How to Send a "Talk" from a Phone to the BoT Device

A familiar voice is just a tap away. Send a Talk (”voice message”) from your phone to your child's BoT Talk device and choose to have it play a sound or arrive silently.

How to send a Talk

  1. In the app, tap on your child's map card, then select the "Talk" tab.
  2. Press and hold the microphone icon to start recording your Talk.
  3. Release the icon when you're finished.
  4. Before sending, you can choose a ringtone option:
    • OFF (Silent): Best for when your child is in school. The BoT Talk device's light will flash to show a new Talk has arrived.
    • Bell Sound: Plays a gentle bell sound once.
    • Play Your Voice Message : Plays your voice Talk out loud immediately upon arrival.
  5. Tap the send arrow to send your Talk.
Talk feature for BoT Talk

📷 The LED light on your child's BoT Talk device will flash white to let them know they have a new Talk. You'll see a "Read" receipt in the app once they've listened to it.

Talk feature for BoT Talk display model

📷 The BoT Talk display model shows the sender's icon. (For use in Japan only).

A Few Things to Know

  • Recording time: Talks can be between 1 and 40 seconds long.
  • Delivery time: Talks are sent along with location updates, so they are not always instant.
  • Network Connection: Like a cellphone, the device's performance relies on a stable cellular connection.
  • Message history: All Talks are saved in the app for one month and can be replayed as often as you like.