How It Works
Double-Tap PTT
Quickly double-tap the PTT button. The button turns amber with a pulsing animation to indicate your mic is latched open.
Talk Freely
Your microphone stays open — no need to hold the button. Speak naturally while your hands are busy.
Tap Once to Unlatch
When you’re done, tap the PTT button once. The button returns to its normal state and transmission stops.
Use Cases
Latch Talk is ideal when you need to talk for an extended period without holding the button:
- Camera operators — Both hands on the camera while calling shots
- Grip and electric crews — Hands occupied with equipment
- Giving directions — Extended instructions to the crew
- Anyone wearing gloves — Touchscreens are hard to use with work gloves
Auto-Unlatch
Your mic automatically unlatches in these situations to prevent accidental open-mic broadcasting:
- Incoming Whisper or Live-Sight call — Latch is released when a call comes in
- Audio relay disconnects — If you lose connection, the latch is released
- Admin revokes access — If an admin disables your Latch Talk permission mid-use
Latch Talk also works with Bluetooth headset buttons and the Wear OS smartwatch — double-tap those buttons to latch, single tap to unlatch.
Admin Controls
Hub admins and owners can enable or disable Latch Talk on a per-member basis:
- Open the Members Drawer on the PTT screen
- Tap a member to open their Action Sheet
- Toggle Latch Talk on or off for that member
When disabled for a member, double-tapping the PTT button has no special effect — it behaves like a normal press-and-hold.
Latch Talk is a premium feature available on paid plans. On the free tier, double-tapping the PTT button has no latch effect.