Timekettle M3 Translation Earbuds Review - Do they work?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ย. 2022
- The Timekettle M3 Translator Earbuds might not be perfect but they have certainly impressed me with their ability to translate things to a point of understanding. After trialing a few different languages in real life situations, they get the tick from me and will be travelling with me in future.
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1:13 Languages
2:26 Connecting the App
3:10 Modes
3:13 1: Touch Mode
3:50 Changing the Languages
4:20 2: Listen Mode
4:44 3: Speaking Mode
5:10 Speaking Mode Demonstration
7:48 Offline Mode + Kettle fish
8:15 Listening to Music + Active Noise-Canceling
8:45 Conclusion - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
I just recently met a woman who speaks Spanish and I speak English I've been using my Google translator to communicate with her. This looks like just what I been searching for thank u so much
Same here
Brilliant review, thank you. What an awesome product!! 👏
Glad it helped.
I bought the Timekettle M3 earbuds, but my experience has been extremely disappointing. They are practically unusable as they exhibit significant delays in voice translation and does not trasnslates continuously. They pause translating and skip the conversation going in between. Also it's not accurate. Accuracy would be around 50%-60% only.
Not usable for meetings, classes and conferences.
Google Translate, in comparison, performs much better. I suspect this might have been a sponsored video, but I don't recommend purchasing these earbuds as they are a waste of both money and time.
It depends on what language you're trying to translate with Google Translate. because Google Translate is garbage for East Asian languages. Google will translate sentences into the most unhinged things ever. I use Papago for every language
You did better than me. Mine won't work with my phone. I'd hate to buy a newer phone just to use this.
Tech takes time to develop. And you're the input needed to develop that tech. Time will tell.
Thanks bro. I just saw it in another TH-cam comment that these kinda earbuds exist. Searched for how to use them, and your video came first. Great demonstration. ❤
Glad it help. They’re not perfect but they do help a lot.
@@MakeLifeClick Is this real? I was told that Chinese don't invent anything. Just steal or copy.
Many thanks for the great review! Do you know if two devices can be connected at the same time? So the people that are in a conversation can have both earphones instead of sharing one and one? 😅
Are the buds actually doing anything or just the app? Any reason why it shouldn’t work with AirPods?
Gracias 🙏
Does it work if I am wearing the earbuds and I am with a group of people that are talking in another language, will it be able to translate the conversation? Or do they all need to have earbuds as well? Is there a mode for this situation?
I will need to ask you something, it seems neat and a great tool, but which one would you recommend for me? Is the one in your review or the edge? because I'm in Germany and I have classes in real life in german, and I don't understand anything, probably would be best to invest in the most expensive one? Thank you
@alejandramugica4078 I am in Germany too. Quick question, did you buy something if so which one ? I am also looking to buy one. If you can share your experience it will be great. thanks
I need it for listening my speaking is pretty good in most of countries I want to go to
Can you pair it with iMac. When watching a foreign language?
Do they have these in a style that wraps around your ears?
Does anyone know how to use it to connect to Spotify? Can’t seem to use it as a speaker
Would you say it’s suitable in a group setting where I’m trying to understand what they are saying in more detail, and if so, which mode exactly? In this case, it is not necessary for the other people to hear the translated version back. Conversation style, but with multiple people
It seems quite nice. However, there are concerns that sensitive information might leak to the Chinese government since these are products from a Chinese company. Is this a valid concern? Maybe I worry too much.
People should be warned and aware that little as one word can be translated to mean something you never imagined and set off a series of events that could become a dangerous threat or issue that you may never be aware of. Do not rely on any translator without some live person to verify the translation entirely.
In the offline mode are you able to select the 8 languages you wish to access or are they predetermined?
You choose a language and there are 8 to choose from total. I expect they will release more languages as they become available for off-line.
@@MakeLifeClick What are the 8?
