Summary
Timekettle X1 is a handheld device that claims to do it differently (read: better) using AI. It’s an independent solution that currently supports up to 40 languages and 93 accents. It even works offline (for select languages) and supports translations through a loudspeaker or a pair of earphones.
The Timekettle X1 hubs are used to deliver translated voices right into your ears. The half-in-ear design makes the earbuds easier to fall out, and Timek kettle’s gesture of including earhooks and silicone pads to keep them steady feels thoughtful.
The next mode is purely for listening to another person speak without having to talk yourself. In this mode, you choose the languages, place the hub closer to the audio source, and then tuck both earphones inside your ears. The earphones listen and then relay the message back to the hub, which takes about a second to translate.
Timekettle X1 Interpreter hub can make multilingual voice calls like regular internet calls. Each unit is assigned a six-digit phone number that can be used to call another unit anywhere on Earth so long as they are connected to the internet. The facility is currently available free of cost and offers near-instant translation.
The Timekettle’s expansive list of features further aids in facilitating communication for different scenarios. In theory, this sounds like an indispensable tool, especially for business settings. The X1 hub still suffers from some operational issues, especially repetition of phrases and out-of-context translations.
