you to manage video subtitles. But with so many supported devices — TVs, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles—knowing how to disable them isn’t always straightforward.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to turn off subtitles on Netflix across any device in just a few clicks.

Part 1: Reasons you might need to turn off subtitles on Netflix

Here are some of the reasons why you might want to turn off subtitles on Netflix:

1. To enjoy a distraction-free viewing experience.
2. You understand the language that’s being spoken in the movie.
3. You want an uncluttered screen without text overlaying the visuals.
4. You’re challenging yourself to understand a new language that you’re learning.

Part 2: How to turn subtitles on Netflix on TV

If you stream Netflix on your TV and want to turn off subtitles, we've got you covered. In this part, we will walk you through the steps to turn off Netflix subtitles on different smart TVs, including Roku TV, Google TV, Apple TV, and Samsung TV.

How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix on Roku TV

Step 1: Play the movie or TV show you intend to watch.

Step 2:  Select “Audio & Subtitles” in the description page.

Step 3: Click on “Off” under “Subtitles” and select “OK” to apply the changes.

How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix on Chromecast & Google TV

Step 1: If you’re using “Chromecast,” tap on your screen. For Google TV, press the down button on your remote.

Step 2: Hover over the “Dialogue” icon that appears on your Chromecast screen.  For Google TV, select Audio & Subtitles.

Step 3: When the “Audio & Subtitles” option appears on your screen, select the Off option under Subtitles and press “OK” to continue watching your movie.

How to Turn off Closed Caption on Netflix on Samsung TV/ Apple TV

Step 1: Swipe down on your remote while watching a movie.

If you’re using Apple TV 2 or 3, press the Center button on your remote.

Step 2: Once the audio/subtitle option pops up on your screen, select the Off option under Subtitles.

Part 3: How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix on Phone

Turning off Netflix subtitles on your smartphone is pretty simple. We’ve shared the steps to do it on Android and iOS devices below;

How to Turn Off Subtitles on the Netflix Android App

Step 1: Launch Netflix app and play the movie that you want to watch.

Step 2: Tap on the movie screen to access the playback controls. Then, select “Audio & Subtitles” from the bottom of your screen.

Step 3:  Choose “off” to turn off the subtitle.

How to Turn off Subtitles on Netflix on iPhone/iPad

Step 1: Run the Netflix app on your iPhone and play a movie or TV show that you want to watch.

Step 2: Tap on your movie screen to access the playback controls and select “Subtitles.”

Step 3: Choose “Off” to turn off your subtitle.

Part 4: How to Turn Off Netflix Subtitles on Mac/PC

For Mac/PC users wondering how to turn off subtitles on Netflix, we’ve explained how to do it in the steps below.

Step 1: Open Netflix and play the movie/TV show that you want to watch.

Step 2:  Hover over the screen to access the playback controls.

Step 3: Click on the icon that looks like a text message icon at the bottom-right corner to access the “Audio & Subtitles” settings.

Step 4: Select “Off” under subtitles to turn the feature off.

Part 5: How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix on Consoles

The steps to turn off Netflix subtitles are similar for almost every console. So, whether you’re using a PlayStation or Xbox, here are the steps you need to follow to turn off subtitles on Netflix.

Step 1: While you’re watching a movie, navigate to the “in-player menu” and click on the “Dialogue menu.”

Step 2: Toggle off the “Subtitles” option under the special audio and subtitles menu.

Part 6: How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix on Website

Step 1: Open Netflix’s website and sign in to your account.

Step 2: Play a movie and hover over your screen to access the “Playback settings.”

Step 3: Click on the “Subtitles icon” at the bottom-right side.

Step 4: Choose “Off” under the subtitles menu to turn it off.

Troubleshooting: My Netflix account always defaults to subtitles on!?

If your Netflix subtitle is always turned on by default, and you’re wondering how to fix it, here are some tips that you can use;

For Kids Titles

1. Play a movie with a maturity rating for teens or above and change the preferred subtitle language.  This will automatically set your default subtitle to the chosen language.

For Xbox

1. Go to “Settings” and select “System” (Xbox 360) or “Ease of Access” (Xbox One).
2. For Xbox 360 (If you’re using Xbox One, proceed to the next step), choose “Console Settings,” > “Display.”
3. Select “Closed Captioning.”
4. Click on “Off” and save your settings.

For other devices, you need to contact Netflix customer service to be able to turn off subtitle.

Helpful Tip: How to Customize Netflix Subtitles for a Smoother Watch

Instead of navigating Netflix settings on each device individually, there’s a more efficient way to customize your Netflix settings for any device. Yes, what you need is StreamFox for Video.

Eassiy One-stop Streaming Video Downloader—StreamFox for Video allows you to customize your Netflix video settings and download movies locally to be able to watch on any device, including smartphones, computers, and TVs.

This software allows you to choose from different subtitles (including soft subtitles, hardcoded subtitles, and external subtitles) to enhance your Netflix viewing experience on any device. And it supports various languages, including English, traditional Chinese, German, etc.

Additionally, StreamFox allows you to download unlimited movies, no matter the Netflix plan associated with your account.

How to use StreamFox for Video to customize Netflix Subtitles

Step 1: Start “StreamFox for Video” on your computer.

Sign in to your “Netflix account”.

Step 2: Select the movie(s) you will like to download.

Check the box next to the selected movies and click on “Add Queue”.

Step 3: Click on “Preferences” > “Advanced” and select “Subtitle.”

Choose the type of subtitle that you want to use for the movie. StreamFox supports the following subtitle types;

1. Hardcoded Subtitles: Allows you to permanently embed subtitles in your Netflix video. Also, the subtitles cannot be turned off or edited and will display on any media player.
2. Soft Subtitles: These types of subtitles are encoded as separate tracks, allowing you to toggle them on or off. However, it’s important to know that some media players may not detect them properly.
3. External Subtitles: These subtitles are saved as independent files (.srt or .vtt) that can be edited. They require manual importation and may not be compatible with all players.

Step 5: Choose a video format and click on “Convert All” to conevrt the selected videos.

Step 6: Once the videos have been converted, go to the “Finished” tab and select “View Output File” play the video with the selected subtitles.

FAQs

Where is the subtitle button on Netflix?

The subtitle button appears while you’re watching a video. Simply tap or click the screen to reveal playback controls, then select the speech bubble icon (usually at the top or bottom of the screen, depending on the device you’re using). From there, you can turn subtitles on or off and change the language or appearance.

Why can't I turn off subtitles?

If you can’t turn off subtitles, it could be due to one of these reasons:

1. The subtitles are forced (this means it is a foreign-language content).
2. Your device’s subtitle settings may override Netflix’s.
3. You’re using “Kids’ profiles”. Kids' profiles on Netflix often have limited subtitle control.  Try switching profiles or adjusting subtitle settings on your device directly.

How do I reset my Netflix settings?

Unfortunately, Netflix doesn’t offer a single “reset all” button. However, you can do the following;

1. Sign out of and sign back in to your Netflix account.
2. Clear the Netflix app cache on your device.

Conclusion

Turning off subtitles on Netflix doesn't have to be complicated, no matter what device you're using. Whether you prefer adjusting settings manually or using a third-party tool like StreamFox for Video for more efficient customization, the choice is yours. By customizing your viewing experience, you can focus fully on the story without unnecessary distractions.