How Restrictions Work
When a channel is restricted for a member:
- The channel appears grayed out in the channel selector
- The member cannot switch to that channel
- The member won't hear audio from that channel (even if monitoring is enabled)
- The member won't see messages from that channel
- The member cannot send messages to that channel
Setting Restrictions
1
Open the Member Action Sheet
On the PTT screen, tap the member's name in the roster.
2
Open Channel Restrictions
In the Management section (admin/owner only), tap Channel Restrictions.
3
Toggle Channels
The Channel Restrictions modal shows all 10 channels with toggle switches. Turn off any channels you want to restrict for this member.
4
Close
Changes take effect immediately when you toggle a switch. Close the modal when done.
📝 Note
Channel restrictions are stored per-member in Firestore. They persist across app restarts and sync to the member's device.
Use Cases
Department Isolation
Restrict crew members to only their department's channels:
- Camera team: Channels 1 (All Call) + 2 (Camera)
- Sound team: Channels 1 (All Call) + 4 (Sound)
- Everyone keeps access to Channel 1 for general announcements
Private Producer Channel
Keep Channel 8 restricted to producers and clients only:
- Restrict all non-producer members from Channel 8
- Producers can discuss budget, schedule, and client notes privately
Emergency Channel
Keep Channel 9 open to admins only for emergency coordination:
- Restrict regular members from Channel 9
- Admins and owners can use it for sensitive coordination
Tips
- Always leave Channel 1 open — Ensure every member has at least one common channel for all-call announcements
- Set restrictions early — Configure channel access before the shoot starts so crew members only see relevant channels
- Use the Web Portal for bulk ops — Setting restrictions for many members is faster on the web dashboard
- Review after role changes — When you promote or add new members, check that their channel restrictions are appropriate