ESP-NOW Walkie Talkies Use

ESP-NOW Walkie Talkies

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by Liz Clark
published April 16, 2026, last edited April 20, 2026
posted in Arduino Compatibles Feather Internet of Things - IOT LCDs & Displays/ Graphic TFTs Breakout Boards/ Amplifiers/Sound
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Turn on the walkie talkies with the toggle switch. The walkie talkies will pair right after booting.

Press and hold down the push button to record a message. The maximum length for a message is 10 seconds. When you release the button, the audio packet is sent to the paired walkie talkie.

Release the push to talk button after recording your message to send it.

Once the packet is received, the walkie talkie will play the audio message through its speaker.

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