It also opens up the possibilities for more functionality via an app, doing everything an event radio can do, but more besides. There can be advantages to bringing push-to-talk functionality within an app on your smartphone and it is perhaps less likely that someone will lose their device, which is always a worry with walkie-talkies.

Radios also do not work remotely or off-site. There are however many downsides to carrying an extra device and it is common on large-scale events to need to swap channels for different chats or to reach different people, potentially missing out on the messages on your original allocated channel. Walkie-talkies are traditionally used for many medium and large events for effective and fast communications. Users can stay connected even when they’re off-site, be instantly added to or removed from channels, and set up and test the system well in advance. ZelloWork is especially useful for events as it provides an unlimited location range and walkie-talkie capabilities, using a familiar device with convenient charging, removing the need to carry a radio. ZelloWork is a subscription app for companies, including those that work from different locations or are constantly on the go. It has been used by search and rescue teams to locate those in need in emergency situations such as hurricanes, as it enables one-to-one communication as well as large channels for communication. Public channels can support up to 1,000 users. Zello is a free consumer app meant for personal use and enabling families, friends or even strangers with common interests to communicate for free.

How zello works