Amazon Prime Video offers a huge selection of movies and shows in multiple languages, with a wide range of subtitles available.After all, watching a movie in a language you don't understand can leave you disappointed.
Also, sometimes subtitles are required even in a language you understand.Therefore, for the best experience, it's best to control both audio and subtitle settings.Here's how to do it when you're enjoying Amazon Prime Video content.
What is Audio Description?
Audio Description is an accessibility feature that helps everyone fully experience a show or movie.It provides the narration for everything that happens on the screen.These include body movements, scene changes, background descriptions, clothing, and facial expressions.
Unfortunately, the voice description feature is not available for all Amazon Prime Video content, only some movies and shows.You'll see this tag on any show or movie's details page, as the audio description tag is placed next to the other language settings.
To use Audio Description on Amazon Prime Video, you need to enable it after starting the movie.Regardless of your Amazon Prime subscription type, you can use Audio Description.
How to Turn Audio Descriptions and Subtitles On or Off on Amazon Prime Video (Desktop)
When watching Amazon Prime Video on the desktop, subtitles and audio descriptions are in the same area.First, navigate to the Amazon Prime Video section of the website and follow the steps below.
1. Select a movie or TV show.
2. Click "Watch Now".
3. Select the subtitles and audio icon (looks like a speech bubble).
4. Select Subtitles and Audio Options.
Once you open the subtitles menu, you'll see several different languages to choose from, often including a closed caption option -- make no mistake, subtitles and subtitles are not the same.Available languages vary, and voice descriptions are not available in all languages.
You can choose any number of languages, but only those languages marked with audio description will narrate the entire video.If you want to turn off the audio description or change the subtitle language, you can visit the same area.
You can also open "Subtitle Settings" for further customization.These settings include changing the font size and display of subtitles.You can choose from a set of pre-stored options, including different background and text colors.
How to Turn Audio Descriptions and Subtitles On or Off on Amazon Prime Video (Mobile)
All movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video will include subtitles and audio options areas.The only problem with the mobile version is that the smaller the screen, the smaller the text.Other aspects are basically the same as those on the desktop.
1. Open the Amazon Prime Video app.
2. Select a movie or show.
3. Click Play.
4. Select the subtitles and audio icon (looks like a speech bubble).
5. Select your option.
Additionally, on the Amazon Prime Video mobile app, when you read the description of a title you want to watch, you'll see a tab directly showing the available languages and subtitles.That means you don't have to waste time if a movie doesn't have the subtitles and audio you want.
How to Amazon Prime Video(Smart TV) to turn audio description and subtitles on or off
On smart TVs, the process is slightly different than on desktops and phones.Instead of just one option for subtitles and audio settings, there are two different icons for each.
1. Open Amazon Prime Video.
2. Select a movie or show.
3. Select Play.
4. Navigate to Subtitles to change subtitles.
5. Navigate to Audio Language to change the audio.
Enjoy Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video offers a rich selection of movies and shows in multiple languages, and it also offers viewers a variety of subtitle options available.Whether you like Hollywood blockbusters or international movies, Prime Video can meet your multilingual audiovisual entertainment needs.
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