Stop Auto- Dubbed Language on YouTube
How to Stop Auto-Dubbed Language on YouTube
By Smart Step Blog | Updated July 2025
๐ Why Is YouTube Playing Auto-Dubbed Audio?
Recently, YouTube has started automatically playing some videos in a dubbed language based on your region or preferences. This AI-based feature aims to help non-English speakers, but for many users, it can be frustrating — especially if you prefer the original creator’s voice.
๐ How to Turn Off Auto-Dubbed Language on YouTube
Here are the steps to disable the auto-translated or dubbed voice on different devices:
๐ฑ On Android & iOS (YouTube App)
- Open the YouTube app.
- Play the video that's playing in a dubbed voice.
- Tap the gear (⚙️) icon or three-dot menu.
- Select Audio track or Language (if available).
- Switch to Original Audio or English or your preferred language.
Note: Not all videos support audio switching yet.
๐ป On Desktop (PC / Laptop)
- Open the YouTube video in your browser.
- Click the settings (⚙️) icon in the bottom-right.
- Choose Audio Track (if available).
- Select Original Language.
๐ Change YouTube Language Settings
Sometimes YouTube chooses dubbed content based on your interface language. You can change it like this:
- Go to youtube.com or open the app.
- Click your profile picture → Language.
- Choose English (US) or your desired language.
๐ฏ Quick Fix: Clear YouTube App Cache (Android)
If nothing works, clearing your YouTube app cache can reset language preferences:
- Go to Settings → Apps → YouTube.
- Tap on Storage → Clear Cache.
- Restart the app.
๐ค Why YouTube Is Using AI Dubbing?
YouTube’s new AI dubbing technology aims to break language barriers. It automatically translates popular content into regional languages to boost global reach. However, users can still choose to hear the original audio manually until YouTube adds a permanent setting to turn it off.
๐ Final Words
Auto-dubbing might be useful for some, but if you prefer original voices, now you know how to disable it. Stay updated by subscribing to our blog for more tech tips and YouTube tricks!
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