Zello is an app that uses a tiny amount of data on your mobile phone to turn it into a walkie-talkie.
Used by 4x4 Response teams all over the country and endorsed by National 4x4 Response. Zello offers a huge number of benefits as a communications tool, and also some risks, which we break down below so you understand them.
Endorsed by National 4x4 ResponseListen to live updates from Control.
Report what you find and talk with the team.
Talk in real time with other team members.
Everyone has a mobile phone, so everyone has access to Zello.
It costs you nothing to get started.
Talk to a Group, to Control or to another individual.
Communications are encrypted.
We can connect with other 4x4 teams if we need to work together.
Hear all communications through your vehicle's audio system.
While you're on duty and logged in, Zello gives Control your GPS location. That's extremely valuable for your safety, or when you're reporting an incident.
Zello connects to your vehicle the same way your mobile does for calls, so you hear all communications through your vehicle system. This feature is pretty awesome.
The greatest risk is mobile network coverage and density. Zello only works when you have a mobile network data signal. It also struggles in areas of high user density on a cell tower, for example at a football match or a large-scale event.
Zello relies on your mobile phone battery.
Keep a power bank with you!There are lots of accessories you can buy for Zello online. These are up to you and can be quite handy. N44R hasn't tested specific accessories, so do your homework before buying one for yourself.
Wired or wireless, the same as you would use for a phone call.
Little battery-powered buttons to put in your car. Press to talk, so you don't have to touch your phone.
Like a normal radio fist mic, but with a Bluetooth connection to your phone!