{"id":3757,"date":"2018-12-05T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T17:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/?p=3757"},"modified":"2019-11-01T20:37:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T20:37:36","slug":"how-does-a-push-to-talk-app-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/how-does-a-push-to-talk-app-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Push-to-Talk App Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Push-to-talk apps are major improvements on early forms of walkie talkies. They also allow you to use a smart device as a walkie talkie, effortlessly communicating across greater distances with a simple push of a button. <\/span><\/p>\n

Voxer proudly offers cutting-edge push-to-talk (PTT) \u00a0technology in smart devices, making it a superior option to traditional walkie talkies as well as typical PTT options. But what makes push-to-talk technology unique? Why should you consider investing in it? <\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how this revolutionary technology works. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use a Cell Phone as a Walkie Talkie<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s set the scene for you: You\u2019re at the grocery store and you need to call a colleague, but you have to unlock your phone, enter your access code, scroll through your contacts, wait for the phone to connect, and then most likely leave a voicemail for a colleague who doesn\u2019t answer. Leaving you unsure if they will actually receive the message.<\/span><\/p>\n

This may seem like a small inconvenience, but over time, they add up to jobs that are more stressful, workers that are less efficient, and days that feel filled with tiny but obnoxious irritants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s push-to-talk technology works similarly to the walkie-talkies of the past. You push a button and talk to people in your network, whether they\u2019re across the room or across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More importantly, with Voxer you can just push a button to talk and connect instantly with your team. You will get important information in real-time and see who has read or heard the message. Allowing your team to communicate from wherever they are, instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Push-to-Talk is a Better Option Than Traditional Walkie Talkies <\/b><\/h2>\n

Traditional walkie talkies are available in two basic forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Family radio system (FRS) walkie talkies are the cheapest type, and probably most similar to what you used as a child. These operate across a specific frequency, with a very short coverage area. <\/span><\/p>\n

General mobile radio service (GMRS) radios function like walkie talkies but across much larger distances. They\u2019re an objectively superior option, but they come with one major drawback: you have to purchase a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).<\/span><\/p>\n

GMRS may work well in close quarters, such as when employees work in the same building. But they\u2019re just not practical when you have a large team and have to communicate across distance. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some other serious issues associated with traditional and GMRS walkie talkies include: <\/span><\/p>\n