{"id":3674,"date":"2018-11-16T14:34:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T22:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/?p=3674"},"modified":"2019-11-01T20:33:59","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T20:33:59","slug":"walkie-talkie-app-work-smarter-not-harder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/walkie-talkie-app-work-smarter-not-harder\/","title":{"rendered":"A Walkie Talkie App Helps You Work Smarter, Not Harder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many businesses have turned to walkie talkies as a way to manage their communication challenges. They find that walkie talkies offer rapid communication with minimal frustration.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlike a walkie talkie app, their current technology does not fully address the needs of today\u2019s businesses. Many businesses struggle with reliability, compatibility, and the shockingly high price of walkie talkies and two-way radios. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution to these communication challenges is deceptively simple: a contemporary, decidedly adult take on a toy you loved in childhood. A simple iPhone\/Android walkie talkie app added to any smartphone device or iPod can revolutionize the way you communicate, and maybe even make team work fun again. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Smarter, Not Harder <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though we have time-saving devices at our disposal, we can&#8217;t help but feel like we actually have less time overall. An endless array of devices puts us in constant contact with one another, often across multiple platforms. The result is a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/20somethingfinance.com\/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nation that is the most overworked in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we take this vicious cycle of constant communication and make it work for the better? The answer isn\u2019t what you think it is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People don\u2019t need to work harder. They need to work smarter. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the hallmarks of more efficient workplaces? <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/10-signs-positive-workplace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what research shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps workplaces work more effectively and efficiently: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open, effective, easy communication. Note that this is distinct from constant communication or communication across multiple channels. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual respect, compassion, and understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to work efficiently, without repeating or doubling work tasks. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emphasis on work-life balance, including home, family, and a healthy working environment. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cooperative, collegial environment &#8212; not a taskmaster of a boss who makes unreasonable or unkind demands. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility in the way tasks are done and how employees manage their time. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this have to do with communication, or for that matter, with walkie talkies? More than you think. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem with email, texting, and other channels of communication is that they\u2019re inefficient, intrusive, and time-consuming. There are no clear guidelines about when an employee must be available to respond, and communication can be redundant. We\u2019ve all had the frustrating experience of an email, followed by a voicemail, followed by a text. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Voxer\u2019s approach to work, you really can have it all: an efficient workplace, great work-life balance, and lightning-fast communication with your team when it matters most. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkie Talkies and Two-Way Radios: An Antidote to Frustration?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push to talk (PTT) technologies have evolved a lot since the days of camping and walkie talkie play in the backyard. Today\u2019s businesses have two decent options for PTT: GMRS walkie talkies, which cover longer distances than the toys of your youth, and PTT technology through a smartphone or other device. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These devices can be convenient, but they may also be costly. GMRS walkie talkies typically cost several hundred dollars each and require an FCC license. Maintenance and repair costs can be high, and the devices may not work across long distances. This can add up to thousands of dollars in start-up costs &#8212; more if you have a very large business &#8211;as well as lots of lost time and money when the devices are down or don\u2019t work properly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTT technology promised to address the shortcomings of high-end walkie talkies. And it partially does. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/30\/long-range-two-way-radios\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">With various smartphone PTT programs, you can communicate across greater distances<\/a>, eliminating the frustration of texting, video chat, and endless social media message chains. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, contemporary PTT programs don\u2019t offer many of the same benefits that Voxer offers, such as the ability to record and view videos later, audio recording of communications, and multimedia messages. You end up paying more and ultimately getting less. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Intelligent Rapid Communication Looks Like <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voxer offers an alternative to the mind-numbing influx of constant communication, the frustration of struggling to get in touch, and the needless costs of traditional walkie talkies and PTT programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our application allows one-touch push-to-talk communication, exactly like the walkie talkies of your youth. The difference is that the communication is reliable, putting your team in instant contact. No more waiting for a return email, long text chains, or annoying social media messages. Everyone communicates in one place, and the response is immediate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/instant-voice-communication.