Providing translation has never been simpler.
In the past, it’s always been difficult to serve multiple languages at church. Maybe you’ve tried with having an interpreter in the front, taking turns with the pastor to translate. Or maybe you’ve purchased wireless headsets, or even considered holding separate services specifically for a language group. With spf.io, translation doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s as simple as just plugging in a microphone to a computer and getting automated translation delivered to mobile devices.
Ready for Anything
With spf.io, you can provide translation to your congregation whether or not it’s prepared beforehand. Automated translation is always at your fingertips.
Convenient Display
Translation and slides can both be displayed through spf.io. Show them on a projector or directly on the audience’s mobile devices.
Single Control
Keep multiple languages all in sync with what the speaker says. Control the delivery of captions and slides with the tap of a button from a single device.
How It Works
1. Upload prepared materials
Slides
Documents
Prepared Translations
(if you have it)
2. Setup spf.io
Single Control
Setup the computer/mobile device that will control the display of translations and slides.
Connect a microphone
to spf.io for automatic captions and translation
3. Deliver translation & slides
Projectors
Show up to 3 languages on a single projector.
Mobile Devices
Your audience visits the event URL to receive translation.
Ready to try it out?
Get started today and give your audience a great multilingual experience.
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