Pocketalk in Action

  • Can I Connect Any External Speakers?

    Yes, Pocketalk is compatible with Bluetooth® 4.0, so you can connect to speakers (and headphones) that support Bluetooth. Connecting external speakers via Bluetooth might be useful if you want much higher volumes on the audio output. Please note that Pocketalk does not come equipped with any audi...
  • Can I See My Past Translations?

    Yes, Pocketalk can store up to 10,000 translations. To view your translation history, just follow the below steps: [In the case of Pocketalk S] From the Home screen, swipe down from the top portion of the screen and you will see a timeline with the list of translations carried out in the past. F...
  • Can Pocketalk Translate Long Sentences?

    Pocketalk is designed for conversations. Speak the way you normally do, in full sentences, not statements. Pocketalk can handle up to 30 seconds of speaking per translation.
  • How Do I Access The 82 Languages?

    All 82 languages are on the device once connected to the internet! There is no need to download individual language files at all. You might find more than the 82 languages in your device but we don't count the extras as one of our supported language. This is because we count a supported language...
  • How Do I Operate Pocketalk?

    Pocketalk is very easy to use once you have the hang of it. [In the case of Pocketalk S] On the Home screen, just choose your two languages (tap on language name to get a list of other languages to choose from). Once your two languages are chosen, then just use the “talk button” just below. To ...
  • How Do I Use Pocketalk To Translate?

    First, make sure you are connected to the internet. To select the languages to translate to/from, tap on the languages displayed on the bottom of the home screen. A list of languages will be displayed. Select the language and tap “OK” in the upper right corner. Optionally, you can tap on the mic...
  • How Long Does The Battery Last?

    [Pocketalk S] The battery on Pocketalk S will last for a full 4.5 hours of continuous talking. If put into sleep mode with a full battery, it will last for 2.5 days. [Pocketalk W] The battery on Pocketalk W will last for a full 7 hours of continuous talking. If put into sleep mode with a full ba...
  • I keep getting a "Language not supported” message

    This is one of the languages that isn’t included in our 75 languages. The languages we support are counted when it does “audio input”. That means you can use one of our supported 75 languages to translate into these language in one direction. These bonus languages do not translate back to any oth...
  • What Adapters Are Supported For Charging?

    We recommend using generic USB to AC adapter converters that are designed for Android smartphones. You can also charge directly from any PC USB port. Neither Pocketalk W nor Pocketalk S come with USB to AC adapter converters included in the package, so if you would like to charge the device from...
  • What Are “Favorite” Translations And How Do They Work?

    As you continue to use Pocketalk, it stores a history of your translations – simply scroll through the list to see past translations. If you want, you can press and hold on a translation to mark any as “Favorite” translation. A star then appears on the Home Screen to easily recall your favorite t...