Do you wish to change the Roku device to the preferred language? Roku supports over 30 languages, and you can change or alter it at any time from its Settings section. You can change the interface, captions, and audio language on your Roku device by following the guidelines in this article.
How to Change the Interface Language on Roku TV
- Launch the Settings menu on your Roku TV and select System in the list of options shown on the screen.
- On choosing the System section, you will notice a different list of options on the right side, whereas select the Language option.
- Choose your preferred language for the interface of your Roku TV.
How to Change Subtitle Language
- To change the Subtitle Language, you will have to first navigate to the Settings option.
- Select the Accessibility option and choose Captions Mode.
- Ensure that the Caption Mode is set to On Always or On Replay.
- Now, get back to the Accessibility menu and tap the Captions preferred language option.
- You can choose any one of the languages listed on the screen that streams the videos with the selected subtitle language.
Change Audio Language on Roku
- Go to the home screen on your Roku device.
- Choose the Settings option and click on Audio Settings.
- From the list of settings options, select Audio preferred language.
- There, you can pick your preferred language for streaming channels, and the chosen language will be used on your Roku device for audio when available.
Change the Streaming App Language on Roku
Even though you change the audio or subtitle language from your Roku settings, it won’t be reflected in the streaming apps you use. So, you need to change the language directly from the streaming app’s settings.
- Open any streaming app on Roku to change the language (Ex: Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Hulu, or Max).
- Play the movie or series and click the Down Directional button.
- Further, scroll through and select the Settings icon.
- From there, you can select your desired language under the Audio Language and Subtitle Language sections.
- Finally, the selected content will play on your Roku with the respective language.
Note: The exact steps to change the audio and subtitle language will differ on each streaming platform.
Is it Possible to Change the Language Without a Remote?
Yes. You can change the language on the Roku TV without the remote controller.
- Roku Remote App: Pick your smartphone and go to the Play Store or the App Store to install the Roku app. As a mandatory process, you will have to sign in to your account. Ensure to pair your remote app with the TV. Navigate to the Devices option and wait until it browses for your Roku device. Choose your Roku TV to start with changing the language settings.
- Physical Buttons of Roku TV: Roku’s physical buttons vary based on the TV model. So, you have to look for the buttons to select the Settings and proceed with the further steps with the help of the buttons to change the language on the Roku.
Roku Customer Service – How do you Contact Them? It is normal to change the interface, subtitle, or audio language on your devices based on your preferences. If you face issues while changing the languages, contact Roku customer support to resolve the problem.
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