DirectTalk (Walkie Talkie P2P)

~ TEXT and VOICE CHAT with your nearby friends with NO INTERNET connection! ~

DirectTalk 2 is a text/call/walkie-talkie app that works *offline*, without sending data over the Internet, unlike others on the App Store!

Just turn on your WiFi radio, and be in range of other devices. All devices on a channel connect effortlessly when nearby, just like Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth. When available, it uses your Local Area Network (LAN) as well, and you can leave it running in the background!

NOTE: Please read the specifications carefully - This app transmits data directly using your Wi-Fi antenna. ***WI-FI IS NOT THE INTERNET!*** This means it has limits in areas like range, and does NOT work like Internet-based apps that functions anywhere with an Internet connection.

PSA: DirectTalk was formerly known as Walkie Talkie P2P.


== Requirements ==

For maximum performance, please use the same app version and same OS version. It usually maintains a good performance within 10 meters (33 feet) apart.

Clear line-of-sight in open spaces with no signal interference, together with device models with newer Wi-Fi radio antennas, can increase range - potentially up to 30 meters (100 feet) in perfect scenarios.

These ranges can also be extended via LAN if all users are connected to the same LAN over Wi-Fi access points spread across multiple locations, such as in workplaces.


== Feature Set & Specifications ==

Completely offline & private:

- No connection to the Internet needed.
- No Wi-Fi network nor Cellular connection needed.
- Broadcast to offline public channels, or use an encrypted private channel with a secret password.

Transmit to nearby devices with minimal configuration:

- Choose the same channel, then start talking!
- 10 meters (33 feet) standard range via direct connections.
- Extra range available with unobstructed line-of-sight, low interference and modern antennas.
- Extra range available via WLAN,* e.g., workplaces with multiple Wi-Fi access points.

Multiple microphone activation modes, via:

- Push-to-Talk (PTT): for a traditional walkie talkie experience, or
- Voice Activated (VOX): for a hands-free experience, or
- Raise to Speak: for a phone-call-like experience.

Advanced audio configuration:

- Use Voice Isolation for improved voice quality on supported devices, even in noisy environments.
- Choose your preferred audio input & output source.
- Configure microphone audio sensitivity.
- Choose between half- and full-duplex transmission (note: half-duplex has better range and stability).**

Simple group texting:

- Broadcast text messages with instant notifications.
- View message history and past activity.

Supplementary features:

- Continues running even in the background or when locked.
- Configure the app to stay awake indefinitely, even in the background.
- Control the app even in the lock screen via the system voice call UI, or hide it entirely.
- View advanced connection details.**
- Specify network addresses to connect to manually.**
- No ads, no tracking, and a generous free trial!

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

*To use extra range via WLAN automatically, Bonjour (mDNS) and LAN connections must be allowed on the network.

**Advanced settings are hidden by default but can be enabled.

== Free-trial policy ==

New users get a free trial with a per-session limit of 15 minutes. You can launch a new session after one ends, which resets the timer, for as many times as you wish.

Once you're satisfied that DirectTalk suits your use case, just make a small one-time purchase to get the full license - no subscriptions!

PSA:

If you wish to test a use case that requires a session length longer than 15 minutes before your purchase, please contact support.

Users of previous versions may claim a discount by keeping the old version installed during the purchase process.

Full license and some features are temporarily unavailable in certain regions.