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How to turn on subtitles

Subtitles and audio language on movies, series and live channels.

Many movies and series come with several subtitle and audio tracks inside the video. Smartersing shows you every track the video includes and lets you switch in a couple of clicks, without restarting.

On Android TV and Firestick

  1. Start a movie, an episode or a channel.
  2. Press the middle button (OK) on your remote to show the player controls.
  3. Move to the subtitles button and press OK.
  4. Under Subtitles, choose a language. Choose Off to hide them.
  5. Under Audio, choose another language if the video has one.

On a phone or tablet

  1. Start a movie, an episode or a channel.
  2. Tap the video to show the controls.
  3. Tap the subtitles button and choose your subtitle or audio language.

Why is a language missing?

The list shows the tracks included in that video by your provider. If a movie has no French subtitles, for example, they are not in the file. Try another version of the movie in your playlist, as providers often offer several (for example "MULTI", "VOSTFR" or "SUB").

Live channels rarely carry subtitles. Movies and series usually have the most choice.

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