AiThaoVoice messages for those who do not type
Many older relatives find typing hard. A voice message is easier: they speak as they would on the phone, and you receive their words as text and as a spoken translation. Ask them to keep each message short and to speak close to the phone.
One family group, everyone in their own language
In a group chat every member reads in their own language. A parent can write in Vietnamese, a daughter-in-law read in Russian and a cousin abroad in English, all in the same conversation. Photos and videos need no translation at all, and they often say the most.
Calls for the moments that matter
For birthdays and news, call. With translation on, each person hears the other in their language, or reads subtitles where a spoken translation is not available. Agree beforehand to take turns; family calls tend to have everyone speaking at once, which is the hardest case for translation.
Small habits that help
- Use names rather than “he” or “she” when it matters who you mean.
- Avoid local jokes and idioms at first; they rarely survive translation.
- For anything medical or legal, bring in someone who speaks both languages.
Questions
Can a relative use AiThao without a phone number or email?
Yes. An account needs neither; you can add them with their username or QR code.
Can I send photos in a family group?
Yes, along with videos, files and voice messages; everything in the group is end-to-end encrypted.