And its not just limited to telling you the latest weather updates and turning your lights off.
Alexa can also be used as an effective translation tool.
Well show you a number of ways that Alexa can translate words, phrases, and even whole conversations.
As time goes on, its likely these languages will be added.
it’s possible for you to say something like, Alexa, translate, would you like a drink?
in Danish, and Alexa will play the translation for you.
Alexa uses your default language and the language you specify.
To get started with Live Translation, say something like Alexa, translate French.
After a brief introduction, Alexa will beep and begin listening.
Speak in either English or French to hear the corresponding translation.
After you stop, there will be a brief pause before Alexa translates whats been said.
Once youre finished, just say, Alexa, stop.
If you own an Echo Show, youll also see the translation on screen.
However, theres also a way to see a transcript in the Alexa app.
Navigate to theMoretab along the bottom, then tapActivity.
Change the tab toVoice History.
Youll then see everything said during your translation session.
Tap the phrase to see the translated text.
3.Translated Skill
If youre having trouble understanding Alexa, try the Translated skill.
This skill has 37 languages available to translate from English.
No other base language is supported, unfortunately.
There are also options for different dialects of Spanish, like American Spanish or Latin American Spanish.
One of the best features of this skill is the ability to slow down translations and instantly repeat them.
While Alexas translations can sound a little robotic, My Translator sounds like a natural voice speaking your phrase.
After playing your translation, My Translator will ask if youd like to repeat the phrase.
This target language is then remembered for future occasions.
If youre frequently translating audio, then this skill might be preferable to Alexas native service.
But what if you’re frequently translating text?
