--- title: "Alternate audio tracks" slug: "alternate-audio-tracks" updated: 2025-10-22T16:01:01Z published: 2025-10-22T16:01:01Z canonical: "documentation.deltatre.com/alternate-audio-tracks" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.deltatre.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Alternate audio tracks | Mobile | Tablet | Web | TV | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ![android_watermark.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490958972956.svg) | ![iOS.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490959197852.svg) | ![android_watermark.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490958972956.svg) | ![iPadOS.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490914682524.svg) | ![HTML5.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490951859100.svg) | ![android_watermark.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490958972956.svg) | ![tvOS.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5569247809180.svg) | ![HTML5.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490951859100.svg) | ![Roku.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4490959071132.svg) | ## What are alternate audio tracks? > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility note:** Supported on DIVA 5.2 on Android and Apple onwards. Alternate audio tracks represent the sound that accompanies a video stream. Audio tracks and video streams exist as separate entities. Given multiple audio tracks are available within the loaded video, DIVA supports audio track selection. Operators can choose to specify a particular audio track for a video via APIs. ### Does the Audio and Subtitles icon always appear? No, the audio and subtitles icon is dynamic, meaning if an audio track selection is available, the icon appears. If an audio track selection is not available, the icon is **not** visible. The audio and subtitles icon supports three states: | State | Icon | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | Default | ![Audio and subtitles icon - default.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129942808604.png) | No audio track is applied to the video | | Hover | ![Audio and subtitles icon - hover.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129959864220.png) | The icon displays a tooltip when hovered over | | Active | ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) | An audio track is applied to the video | 💡 To learn about Subtitles and Closed Captions, read our [subtitles and captioning](/v1/docs/subtitles-and-captioning) article. ### Can the audio track selection be changed? Yes, if enabled, users can change the video's audio track if alternate options exist - changes made apply for the duration of the DIVA session. Audio track options reflect those available in the video stream. The selection saves locally and applies when loading subsequent videos. If an audio track does not exist for a newly selected video, a default audio track (configurable by an operator) is selected. Select an option below to see an example of this feature: Native mobile/tabletResponsive mobile/tabletResponsive webWebTVAndroid TVtvOSRoku ### Managing audio tracks on native mobile (Android) > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility note:** UX/UI improvements from [Android 5.2](/v1/docs/android-52-q4-22) 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to display player controls. 2. Tap the **Audio and Subtitles** icon ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) at the top of the screen. If additional audio tracks are available, a chevron icon displays. 3. Tap *Audio* to display the sub-menu of alternate audio tracks. ![Android mobile portrait (CC:AD).png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6130145750300.png) 4. Select an alternate audio track from the available options. Upon selection, a tick icon displays. The change is saved locally and applied when loading streams. By default, the audio track is set to *English* - this is configurable based on client requirements. ![Android - mobile portrait - language selection (CC:AD).png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6130167196572.png) --- ### Managing audio tracks on native mobile (iOS and iPadOS) > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility note:** UX/UI improvements as of the [Apple 5.2](/v1/docs/release-notes-ios-52-q4-22) release. 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to display player controls 2. Tap the **Audio and Subtitles** icon ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) at the top of the screen. The currently selected audio track displays on the right side of the menu. If additional audio tracks are available, a chevron icon displays. 3. Tap *Audio* to display the sub-menu of alternate audio tracks. ![iOS landscape - CC:AD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6130046007452.png) 4. Select an audio track from the available options. Upon selection, a tick icon displays. The change is saved locally and applied when loading streams. By default, the audio track is set to *English* - this is configurable based on client requirements. ![iOS - portrait - AD:CC.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6130106671004.png) ### Managing audio tracks on Responsive mobile > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility note:** UX/UI improvements from [Web 5.2](/v1/docs/responsive-web-52-q2-23) 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to display player controls. 2. Tap the **Audio and Subtitles** icon ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) at the top of the screen. The currently selected audio track displays on the right side of the menu. If additional audio tracks are available, a chevron icon displays. 3. Tap *Audio* to display the sub-menu of alternate audio tracks. ![Alternate audio tracks (UI refresh) mobile.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868758104348.png) 4. Select an audio track from the available options. Upon selection, a tick icon displays. The change is saved locally and applied when loading streams. By default, the audio track is set to *English* - this is configurable based on client requirements. ![Alternate audio track options (UI refresh) responsive mobile.