Movies Anywhere offers a convenient way to consolidate your digital movie library, but accessing content in your preferred language can sometimes be tricky. Changing the language on Movies Anywhere depends primarily on the settings offered by the individual streaming service you’re using to watch the movie, not Movies Anywhere itself. This article will guide you through the process, explaining how to navigate different platforms and providing answers to frequently asked questions.
Understanding Language Settings on Movies Anywhere
Movies Anywhere acts as a central hub, linking your accounts from various digital retailers such as iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play/YouTube Movies, Vudu, and Microsoft Movies & TV. When you purchase or redeem a movie through one of these retailers, it becomes accessible through Movies Anywhere and, therefore, any connected service.
However, Movies Anywhere doesn’t host or stream the movies directly. Instead, it provides a portal to the content housed on the connected streaming platforms. This means the language options – audio tracks, subtitles, and closed captions – are controlled by the individual service where you’re watching the movie.
Therefore, to change the language, you need to access the playback settings within the specific streaming app or website you are using. For example, if you’re watching a movie on Movies Anywhere through your Amazon Prime Video account, you’ll adjust the language settings within the Amazon Prime Video interface, not within the Movies Anywhere app itself. This can sometimes be confusing, but understanding this core principle is key.
Navigating Language Settings on Popular Platforms
Different streaming services offer varying methods for changing language settings. Here’s a brief overview of how to do so on some of the most popular platforms connected to Movies Anywhere:
Changing Language on Amazon Prime Video
During playback on Amazon Prime Video, look for the “speech bubble” or “CC” icon. Clicking this icon typically allows you to select your preferred audio language and subtitles. The interface may vary depending on the device you’re using (e.g., TV, mobile app, web browser), but the core functionality remains the same. You may also find these settings within the general settings menu of your Amazon Prime Video account.
Changing Language on iTunes/Apple TV
On Apple devices, during playback, you can usually access language settings by tapping the screen. This should bring up controls, including a “speech bubble” icon. Select this icon to adjust the audio and subtitle settings. You can also set default language preferences in your device’s accessibility settings.
Changing Language on Google Play/YouTube Movies
When watching a movie on Google Play Movies or YouTube Movies, look for the “CC” icon during playback. Clicking this allows you to enable or disable subtitles and, sometimes, choose from available audio tracks. The specific interface may vary slightly depending on whether you’re using the YouTube app, the YouTube website, or a connected device.
Changing Language on Vudu
On Vudu, language options are typically accessible during playback. Look for the “speech bubble” or settings icon and select your preferred audio language and subtitles. The user interface is generally straightforward and easy to navigate.
Changing Language on Microsoft Movies & TV
Microsoft Movies & TV usually displays subtitle and audio options during playback, often accessible via a settings icon or a menu button. Explore the playback controls to find the language settings.
Troubleshooting Language Issues
Sometimes, even when you know where to look, language options might be limited or unavailable. This can be due to several factors:
- Limited Availability: Not all movies offer multiple language options. The language tracks and subtitles available depend on the film’s distributor and the specific platform.
- Regional Restrictions: In some cases, language options might be restricted based on your geographic location.
- Technical Glitches: Occasionally, technical glitches can prevent language options from appearing correctly. Restarting the app or device can sometimes resolve this issue.
- Incorrect Default Settings: Ensure your default language settings on your device and within the streaming service are correct.
If you’re still facing difficulties, contacting the customer support of the specific streaming service you’re using is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you further understand how to change the language on Movies Anywhere:
FAQ 1: Does Movies Anywhere have its own language settings?
No, Movies Anywhere does not directly offer language settings for playback. The language options are controlled by the connected streaming service you’re using to watch the movie.
FAQ 2: Why can’t I find the language settings within the Movies Anywhere app?
The Movies Anywhere app is primarily a library management tool. It links to your digital movie accounts but doesn’t stream the content itself. Therefore, the app doesn’t have playback controls or language settings.
FAQ 3: What should I do if a movie I bought on iTunes only plays in English on Amazon Prime Video?
This indicates the specific version of the movie on Amazon Prime Video may only have the English audio track. You would need to check if the iTunes version offers multiple language options. Since you own it on iTunes, playing it there with your preferred language would be the solution.
FAQ 4: How do I change the default subtitle language across all my connected services?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal setting to change the default subtitle language across all connected services. You’ll need to adjust the default language preferences within each individual streaming platform’s settings.
FAQ 5: A movie I purchased is supposed to have subtitles in my language, but they’re not showing up. What’s wrong?
First, ensure subtitles are enabled in the playback settings of the streaming service. If they are enabled and still not appearing, try restarting the app or device. The subtitles might be temporarily unavailable due to a glitch. As a last resort, contact the streaming service’s customer support.
FAQ 6: I changed the language on one device, but it didn’t change on another. Why?
Language settings are typically device-specific. You need to adjust the settings on each device individually, as they are not automatically synced across all your devices or accounts.
FAQ 7: Does the language selection on Movies Anywhere affect the language options on the original purchasing platform?
No, changing the language settings on a connected platform (like Amazon Prime Video) doesn’t affect the language options on the original purchasing platform (like iTunes). The language settings are unique to each service.
FAQ 8: Are all movies on Movies Anywhere available in multiple languages?
No, the availability of multiple languages depends on the film’s distributor and the specific streaming platform. Not all movies offer multiple audio tracks or subtitle options.
FAQ 9: Where can I find information about the available languages for a specific movie before I start playing it?
The availability of languages is usually listed on the movie’s information page within the streaming service’s app or website. Look for details on supported audio languages and subtitle options before starting playback.
FAQ 10: If I redeem a code for a movie on Movies Anywhere, how do I know which language options will be available?
The language options available depend on the service where the code is ultimately redeemed (e.g., Vudu, iTunes). The language availability will match the version of the movie on that particular platform.
FAQ 11: Can I download movies from Movies Anywhere to watch offline in my preferred language?
Whether you can download movies and watch them offline in your desired language depends on the features offered by the connected streaming service. Some services, like Amazon Prime Video and iTunes, allow downloads, while others may not. Furthermore, you must download it within the native app of the service. The language options for offline viewing are determined by the downloaded version.
FAQ 12: What happens if a movie is only available in English on all my connected platforms through Movies Anywhere?
If a movie is only available in English across all connected platforms, there isn’t much you can do within Movies Anywhere. You might consider purchasing or renting the movie from a different service or source that offers the desired language options.