Motorola Talkabout
Motorola Solutions
3.2 ★
329 ratings
100,000+
downloads
Free
In this communication app, you can connect Motorola T8xx radios to share locations, send messages, and control settings via Bluetooth. Includes Bluetooth connectivity, location sharing, messaging, and radio control features.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 3.1. Trustworthiness 81 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 20 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
47%
4 star
6%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
35%
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20% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
81% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High negative review ratio
42% of sampled ratings are 1–2 stars
About Motorola Talkabout
The TALKABOUT T8xx series allow you to share and track locations with your travel companions. No cell service, no problem. Just download this app, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and you now have the ability to locate a friend’s campsite, share your current location and send messages - all while exploring off-grid. You can also control your radio setting from the TALKABOUT app. Skiing, hiking, hunting or at a music festival, the T8xx series have an IP54 rating and a range of up to 35 miles* to keep you connected no matter where your adventures lead.
How it works
The T8xx series two-way radio work just like every other radio by sending information using radio frequencies to keep you connected while off-grid. The secret to the T8xx series is once your smartphone is connected to your radio over Bluetooth, the TALKABOUT smartphone app enables communication options beyond push-to-talk. The TALKABOUT app uses the T8xx series as modem to talk, send messages, locations and more over the radio frequencies to your fellow T8xx series users. With enhanced communication and more information you enjoy unrivaled connectivity for peace of mind off the cellular grid.
Shop TALKABOUT T8xx series at shop.motorolasolutions.com/T800
App Features
• Location sharing off-grid with ///what3words capabilities
• Messaging off-grid
• Record tracks & statistics
• Push-to-talk from phone (select radio models; T802 and T803 only)
• Features enabled & settings controlled by TALKABOUT App
• Bluetooth connectivity to audio accessory (select radio models; T802 and T803 only)
* The communication and data ranges quoted are calculated under optimum conditions, with an unobstructed line of sight. Actual range will vary depending on terrain and conditions, and is often less than the maximum possible.
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Reviews for Motorola Talkabout
Jim Goodall
6/15/2025
The app appears well designed, but when you try to use it, you realize it is half-baked. I bought very expensive Talkabout T802 radios, but most of their features rely completely on the phone app. You can only pair one radio to your phone at a time, app is glitchy, the error messages are not helpful. The features are cool in theory, but not robust at all. Maybe Motorola should hire some more engineers and get feedback from people who actually use radios in the field.
Dan Cole
5/29/2025
App keeps crashing!