How to Change the Language on Hulu

Most shows and programs on Hulu are in English by default. This is great if you’re an English speaker, but not so much if you prefer Spanish, for example.

While there are no options to change your entire Hulu to work in the language of your choice, you can change the language of the programs you watch to suit your taste. We’ll show you how to change the language on Hulu easily.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on Xbox

If you’re using Xbox Entertainment, then you have all streaming devices in one place.

When using Hulu, you can change the language of the program you’re currently watching. To do so, do the following:

1. Press the Up button or swipe down on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Locate the Settings menu, indicated by the Gear icon on the bottom left of the playing bar. Press it or swipe up.
3. Once you open Settings, you will see choices for Captions & Subtitles for the program you’re currently watching.
4. Select the language you prefer.

Changing captions this way will preserve settings across shows, so the next show will have the same settings applied immediately if possible.

Some programs will have different listings depending on the language they are in. For example, South Park has a separate listing for the Spanish language call South Park en Español. You will need to find the correct version of the show you want to watch in your Hulu shows.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on PS4

PS4 has a similar feature to Xbox, and it has support for the latest versions of the Hulu app, so changing the language in it is likewise similar:

1. Press the Up button or swipe down on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Locate the Settings menu (the Gear icon on the bottom left).
3. Once you open Settings, you will see choices for Captions & Subtitles for what you’re currently watching.
4. Select the language for the subtitles that you wish to use.

As with Xbox, the Hulu app on your PS4 will save these settings for the next shows, so you don’t have to change subtitles every time you open a program.

Of course, be on the lookout for alternate-language programs in your show list. They are usually the only way to get the audio in Spanish, rather than simply the subtitles.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on a Firestick

If you’re using a Fire TV Stick, using and changing Hulu is just as easy:

1. Swipe down on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Swipe up or press to open the Settings menu.
3. Once in Settings, you will see choices for Captions & Subtitles for the program you’re currently watching.
4. Press On or Off. Select the language of the subtitles.
5. Hulu will save these settings for all future shows so you don’t have to change it again until you want the subtitles removed.

As usual, look for the Spanish version of the shows you’re watching to get the best audio and experience in your preferred language.

The Fire TV Stick is a great way to enjoy Hulu, so it would be a shame not to be able to understand the program you’re watching to the fullest.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on Roku

Hulu is available in its latest version on most newer Roku products so you can watch shows on your favorite streaming device. To enable subtitles on Roku, follow these steps:

1. Swipe down on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Swipe up or press to open the Settings menu.
3. You will see the choices for Captions & Subtitles for the program you’re currently watching.
4. Press On or Off. Select the language of your choice for the subtitles.
5. Hulu saves these settings on your account, so you have the convenience of subtitles for your future shows as well.
6. Alternatively, look for a different language version in the show list on the main Hulu menu. Your show might not have subtitles because the show itself is available in the language that you want.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on an Apple TV

There are several versions of the Apple TV, so changing the language will differ based on the model you’re using.

If you’re using an older Apple TV model (3^rd generation and earlier):

1. While the show is running, press the Up button on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Press Up again to show more Settings.
3. Find Captions and then choose among the available languages.

If you’re using a 4^th gen or newer Apple TV:

1. Swipe down on your remote to pull up the playback bar.
2. Swipe up or press to open the Settings menu.
3. Under Captions & Subtitles, press On for the language you want for the subtitles.

Hulu will save these settings on your profile so you don’t have to repeat this until you’re ready for something else.

You can also search for shows in another language on your Apple TV directly from the main Hulu menu. By doing this, you can have the audio in your preferred language.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on a PC in Chrome

If you’re using a PC, you are most likely using Chrome to watch Hulu. If you are, changing the language of your show is easy. Follow these steps:

1. Move your cursor to the bottom left. The playback bar should open.
2. To the left, you’ll see a Gear icon. Press it.
3. Click on the Subtitles and Audio option in the menu.
4. Choose the Audio you prefer or Subtitles in the language you want.
5. Some shows don’t have audio in other languages, but you can find the entire show in that language on the main Hulu menu.

These steps will work for all browsers and also on a Mac.

How to Change the Language on Hulu on Mobile

If you’re watching Hulu on your phone, changing the language is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Open Hulu on your mobile device of choice and begin playing a show.
2. Tap on the screen to reveal playback options.
3. Select the Gear icon in the upper right corner.
4. Select the Audio and Subtitles options, then select the desired language.
5. You can swipe the settings down to return to your show.
6. If you don’t see Spanish, the show is likely available in Spanish from the main menu. Search for the show on Hulu and select the Spanish version.

How to Format Subtitles in Hulu

If you have enabled subtitles in Hulu on your TV, there are a few options to customize their appearance to best suit your viewing experience. To change these settings, follow these steps:

1. From the main Hulu menu (Home), select Account.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Subtitles and Captions.
4. Adjust the settings according to your needs.
5. Once you’ve adjusted the settings, go back to save them. Hulu will apply these settings for all subtitles on your account.

If you’re using an older model of TV or streaming device, use the option Caption Formatting under Account to find these settings.

On an Apple TV, you can find these settings in the Accessibility menu under General.

You can adjust any of the following settings for subtitles:

1. Font Family
2. Font Color
3. Font Scaling/Size
4. Font Opacity
5. Font Edges
6. Subtitle Background Color
7. Subtitle Background Opacity
8. Window Color
9. Window Opacity
10. Presentation

Is Hulu Available in Other Countries?

If you want to watch Hulu, you might be wondering where it’s available. So far, Hulu has not expanded past the United States, so if you’re traveling overseas, you won’t be able to watch Hulu.

Hulu has previously attempted to open a service in Japan, aptly named Hulu.jp, but that endeavor hasn’t panned out. Hulu.jp was acquired by a Japanese company and currently maintains the programming for its viewers using Hulu’s existing infrastructure.

As such, it’s uncertain if and when Hulu will arrive on the global stage.

If you want to watch Hulu in a country outside of the USA, you may want to look into VPNs. You can use a good VPN app to change your digital location so you can access all of Hulu’s shows from anywhere in the world (that has internet access).

Hulu as You Want It

Now that you’ve read this article, you know all about changing the language on Hulu on your favorite streaming device. You can use this to watch Hulu in any language you prefer. Watching shows is a great way to become conversant in a language that you’re learning.

What shows do you like to watch on Hulu? Do you use captions or think that they are a distraction? Let us know in the comment below.