YouTube adds “Dubbed” label for AI-translated audio on Android TV

A few months back, YouTube rolled out an AI dubbing feature, a smart way to make videos reachable to more people worldwide. Now, YouTube on Android TV has added a simple “Dubbed” label to show which videos use AI to translate their audio.

We noticed this “Dubbed” label popping up over the weekend while browsing YouTube on Android TV and Google TV devices. It’s not super common yet, though. For example, if you look up a video like “100 Layer Sfogliatella,” the tag might not show up, but the audio could still play in your local language. That’s because YouTube automatically dubs non-native language videos based on where you are.

The “Dubbed” label looks a lot like the “Subtitles” tag you’re probably used to seeing. It’s just a small gray box sitting below the video’s title, channel name, and view count. There’s also a tiny icon of a person speaking, hinting that the original sound isn’t in your language. It’s tricky to spot every time, but we managed to snap a blurry yet clear-enough picture of it.

How many people can see this tag isn’t totally clear yet—it seems to depend on the video creator. On a computer, you’ll spot it below the title when you open a video. On TVs, though, it’s harder to notice since the player controls shrink once you hit play, which is why this tag helps.

All YouTube creators can use AI-dubbed audio, but they can turn it off when uploading if they want. When it works well, it’s impressive, though it’s not flawless. Sometimes, the translations miss small details or local flavor. Still, this could mean more videos to enjoy when you’re relaxing with YouTube on your smart TV or Android TV box. It’s a small step, but it makes finding dubbed content a bit easier!