This move comes after Alexa started allowing users to communicate with Alexa in multiple languages. The last update of Alexa added multilingual support where it could shuffle between multiple languages which made it easier for non-English users. Now, this live translation feature aligns with their last update which was in November 2020. The Live translation feature will enable users to talk even when they do not speak the same language. For example, if one person is speaking in German while the other is not a German speaker, Alexa can translate the conversation in real-time.
How to Enable Live Translate in Alexa?
Talking about how simple the live translation feature is, it can be enabled with a simple command. All a user has to do is say something like ‘Alexa translate German‘ and then it will beep signaling the start of the translation. First, it will identify the language spoken, and then it will begin translating the conversation. It is even designed to accommodate the pauses between sentences. Not only will Alexa translate the conversation but it will also show the transcript of the conversation on the display screen of the Echo devices. Neural machine translation technology also enables Alexa to translate efficiently. Once the user has finished their conversation, he/ she has to say ‘Alexa stop‘ and it will stop translating. How Alexa’s live translation feature will compare with other players like Interpreter Mode of Google is yet to be seen.