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868767298844.png) --- ### Managing audio tracks on Responsive tablet 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to display player controls. 2. Tap the **Audio and Subtitles** icon ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) at the top of the screen. The currently selected audio track displays on the right side of the menu. If additional audio tracks are available, a chevron icon appears. 3. Tap *Audio* to display the sub-menu of alternate audio tracks. ![Subtitles and captioning UI refresh (tablet).png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868950683420.png) 4. Select an audio track from the available options. Upon selection, a tick icon displays. The change is saved locally and applied when loading streams. By default, the audio track is set to *English* - this is configurable based on client requirements. ![Alternate audio tracks (UI refresh) responsive tablet.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868953362460.png) #### ### Managing audio tracks on Responsive web > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility note:** UX/UI improvements as of [Web 5.2](/v1/docs/responsive-web-52-q2-23) 1. Hover anywhere on the screen to display player controls. 2. Select the **Audio and Subtitles**icon ![Audio and subtitles icon - active.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6129943710236.png) at the bottom of the screen. The currently selected audio track language displays on the right side of the menu. If additional audio tracks are available, a chevron icon displays. 3. Select *Audio* to display the sub-menu of alternate audio tracks. ![Subtitles and captioning UI refresh (web desktop).png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868819701916.png) 4. Select an audio track from the available options. Upon selection, a tick icon displays. The change is saved locally and applied when loading streams. By default, the audio track is set to *English* - this is configurable based on client requirements. ![Alternate audio track options (UI refresh) web.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/7868862184476.png) #### ### Managing audio tracks on WebTV ![Audio tracks panel - Android TV, Roku.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6488429659804.png) Using the remote: 1. Select the *up* arrow to display player controls. ![webTV - interactive timeline - up arrow.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410545704722.png) ![Audio tracks - audio button selected.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6490332925340.png) 2. Select the *left* arrow to navigate to the audio icon ![Audio_button_webTV_-_dark.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410540829074.png) ![Remote_backwards.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410546049042.png) 3. Select *OK* with the audio icon in focus to display the audio panel. ![webTV_-_interactive_timeline_-_OK_arrow.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410546279570.png) 4. Select *up/down* arrows to choose a preferred audio track. ![WebTV_remote_-_Up_down_arrows.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410546293522.png) 5. Select *OK* with the preferred audio track highlighted. ![webTV_-_interactive_timeline_-_OK_arrow.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410546279570.png) 6. Select the *left arrow/back* button to exit the audio panel. ![webTV remote - back:left arrow.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6130306190236.png) #### Managing audio tracks on Android TV ![Audio tracks panel - Android TV, Roku.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6488429659804.png) Using the Android circular remote control: 1. Select *up* to display the player controls. ![Android control - up button.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5216408529564.png) ![Audio tracks - audio button selected.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6490332925340.png) 2. Select *left* to navigate to the audio icon ![Audio_button_webTV_-_dark.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410540829074.png) ![Android control - left button.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5216408829852.png) 3. Select the *middle* button with the audio icon in focus to display the audio panel. ![Android control - ok button.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5216409766940.png) 4. Select *up/down* to choose a preferred audio track. ![Android control - up:down button.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5216425435164.png) 5. Select *left/back* button to exit the audio panel. ![Android control - left:back button.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5216426215324.png) #### Managing audio tracks on tvOS > [!WARNING] > **Compatibility information:** DIVA supports tvOS 15+ DIVA on tvOS uses native OS behavior. Refer to the Apple TV User Guide for details on [*adjusting audio during playback*](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/tv/atvbab8af9b3/15.0/tvos/15.0#:~:text=Table%20of%20Contents-,Adjust%20Apple%20TV%20audio,-During%20playback%2C%20you). ![DIVA tvOS - Subtitles and Captioning.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5573138875548.png) #### Managing audio tracks on Roku ![Audio tracks panel - Android TV, Roku.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6488429659804.png) Using the Roku remote control: 1. Select the *up* arrow to display player controls. ![Roku - up.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5254749163676.png) ![Audio tracks - audio button selected.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/6490332925340.png) 2. Select the *left* arrow to navigate to the audio icon ![Audio_button_webTV_-_dark.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/4410540829074.png) ![Roku remote - left.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5254749587356.png) 3. Select *OK* with the audio icon in focus to display the audio panel. ![Roku - OK.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5254784241948.png) 4. Select *up/down* arrows to choose a preferred audio track. ![Roku - up:down arrow.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5254862295836.png) 5. Select the *left* arrow/*back* button to exit the audio panel. ![Roku - left:back arrow copy.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/5254784795932.png)