Walkie-talkies have been the standard form of group communication for decades, but the 'Onyx' is a device that looks to help modernize the technology to make it more tech-friendly.
Instead of using a built-in radio connection, the 'Onyx' connects to your smartphone and uses a free app to connect with your team members. Rather than requiring conference calls or group chats to be utilized for group communication, the 'Onyx' allows everyone to stay connected in a constant manner.
The 'Onyx' can be clipped onto your clothing and works like a traditional walkie-talkie except with a series of modern connectivity functions. It uses your smartphone's data to send communications and will work with limitless range in comparison to walkie-talkies that only work within a certain area.
What's Driving This Trend
- Phone-connected Walkie-talkies
- The Onyx device is an example of how traditional devices can be modernized with smartphone technology.
- Continuous Group Communication
- The Onyx device enables real-time, group communication without the need for conference calls or group chats.
- Limitless Range Communication
- The Onyx device works with limitless range as opposed to traditional walkie-talkies which are limited to a certain range.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- Companies can explore how to integrate smartphone technology into traditional devices to modernize them, like the Onyx group communication device.
- Communications
- There may be opportunities to provide enhanced communication solutions that enable continuous, real-time group communication like the Onyx device does.
- Outdoor Adventure
- Outdoor adventure companies can use the Onyx device to provide enhanced communication capabilities for their customers with the limitless range feature.