@@timhoward5 According to their site this are the 8 languages, English-Chinese, English-Japanese , English-Korean , English-French , English-Spanish , English-Russian, English-German
Chinese-English, Chinese-Japanese, Chinese-Korean, Chinese-French, Chinese-Spanish , Chinese-Russian, Chinese-German
I’m considering these for work. What I need is to be able to communicate with Spanish speaking workers until I can speak it a little better. A couple questions. Would they work in listen mode if two Spanish speakers were talking and my device was close to them? How does it handle slang/ obscenities, because on my crews if you don’t understand that it can create confusion? Lastly aren’t there apps that would achieve the same thing? I don’t understand what the earbuds provide if you need a device to do the “heavy lifting” so to speak, couldn’t you just use a regular set of earbuds connected to a translation app?
need some help please
how do i use the M3 to listen to a live group talk on tiktok from my phone - translate from chinese (example) to english to the ear bud
the ear bud is connecting to my phone i hear them but still is in chinese not translating them talking in english
or is this not possible ?
You would need to put your audio on speaker, or attach to an external speaker to play the audio. Have you tried that?
@@MakeLifeClick had to use laptop with 1 bud near the speaker , translation was very average from a tiktok live feed talk compared myself talking & it translating in the buds.
could not get it to work with tiktok on the phone , the speaker cuts out to buds (bluetooth) only get listening not translation
Asking a stranger to put in an earbud to have a conversation is a non-starter. Until the other person can speak into the phone, this will not be useful for two-way conversations with strangers.
The M3 has a mode for that but the fluentalk T1 is even better for conversations with strangers.
@@MakeLifeClick I just looked it up, and the Fluentalk T1 appears to only have one mic and one speaker. For this to be practical, we need a speaker and mic for each person in the conversation. I don't see that the Fluentalk does anything different or better than a cell phone. We need the device owner to have headphones on and a native speaker to speak into the phone.
we just need a device that lets you speak in that language fluidly
Great theory, but aren't the 40 languages only available while online? If out in public, you'd need a new sim card with airtime to be online right? Assuming very limited offline translations?
Is there Thai and Tagalog?
Does the product also translate into Uzbek?
So What Does This Do That Google Translate On Your Phone And Simple Pair Of Ear Buds Can't?
Going to the nail salon and finally knowing what’s being said without being an obvious twit
Can it translate while you speak to someone over the telephone?
Yeah but can they here when someone else is talking. If it only hears you because you're wearing the earbuds it kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it?
Almost bought a timekettle until I realized it’s not a translator, it’s a Chinese spyware. It tracks where you are, who you talk to and what you say.
has anyone tried using these to translate from a movie or radio? I've heard that they struggle with that.
They would struggle to keep up. I would see these as a means to travel and communicate. You need some control over the speed of the conversation I.e be able to slow it down if you need to.
🤔 Have a co-worker. She knows that we don't speak Spanish. Take advantage . She tries to talk About bad things Half the time it's instinct Or mention of the name to figure out what she's doing. And sometimes google translate can't cut it But anythin's better than nothing I wonder how good these Really work ?
Got the M3 model today. Not as useful as expected. Can't leave your phone alone while translating. Everything this item does can be used with regulator earbuds and Google translate...
thank you for this reply. an actual user of the M3! are you still using them? Google translate can be used in translation mode also. will test that out with regular airpod type headphones
Can you also answer phone calls with it?
sure
How much of this and how to order?
So the edge is faster ?
It has a better chipset but translation time - I still have to test.
Seems like you’d need a good WiFi which is not always possible in South America. ..
They do have an off-line mode also
It is mentioned that this has active noise cancellation. But I see nowhere on the earbud, app or manual as to how to enable/disable.it.
I believe it’s always on.
“High-precision Active Noise Cancellation(ANC)”
After pairing, mine doesn't show touch mode, listen mode, speaker mode. My menu only shows
Chat
History
Text Translation
About
Contact us
Custom Translation.
What am I doing wrong?
Hmmm…I can only demonstrate what I’ve shown in the video. If your following those steps but getting a different result I’d check with Timekettle. Definitely the M3?
