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Apple added a very useful new feature to the Apple Watch in 2018 that didn’t get as much attention as it should have. This was a new way to talk and was available on all Apple Watches, from the Series 1 to the Apple Watch Ultra. It was the Walkie-Talkie feature that is always on and lets you start a voice conversation right away with anyone who also has an Apple Watch. It works even on Wi-Fi-only models when you’re out and about, as long as you have your iPhone with you. You don’t need a cell connection.<\/p>

Like the walkie-talkie phones of the early 2000s, this app is a great way to talk to people across your house or across the country without having to wait for your call to be answered.<\/p>

Of course, you don’t always want your spouse, friend, or child to talk to you through your wrist. Don’t worry, though; Apple also thought of that. Let’s find out how the walkie-talkie feature works on Apple Watch and all you should know.<\/p>

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkies: What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h2>

As the name suggests, Walkie-Talkie is a feature of the Apple Watch that lets people talk to each other through sound. It’s too bad that it’s not yet available on iOS. Either way, here’s how to set up this feature if you’re now interested.<\/p>

It’s important to know that you don’t have to be using the Walkie-Talkie app to get messages from other people. Your Apple Watch will start playing the audio right away on its own. So, if you need to be completely quiet, you can turn Walkie-Talkie on or off through the Control Center shortcut or by opening the app and turning off the first option. When you were in an app, you could also change the volume by turning the Digital Crown.<\/p>

Notably, you can’t use Walkie-Talkie in places where FaceTime is banned or blocked. FaceTime Audio servers are used to send and receive spoken messages through this feature.<\/p>

What is the Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie feature?<\/h2>

Apple says that Walkie-Talkie makes it easy to connect with an Apple Watch that works with it. It works like any other walkie-talkie, so you press a button to talk and let go when you want your message to be sent. The feature has a lot of requirements. For starters, your watch needs to have WatchOS 5.3 or later, and your iPhone needs to have iOS 12.4 or later. Make sure the FaceTime app is installed on your iPhone and that you are in an area where Walkie-Talkie works.<\/p>

How to Use the Built-in Walkie-Talkie on Your Apple Watch<\/h2>

Let’s look at how to set up and use the Walkie Talkie app on the Apple Watch to stay in touch with people who are important to you.<\/p>

Requirements<\/h3>

You need at least one contact with an iPhone running iOS 12.4 or later (with FaceTime turned on) and an Apple Watch running WatchOS 5.3 or later. <\/p>

Well, at this point, both the iPhone and the Apple watch are several years old. The iPhone has iOS 17 and the Apple watch has Watch OS 10. The first connection should take about a minute to set up, and the rest should be almost instant.<\/p>

#1. Open the app and add your first contact<\/h3>

First, tap the Digital Crown to open the App List on your Apple Watch. Find the Walkie-Talkie app and tap it. If you’ve never used the app before, you’ll need to add your first contact before you can connect with them.<\/p>

To do this, tap Add Friends. When you do that, you’ll see a list of all the people you know. Tap on one to invite them. You can move on to the next step once they agree.<\/p>

#2. Get in touch with your person<\/h3>

Once your contact accepts your invitation, you’ll be able to see them on your list of friends. From there, all you have to do to talk to them is tap on them.<\/p>

If you were already connected with another contact or if it’s been a while since you last talked to this person, the Walkie-Talkie app might take a few seconds to check if they are available.<\/p>

If they are available, you will be able to connect to them and move on to the next step.<\/p>

#3. Start talking<\/h3>

Once you’re connected to your contact, all you have to do is press and hold the Touch & Hold to Talk button and start talking. After a short chirp, your voice will be sent to their Apple Watch. When you let go of the button, another tone will sound to let the other person know it’s their turn to talk.<\/p>

If you have trouble moving around or would rather turn your connection on and off with a single tap, you can turn on this mode by going to the Settings app on your Apple watch and turning on Tap to Talk under the Walkie-Talkie section. With this mode turned on, one tap will open the mic and a second will close it.<\/p>

#4. Exit the Walkie-Talkie app<\/h3>

By pressing the Digital Crown, you can leave the app and go back to the watch face on your Apple Watch. If you do this, the app will keep running in the background, so any of your Walkie-Talkie app friends can talk to you at any time.<\/p>

How to Set up the Walkie-Talkie Feature and Use It<\/h2>