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/instant-voice-communication.png\" alt=\"Voxer-walkie-talkie-app-Instant-Voice-Communication\" width=\"776\" height=\"416\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does more than just offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/get.voxer.com\/the-complete-business-guide-to-better-team-communication-with-walkie-talkies\/\">alternative to the communication frustrations many teams experience<\/a>. It can also allow you to promote healthier work-life balance. With our walkie talkie app, you can get in immediate contact with available team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Better-Team-Communication\">Check Out the Complete Guide to Better Team Communication\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got a team member who\u2019s on-call? We can help with that, too. With a push-to-talk app, you don\u2019t have to worry about endless back and forth. You\u2019ll get in touch more quickly, and your employee can get back to their family and fun in record time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/business\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intelligent, real-time communication we offer is ideal for teams in these lines of work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NGOs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logistics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does an iPhone \/ Android Walkie Talkie App Cut Costs <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has a phone. Everyone can install and use apps. It\u2019s the one technological change that unites us all. That\u2019s why an app to replace bulky dated equipment is such a great solution to common communication and technical difficulties. The right app can revolutionize the way you do business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Voxer, we think the right app is one that pays homage to the technology of the past. Remember the CB radios of the 1970s and the walkie talkies of your childhood? They were so popular because they were really convenient. Of course, they don\u2019t work well in today\u2019s high-speed world. We took this simple, effective technology, and adapted it for business. The result? An iPhone \/ Android walkie talkie app that cuts costs and saves time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/android-ios-web-compatibility.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/android-ios-web-compatibility.jpg\" alt=\"Android-IOS-Web-Compatibility\" width=\"660\" height=\"279\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how a walkie talkie app can cut costs: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Your productivity will skyrocket.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forget about redundant communication, lost emails, confusing text chains, and long waits to get a response. With rapid communication, you can get in touch right away. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>You don\u2019t have to limit communication when traveling. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With push-to-talk technology, a simple button allows you to talk wherever you are. Bluetooth integrations also allow you to talk hands-free while driving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Your communications will be streamlined. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You waste time when you have to reply to an email, a text, another email, two phone calls, and a voicemail. When all of your important, work-related communications happen in one place, there are fewer missed messages. That means less time wasted, more employees connected, and a better chance to deliver excellent services to your clients. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Deliver better customer service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customer response can be slowed when you have to wait for information. Over time, this creates frustration and distrust. Give your customers world-class service that efficiently and effortlessly addresses their needs. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Voxer Difference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most great inventions, there are several walkie talkie style apps on the market. That\u2019s a testament to the huge difference these apps can make in the lives of the teams who use them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why choose Voxer? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what sets us apart: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Impenetrable security. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our network privacy feature, businesses do not need to worry who employees are chatting with. With this enabled, employees can only talk to those within the business, eliminating the worry about additional external parties they may be chatting with during the work day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Large group chats.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We allow up to 500 team members to talk to one another. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>A truly multimedia platform.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes a conversation isn\u2019t enough. You need to send photos, audio, or screen captures. We allow you to send media with your messages. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Headset integration. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For true hands-free responses, you can hook up your bluetooth or wired headset. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Access Voxer on the web, and across any data network. <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Get access to our unrivaled customer support.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Business customers have premium customer support and a dedicated support manager. If you have a question, we have an answer. We\u2019re here for you. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your time is valuable. So is your work. Take control of both with Voxer. Ready to get started? We offer a free personal membership, as well as affordable business and pro memberships. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/plans-and-pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still aren\u2019t sure that going digital and switching to a walkie talkie app is worthwhile, let\u2019s crunch some numbers below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/get.voxer.com\/cost-savings-calculator\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cost-Savings-Calculator-CTA-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"Voxer-Cost-Savings-Calculator\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many businesses have turned to walkie talkies as a way to manage their communication challenges. 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