Motorola Talkabout

Name: Motorola Talkabout
Rating: 3.14 (341 reviews)
Author: Motorola Solutions

By: Motorola Solutions

Go beyond push-to-talk with the TALKABOUT app & TALKABOUT T80X Series radios.

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Features & Capabilities

The Motorola TALKABOUT T8xx series, combined with the free TALKABOUT smartphone app, revolutionizes off-grid communication. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts like hikers, hunters, skiers, and festival-goers, these two-way radios provide up to 35 miles of range without requiring cell service. By connecting your smartphone via Bluetooth, the TALKABOUT app extends capabilities beyond traditional push-to-talk, enabling location sharing with ///what3words integration, messaging, track recording, and remote radio control.

With an IP54 rating, the T8xx radios are built for rugged environments. The app leverages the radios as a modem to communicate over radio frequencies, facilitating safer and more connected adventures. Whether navigating wilderness terrains or crowded events, the TALKABOUT system ensures reliable communication and peace of mind off the cellular grid. Shop the full TALKABOUT T8xx series at shop.motorolasolutions.com/T800.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.3.0 Last updated: 2026-04-30

Version code:

2300

Creation date:

2018-08-26

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk

Size:

36.95MB

Email:

co*****@motorolasolutions.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 173,697 ▼ 466

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Developed by:

Motorola Solutions

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorolasolutions.talkabout

Email:

co*****@motorolasolutions.com

Website:

https://shop.motorolasolutions.com/T800

Publisher Change History

2025-01-02: co*****@motorolasolutions.com to co*****@motorolasolutions.com

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User Reviews

Most reviews converge on instability and setup friction. The top issues are crashes and login failures, OS/device compatibility problems, and unreliable Bluetooth pairing. Registration hurdles and map download glitches further reduce usability. While some users praise the design and see value in radio integration, reliability and ease of use—especially in field contexts—are the main concerns.

Pros

App design is described as well designed by some users.
Some reviewers express positive sentiment (e.g., Good/Great/Love y'all/❤️).
Users see potential value in the app for supporting radio communication in the field.

Cons

Frequent crashes and login failures; the app often closes or restarts.
Android compatibility issues across devices/OS versions (e.g., Pixel 7/8 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Android 14).
Bluetooth pairing problems (only one radio can be paired; repeated retries; unreliable connections).
Account creation and verification add friction and sometimes fail.
Map download crashes and location sharing limitations when not everyone uses the app with Bluetooth and mobile data.

Recent reviews

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Da*****, 2026-03-19

I just want to send messages to my radio and then my hiking partner, but you need to make an account and verify your email and do all sorts of things: if you need my email address then I have cell service and I don't need the radios! they should strip out everything that's not related to communicating via the radio!

Ph*****, 2026-01-19

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.