Invitation from Northants 4X4 Response Join Get the app Free download Logged in N44R profile Available

Setting Up
and Using Zello

Zello setup

Setting up and using Zello

On this page you will find instructions on how to set up Zello on your mobile phone and how to use it.

Invitation

You will be sent an email or SMS invitation from Northants 4X4 Response to join our Zello community. Emails go to your Northants 4X4 email address.

NoteIf you have not received an email or SMS and need the invitation to be re-sent, please contact Tim Siddons.

tim.siddons@northants4x4response.uk

The invitation

The email and SMS look like this

The Zello invitation email from Northants 4x4 Response, with buttons to install the app and log in
Email invitation
The Zello invitation SMS, with a link to download Zello and a link to join the team
SMS invitation. The team join link is hidden here, so use the one in your own message.
Part 1

Getting set up

ZelloFree App Store Google Play
Step 1

Download the free Zello app

When you receive the email or SMS, follow the link to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and download the free Zello app.

Join Logged inN44R profile
Step 2

Follow the link to log in

Once you have the app installed, simply follow the link in the email or SMS to log in and join the team. You don't need to set up an account.

  • If you already have an account with Zello, clicking the link will add a separate N44 profile to your Zello account.
  • The link will automatically log you in to Zello with your username and N44R ID.
The iPhone prompt asking to allow Zello to use your location, with Allow While Using App highlighted
Step 3

Enable permissions

Your phone may ask for permission to use your location.

  • Select Allow While Using App.
Part 2

Using Zello

The main Zello screen on the General channel, with a large round push-to-talk button with a microphone in the middle
The main page

Push to talk

This is the main page on Zello. Zello will automatically switch to this page by default.

  • In the middle is a large round PTT (Push To Talk) button with a mic symbol.
  • Press and hold this button the same way you would with a radio to talk.
The Zello push-to-talk button turned red while talking, with a timer at the top of the screen
Talking

Wait for the beep

The PTT button will change colour and Zello will beep to let you know it is ready for you to talk.

  • When you have finished talking, release the button.
The channel bar showing the General channel with 4 connected
Channel

Your channel

Above the PTT button is the channel you are connected to.

The channel bar with the three-dot menu open, showing Send location: Send your location to General
Location

Sharing your location

To the right of your channel is a circle with three dots.

  • If you click on this you can choose to share your location with team members.
The Zello speech bubble icon with one unread message
Messages

Replay missed calls

At the top right of the screen is a speech bubble. Here you will find messages and recordings of calls.

  • Very useful if you miss a call and want to replay it.
The Zello bottom menu with Recents, Contacts and Channels
Menu

Recents, Contacts and Channels

At the bottom of the screen are three options.

Recents
Recent people you have spoken with on Zello.
Contacts
N44R team members you can choose to talk 1-2-1 with.
Channels
Team channels you have access to.
General Everyone, by default Event 1 Added as required + ADMIN
Channels

The General channel

By default everyone is on the General channel.

  • We may add or remove channels as required for deployments.
  • When a new channel is added, you may be added by an Admin, or asked to change channels by selecting the Channels menu and switching to another channel.
The profile menu with availability options Available, Busy and Solo, and Profile
1. Availability status
The profile and settings menu with Status, Accounts, Settings, Support and Sign Out
2. Profile and Settings
Profile

Your profile

Clicking on your profile icon at the top of the page gives you two sets of options:

  1. Your availability status.
  2. Your profile and settings for Zello.

We recommend going into this menu and your profile, as there is a setting worth changing.

The Zello Settings menu with Background access at the bottom
Settings, then Background access
The Background access settings with two switches, Enable Zello Live Activity and Keep Zello active after force-closing
Background access switches
Settings

Background access

Select Settings and then Background access.

  • Background access keeps Zello running in the background even after you have quit the app. You may find it a bit annoying.
  • If you want to turn this feature off, you can do it here.
That's it!

Congratulations!

You are now officially an N44RT member on Zello!