@@MakeLifeClick update, I reset them 3 times with no luck. However, turning on location solved the problem.🤷♂️
This device would also be a great way to learn a foreign language
👍🏻
The biggest problem I have with wireless earbuds is the limited charge time and the number of times the batteries can be recharged before they stop working entirely. Every type of lithium batteries have recharge issues from laptops to bluetooth devices and electric power tools although electric cars cost the most to replace EV batteries.
How will theses do in a church setting?
Probably not brilliant if the pastor talks quickly and shouts alot. Worth trialling them for sure.
So listen mode, do I have to have my phone on me?
Yes.
You can talk at the same time with the edge ?
I have a set on the way which I’ll review and let you know.
so it works like the free Microsoft translator and ear buds like I used for free now
Yes, but offline is a big advantage. And I think this executes better IRL.
Is it appropriate for Google Meet conversations?
You’d have to have a really good audio signal from meet. It would work but you might also need to ask them to slow down a lot and offer simple sentences.
I can't get mine to work
Reach out their support? Hard to resolve without more details. Mine still work. Make sure they’re all charged up and Bluetooth connected to phone.
Does the voice sound like a robot?
BT isn't working for me
Make sure to check you’ve disconnected from other Bluetooth devices and headphones/earbuds.
you should ask that family member to tell you then next innovation so you can invent it first
Ha! Yes, I should.
It's really not hard to predict the future. In the future, everyone will have an app on their phone that will pair up with another phone with a simple tap. Then you can talk on your earbuds, and the native speaker will talk on their own earbuds, and everything will work perfectly. Alternatively, if you only have one phone, you'll put on your earbuds, and the native speaker will talk and listen from your phone. The issue isn't predicting the next innovation; that's easy. The hard part is developing it.
So it's not translating earbuds, it's an app that theoretically could work with absolutely any earbuds
Not really. Each earphone operates independently for conversations. Hence why you can separate them. Each translation is related through the correct earbud.
@@MakeLifeClick I mean you, that's called spacial audio, and could be done with any decent pair of ear buds like Samsung beans or airpods that has a mic in each bud and is controlled via the programming in the app. Don't get me wrong it's still cool, but until it's built into the headphones themselves without the need of a phone. They're selling an app but marketing the earbuds themselves as the product.
Foreigners, be aware of what you say in front of people in your own language especially on the bus lol
Lol
Same to natives speakers.
If your testosterone levels are low it’s not gonna matter any way 😂 🐱
Low test comment@@DreamCatchAah
Just stick with the old fist to inside elbow while making angry face. Saying ,you liiike?!
But when u go to talk back....
We tested that, it works. It can help not to have too much notice but it worked and the text on the screen was enough understand what was meant.
Wow. Sucks for this company. The AI pin will crush this at product launch.
What about ear protection. Ya know like to cover the bud from other peoples ear trash
You forgot the Indian English....BTW I wouldn't share my earbud with anybody for hygienic reason
No one would like to put the earbud already some one use :::))) not a good idea
Great for family though, or friends and partners. I have alcohol swabs if needed. Cheap.
No they do not work. At all (Thai)
In all modes?
Complete disappointment.
Just got mine. Left earbud not functioning at all.
Web chat not active when seeking support.
Menu: text translation only Eng - Chinese -and even this is not working properly.
Have downloaded offline language translation package, paid by reedemed Fishes ...
very confusing and useless and ...
it was supposed to be a Christmas gift.
Wow. It’s like you have a completely different product. Just get a replacement? Mine are still good and taking them away next week.
2 days ago, repeated yesterday = 4 emails, 3 chat msgs asking what to do with my bad earbud - no reply. But yes, they sent yesterday me some promo material for Christmas sale WTF. Seeing your video I decided to purchase, keeping you responisible promoting shixxy company.
Sorry, are you saying you got the replacement?
sometimes you mumble
Thanks. I’ll work on that.
@@MakeLifeClick because your content is great for Global audience not just English speakers