Cycling
Ride in single file and still talk
On the road it is single file only. Several bike lengths apart and in the headwind, you still understand each other clearly, at normal talking volume.
No internet. No cell service. No account.Your phone becomes a two-way radio.
Your phone becomes a two-way radio.
For the whole group.
NearVox connects your phones directly to each other. One person starts the group, everyone else scans the QR code and joins the conversation right away. No setup, no phone numbers, no sign-up.
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Free forever for twoNo data, no adsNo sign-up needed
One app. Many roads.
Your own radio network. No mobile network at all.
NearVox uses neither mobile networks nor the internet. Your phones set up their own little radio network and talk to each other directly. In the mountains, in the woods or out on a country road: it works the same everywhere.
Mountain biking
Far apart and still together
Off road everyone rides at their own pace. You stay in conversation even with corners and trees between you, and anyone who drops too far behind rejoins on their own when they catch up.
Motorbike
The convoy stays together
Call out the next turn without stopping and without extra kit to pack.
Riding
The riding group stays in conversation
On narrow trails you ride in single file. From the first horse to the last you hear each other at normal volume, with no need to shout.
What NearVox does
Everything that matters on the move. And nothing that distracts.
Join by QR code
Point the camera, done. No names, no numbers, no passwords.
Hands-free for everyone
Everyone in the group hears each other at once, no push-to-talk and no waiting.
Privacy is not a footnote here
NearVox collects nothing. There are no accounts, no real names, no ads and no tracking. Voice is carried directly between the devices; it is not recorded, not stored and never sent to a server.
Spoken battery warning
The app speaks up before the battery runs low, even with the phone in your pocket.
How it works
Connected in three steps
Less than a minute passes between opening the app and the first word.
Start a group
One person taps “Start group”. Their phone opens its own Wi-Fi network for it, with no internet involved.
Scan the QR code
Everyone else points their camera at the code. Joining happens on its own, there is nothing to type.
Start talking
From now on you simply talk to each other, like a call with several people. No push-to-talk, no taking turns. Over the phone speaker or with a headset.
Building sites, halls and warehouses
With headphones or a headset
NearVox simply uses whatever is already paired with your phone. Ordinary Bluetooth headphones and headsets are supported, so your hands stay on the bars and the phone stays in your pocket.
- Pair your headphones with the phone as usual, NearVox picks them up on its own
- Without headphones the loudspeaker does the job, and you can switch at any time
- The headset battery level is shown in the app, and a spoken warning comes in time
Festivals, markets and events
What people use NearVox for
Anywhere several people are on the move and still want to talk to each other.
House moves and guiding a reversing driverTrail rides and riding groupsMotorhome and car convoysStewards and helpers at events
An honest price, no subscription
Pay once, use it forever. And only if you really need more.
free
forever, with no time limit
- Every feature, for two people
- No ads, no trial period
- No sign-up needed
£14.99 / $14.99
one-time, no subscription
- Groups of up to eight people
- Only the host buys, every guest stays free
- Bought once, yours for good on that device
Frequently asked questions
Does NearVox really need no internet?
That is right. The phones connect directly over Wi-Fi, with the host’s device opening its own network. No mobile service is needed, and no server on the internet either.
How far does the connection reach?
We cannot give a fixed number, because it depends entirely on the surroundings. Walls, trees, vehicles and other radio sources nearby all have an effect, so the range can vary even in the open. What matters is that you do not have to think about it: NearVox shows the signal strength, and anyone who drifts too far for a moment is taken back into the group automatically on their return, with no new scan.
How many people can join in?
Up to eight. Every device is connected to every other one so that everyone can speak at once. For two people NearVox is free; from three people the host buys Pro once.
Do iPhone and Android work together?
Yes. The app works the same way on iPhone and Android. If an iPhone starts the group, “Maximize Compatibility” should be enabled in the hotspot settings so Android devices can find the network.
NearVox
Give it a try
NearVox is available for iPhone on the App Store. The Android version is in testing and will follow shortly.
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