TalkaloStart a bilingual video call with family or friends
When both people want to see each other and follow both languages, use a Talkalo video invitation. The host starts in the iPhone app and the guest opens the link in a supported browser. This creates a separate two-person conversation, with translated speech and bilingual captions for both participants.
Before you start
- The host needs Talkalo on iOS 16 or later and usable credits. Both people need internet and microphone access; video also needs camera permission.
- Agree which language each person will speak. Check that the pair is available in the chosen call mode.
- Tell the guest that the link opens a separate Talkalo call. A supported phone or computer browser is enough; they do not need a Talkalo installation or account.
Step by step
Create a video call
Choose video in Talkalo, set both speakers’ languages and enable AI translation. Check the host’s balance and current rate.
Send the invitation
Share the link through your usual messenger or another channel. The messenger delivers the invitation; it does not host the translated conversation.
Let the guest join
The guest opens the link, checks the displayed language and allows microphone and camera access. Complete host admission when required.
Test one short exchange
Each person says a short sentence. Check that both translated speech and original-plus-translated captions are available before continuing.
Take turns and check details
Avoid overlapping speech. Confirm names, dates and arrangements together in the captions, and end the call when you are finished.
Phrases to prepare
- “Please open this invitation in your browser and allow the microphone and camera.”
- Explain what the link is before sending it.
- “I will speak [language]. Please choose [language] for your side.”
- Each person’s language must match what they actually speak.
- “Let me finish this sentence, then it is your turn.”
- Short turns make it easier to follow recognition and translation.
Confirm before you finish
- Both people can hear and see the intended translations and know how to control their camera and microphone.
- Any dates or plans discussed have been checked in both languages rather than inferred from one translated phrase.
Requirements and limits
The host pays credits for connected time; the guest does not need a Talkalo subscription or credit purchase. This is not unlimited or offline calling.
The invitation does not translate a call already running in FaceTime, WhatsApp or WeChat. This mode is for two people, not a group meeting.
Questions and answers
Does the guest need an app or account?
The guest can use the invitation in a supported browser without installing Talkalo or registering a Talkalo account. Link validity, permissions and admission still apply.
Do both people see captions?
Yes. Unlike a call to a regular telephone number, both participants in a supported Talkalo link call can see original and translated captions.