Enable Auto Dubbing and Change Audio Language on YouTube

How to Enable Auto Dubbing and Change Languages on YouTube.

Learn how to turn on auto dubbing and switch translation languages in the YouTube app. I’ll show you the steps to enable audio translations on both iPhone and Android devices, so you can watch videos in your preferred language.

Enable Auto Dubbing and Change Languages on YouTube Video.

How to Enable Auto Dubbing on YouTube

1. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Play a video that supports auto dubbing (not all videos have this feature).
3. Tap the screen to reveal the player controls.
4. Tap the Settings icon (gear symbol) in the top-right corner.
5. Select “Audio track” from the menu.
6. Choose your preferred language from the available options.

If the video doesn’t have dubbing available, the option won’t appear.

How Auto Dubbing Differs from Subtitles

Auto dubbing provides translated audio, while subtitles only show text translations. Some videos have professional voiceovers, while others use AI-generated translations.

Changing Languages While Watching

1. Tap the Settings icon during playback.
2. Select “Audio track” again.
3. Pick a different language if available.

Your selection may be saved for future videos, but this depends on the content.

Managing Language Preferences

If you want to hear the original audio instead of translations:

1. Go back to the “Audio track” menu.
2. Select “Original” (if available).

Troubleshooting Auto Dubbing

• If you don’t see the option, the video may not support dubbing.
• Try updating the YouTube app if the feature isn’t working.
• Some languages may not be available for certain videos.

Conclusion

Auto dubbing is useful for learning new languages or understanding foreign content. YouTube may improve this feature in the future, allowing users to set default preferences for original vs. translated audio.

For now, test it out on supported videos and see if it works for you!