Fact · Languages and accents
Google Translate speech input requires a device with a microphone.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“If your device has a microphone, you can translate spoken words”
Translate by speech (Google Translate Help, Computer), Google Translate Help, 2026, Help page text.
Open the original- What it measures
- Google help page text (Computer version) as read on 2026-10-17.
- What it does not show
- Google describes the microphone requirement for the Translate app. The page gives no speech option for devices without a microphone.