Subtitles are valuable, but not always necessary. To disable subtitles Netflix follow these easy steps for various Netflix platforms including phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, smart TVs, and web browsers. While the Netflix user interface and settings vary from platform to platform, the gist is pretty much the same.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles in a web browser
To turn off subtitles in a web browser such as Chrome and Edge, hover over the icon that looks like a dialog box. Select Off in the Subtitles section.

How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Android
Follow the steps below to turn off Netflix subtitles on any Android mobile device.
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During video playback, tap screen, to display a progress bar.
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Select Audio and subtitles .
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In chapter » Subtitles » select « Off .».
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Select Apply .
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on iOS
Follow the steps below to turn off Netflix subtitles on any iOS mobile device.
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While the video is playing, press » Audio and subtitles» .
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Under Subtitled select Off .
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Select x, to return to the video.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Google Chromecast
If you are using Google Chromecast To stream Netflix from your Android or iOS device to your TV, go to the Netflix settings menu on your mobile device and follow the instructions above to disable subtitles.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Apple TV
If you are watching Netflix on your device Apple TV use one of the methods below to access the subtitle settings, depending on which version you have.
- For Apple TV 2 or Apple TV 3, hold center button on the Apple TV remote.
- For Apple TV 4 or Apple TV 4K, swipe touch panel on the Apple TV remote.
Then select Off in the Subtitles section.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Roku
If you’re watching Netflix on a Roku device, there are two ways to disable subtitles.
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Below the description page for the video, use the Roku remote to select Audio & Subtitles .
To turn off subtitles after the video starts, select » Back» on your Roku remote to display the video description page. Or follow the instructions below.
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In chapter » Audio and subtitles» select » Off .». Once it’s checked, click the » Back» to return to the description page and resume playback.
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Also, if you have a newer Roku model, you can turn off subtitles while playing videos. Click Up on the remote control to access the progress bar and other options.
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Remote control select icon » Audio and subtitles» and press » OK» .
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Select Off in menu subtitle options and press OK .
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Blu-ray players, Smart TVs and set-top boxes
If you are watching Netflix on a Blu-ray player, Smart TV or set-top box, turn off subtitles using the device’s remote control to select icon dialogue . Under Subtitles select Off .
There are many brands and types of Blu-ray players, smart TVs and set-top boxes, so instructions may vary slightly.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on PlayStation
If you’re watching Netflix on a PlayStation 3 or 4, turning off subtitles works the same way on Blu-ray or another device. Switch to badge dialogue and select » Off» AT section » Subtitles «.
How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Xbox
If you are watching Netflix on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, the steps are different compared to PlayStation. Here’s how to do it.
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When playing a video on Netflix, select arrow » Way down» on an Xbox controller.
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Select icon dialogue .
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Click button A to display the subtitle setting.
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Under Subtitled select Off .