Walkie Talkie P2P (iOS)

For maximum performance, this app requires all users having the same iOS version and same app version. It usually maintains a good performance when the device is within 10 meters (33 feet) with no obstructions, such as very thick concrete walls, or interference from other electronics like a microwave. However, these ranges can still be extended via LAN if all users are connected to the same LAN over Wi-Fi access points spread across multiple locations. Alternatively, good line-of-sight in open space or device models with newer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth versions also can increase range.

Feature Set & Specifications:
– Fully Offline & Private – No connection to the Internet is made
– Connect up to 8 devices in a group together
– Connect via existing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
– Connect via Peer-to-Peer (Ad-hoc) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
– Zero-Configuration connection – Just tap “Allow”
– Remembers allowed connections: No confirmation needed when reconnecting
– 10 meters (33 feet) minimum unobstructed range with peer-to-peer connection
– Extra range available via WLAN (e.g. workplaces with multiple Wi-Fi access points)
– Broadcast Voice Messages with Push-to-Talk*
– Broadcast Text Messages
– Audio input/output picker to select your preferred audio source
– Can continue running in the background or when locked
– No Ads, No Tracking

If the above features and specifications are what you’re looking for, get the app today!

*Push-to-Talk only available on-screen. Third-party Push-to-Talk hardware is not yet supported.

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– Ensure that you have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, have Microphone and Local Network access allowed to use the app. For best background use, also allow access to send Notifications.

– To use Peer-to-Peer connections, ensure all devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. The app will automatically decide the protocols to use to directly connect to the other device.

– To operate over WLAN connections, ensure all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi networks sharing the same Local Area Network. The app should automatically switch over to using LAN as long as the Wi-Fi access points and routers do not block Bonjour discovery and inter-device communication.

– Good performance is maintained when all devices are in a 10 meter range if they are connected via peer-to-peer. Otherwise, messages might be delayed before receiving or might not receive anything at all. This is due to limitations of the peer-to-peer technology used – remember, the app doesn’t send data through the Internet to increase the range like other apps.

– Earphone/headphone/earbud buttons to control the walkie talkie is not yet supported, as Apple guidelines appear to disallow using the volume buttons to control the walkie-talkie, while the current run-in-background implementation that allows audio playback from other apps prohibits the ability to intercept the play/pause button. This may be later introduced as a toggle in the future if you are fine with preventing third party music/video from playing audio.

– Using third-party push-to-talk hardware is not yet supported as I’m not able to find a standardised method to detect pushes. If anyone is keen to provide info, feel free to let me know!

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