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Is Microsoft Translator enough for church?
Microsoft retired multi-device Converse on 30 June 2026. Churches that relied on it need a purpose-built live room.
Bias: we build Sanalive. Last reviewed: 2026-10-05.
Criteria
- Multi-device shared session
- Ongoing product support for live rooms
- Mixer / venue audio path
- Church-specific onboarding
What changed in 2026
Microsoft’s multi-device group conversation mode (Converse) was retired on 30 June 2026.
PowerPoint live subtitles remain useful for slides — they are not a pew listening experience.
What churches still need
A durable join link, optional headphones audio, and a booth-friendly ingest path.
Sanalive is built for weekly services, not meeting add-ins.