Timekettle to Launch 'X1 Meeting Interpreter Hub,' an AI Simultaneous Interpretation Device for 5 Languages and Up to 60 People

Timekettle, a global leader in simultaneous interpretation earbuds and cross-language communication devices, will release the 'Timekettle X1 Meeting Interpreter Hub' (hereafter, X1M), a next-generation device for large-scale multilingual meetings, on June 22, 2026.

The X1M is the second-generation product in the Timekettle X series, inheriting the popular 'all-in-one translator and earphone case' design from the first-generation 'X1' model. It is lightweight at just 199g. Designed for cross-border business meetings, international training, industry summits, and hybrid online/offline conferences, it supports 52 languages and 106 accents. Up to 60 people can connect to a single X1M, with real-time simultaneous interpretation available in up to 5 languages. It strongly supports smooth multilingual communication for everything from small business talks to medium and large-scale international conferences.

**Development Background: Solving the Challenges of Traditional Simultaneous Interpretation Systems**

In recent years, the demand for multilingual communication has rapidly increased with the expansion of global conferences and the use of foreign talent. While business cooperation and collaboration across regions and languages have accelerated, traditional simultaneous interpretation systems have faced many challenges, including high implementation costs, complex equipment operation, limitations on conference size, and cumbersome post-meeting information organization. To solve these issues, a shift from traditional interpreter-dependent operations to AI translation solutions is progressing, especially in manufacturing, educational institutions, international conferences, and local governments.

The X1M, now being released by Timekettle, integrates a translator, earphones, meeting entry function, real-time transcription, and AI summary features into a single unit. It expands the scope from conversations with two people or small groups to large-scale group meetings, helping companies build a flexible and activated multilingual communication environment without language barriers.

**Key Features of the X1M**

1. **Supports Large-Scale Multilingual Meetings with Up to 60 Participants on a Single Device**

The X1M has significantly evolved from the first-generation X1, which supported up to 20 participants, expanding the meeting capacity to a maximum of 60 people. It supports real-time translation for up to 5 languages in a single meeting, with up to 3 people able to speak simultaneously, enabling active multilingual discussions.

Up to 10 X1M units can be connected to each other. Additionally, up to 50 devices can simultaneously connect to a link created by the meeting host on an X1M. Participants joining via the link do not need to download a dedicated app; they can simply scan a QR code or access the meeting URL from a smartphone, tablet, or PC to watch and listen to the translation in real-time. This allows for the rapid setup of a multilingual communication space for client visits, sudden business negotiations, or overseas training.

2. **Connect Up to 10 Devices and Proprietary Noise Reduction Technology**

In multi-point conferences connecting multiple locations, up to 10 X1M device users can join the same meeting. When one X1M creates a meeting, it automatically sends invitations to other X1Ms within a 5-meter radius. Remote users can join online by entering a meeting ID.

Furthermore, to ensure accurate voice recognition even in noisy environments, the earphones feature the latest 'bone conduction voiceprint noise reduction algorithm' and a multi-microphone array. This suppresses ambient noise and clearly captures the speaker's voice. Users do not need to operate the device frequently; by simply wearing the earphones and speaking naturally, the system captures and translates the audio in real-time.

3. **'Presentation Mode' to Expand the Possibilities of Speeches and Presentations**

In Presentation Mode, a speaker wears the X1M's built-in earphones and accesses the dedicated meeting website (https://meet.timekettle.co) on a PC, entering the meeting ID. Their speech is then translated and displayed in real-time. By projecting this translation screen onto a large venue screen, audiences with different language backgrounds can understand the content simultaneously. Moreover, using the dedicated 'X-Presentation' software, translation results in up to 5 languages can be projected onto the screen at the same time, providing an optimal multilingual solution for international presentations and academic conferences.

4. **'All-in-One' Specification Covering Everything from Business to Daily Calls**

The X1M is not just for large meetings; it supports all everyday multilingual scenarios, including video chats, phone calls, one-on-one conversations, listening translation, and handheld translation. By connecting the X1M to a smartphone or PC via Bluetooth, natural communication becomes possible during multilingual video conferences on platforms like Zoom, Discord, and WhatsApp, or when handling calls from overseas, just by wearing the in-ear earphones.

5. **Thorough Information Security and Efficient 'AI Meeting Summary'**

Designed with corporate confidentiality needs in mind, all communication record data from the X1M is stored under user management. Data export is restricted to USB cable only, reducing the risk of information leakage through cloud synchronization. The main unit has a large 32GB internal storage, allowing for long-term storage of meeting data. The built-in AI meeting summary function automatically generates key points and a structured summary of the meeting, improving the efficiency of follow-up and information archiving tasks.

**Pricing and Sales Information**

Release Date: Phased release starting June 22, 2026

Sales Channels: Timekettle official store, Amazon, and affiliated retailers globally

Price: Standard set ¥135,980 (tax included)

Package Contents: X1M main unit, 1 pair of in-ear earphones, earphone stand, USB-C cable, replacement earphone covers

*Inquiries for bulk purchases and corporate deployments are also welcome.

**About Timekettle**

Under the vision of 'Removing language barriers and freeing communication,' Timekettle is dedicated to the research and development of high-level simultaneous interpretation earbuds and multilingual communication devices. As a leader and innovator in the simultaneous interpretation earbud field, Timekettle's product line ranges from the globally sold 'W series' interpretation earbuds to the 'X series' (Interpreter Hub) for multi-person business meetings, handheld translation devices, and online translation software.

Timekettle supports users such as global business professionals, multinational families, travelers, international students, and cross-border teams in overcoming language barriers to communicate in various situations, including one-on-one dialogues, multi-person meetings, presentations, speeches, video conferences, and phone calls.