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Apple Watch

An Apple Watch companion app is planned to bring PTT to your wrist for iOS users. It will mirror the functionality of the existing Wear OS smartwatch integration.

Planned Features

Phase 1 — Remote PTT Button

  • Large PTT button on the watch face
  • Tap-to-toggle operation (same as Wear OS)
  • Haptic feedback on button press
  • Hub name and channel display
  • Connection status indicator

Future Phases

  • Watch microphone capture for standalone PTT
  • Watch speaker for audio playback
  • Complications for quick launch

How It Will Work

Similar to the Wear OS integration:

  1. The watch communicates with your iPhone via WatchConnectivity framework
  2. Your iPhone handles all audio processing and network communication
  3. The watch acts as a remote control — sending PTT commands and displaying status

Current Alternatives for iOS Users

While the Apple Watch app is in development:

  • Bluetooth PTT — Use any Bluetooth headset's media button for hands-free PTT
  • iPhone PTT — The on-screen PTT button on your iPhone
💡 Tip

If you have both an Apple Watch and a Wear OS watch (or a crew member has one), the Wear OS integration is available today. The Apple Watch version will provide the same experience for iOS-native users.

Frequently Asked Questions

We're targeting Apple Watch Series 6 and newer running watchOS 9+. Specific model support will be confirmed closer to release.
The initial release will match Wear OS Phase 1 — a remote PTT button that controls your iPhone's audio. Watch mic/speaker support may follow in a later update.

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Wear OS Smartwatch

Use your Wear OS smartwatch as a remote PTT button.

Bluetooth PTT

Use a Bluetooth headset button for hands-free PTT.