Alexa is a voice assistant that can be used to control many devices in your home. One of her most popular features is the ability to control your smart devices with voice commands. You can use Alexa to turn on or off your lights, set alarms, and even change the temperature. But what if you want to translate some of these commands into another language? There are a few ways to do this. The first way is to use the Google Translate app on your phone. This will give you a list of translations for all of the commands that you want translated. Then, just type in the translation into Alexa and it will start translating it for you! The second way is to use Amazon’s Echo device. You can use Alexa’s voice command feature to translate any language into English. Just say “Alexa, translate Spanish text” and it will start translating it for you! The last way is to use Google Translate on your computer or laptop. This will give you a list of translations for all of the commands that you want translated. Then, just type in the translation into Alexa and it will start translating it for you! whichever method you choose, make sure that you have enough patience when translating these commands because they can take some time! And remember: don’t forget about safety! If something doesn’t work right after trying out these methods, don’t hesitate to reach out to customer service!
Alexa’s Live Translation service performs well. During testing sessions, we spit rapid-fire phrases in English, Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese, which Alexa was accurately able to translate within seconds of hearing them. Live Translation feels smooth and free of choppiness and unintended phrases. This is especially true with end-of-sentence breaks, which Alexa has become better at addressing over time.
Supported Languages on Live Translation
As of this writing in June 2021, Alexa supports six languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. This means that each language can be translated with the other and vice versa. The tally compares poorly with Google’s 27 languages, but it’s a good start.
How to Use Alexa’s Live Translation Mode
Next, tell any Alexa-enabled device the wake phrase: “Translate [language].”
After Alexa provides a reminder that the conversation will be “recorded to the cloud to improve service” in both languages, you will hear a beep. Speak for up to 25 seconds, enunciating every syllable well.
Upon hearing the phrase(s) you need translated, Alexa will pause briefly before returning the translation.
When Alexa hears your translations, you will then have the option to recite a different phrase in either language. Expect another brief pause before that phrase is translated again by Alexa.
To stop the translation session, say “Stop.”
On Echo Show devices, translations will show a live transcript on the screen.
How to Review and Delete Translation Conversations
Alexa records and stores all translation conversations in the ‘Voice History’ section of the Alexa app. To review and delete these conversations, open the Alexa app, tap on “More” in the bottom menu bar, and tap Settings > Alexa Privacy > Review Voice History.
To delete a voice recording, click on the downward arrow next to each voice recording and click on “Delete Transcript” or “Delete Recording.”
You can also visit Alexa Privacy Settings on your desktop to execute all of these changes.
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