If you manage a frontline team, you already know the value of hands-free push-to-talk. Bluetooth accessories and PTT buttons have made it possible to use Zello without pulling out a phone, and millions of people do exactly that every day. The OpenComm2 PTT Zello Edition takes that further with a headset designed specifically around our platform.
We partnered with Shokz, who've been building open-ear headsets for demanding work environments for over a decade, to make it happen. The result is the Shokz OpenComm2 PTT.
The OpenComm2 PTT is a lightweight bone conduction headset that connects to your phone over Bluetooth. What makes it different is that Zello is built right into the headset, with a dedicated PTT button on the side. Press it and you're talking to your team on Zello without ever touching your phone. Setup is quick too. NFC tap-to-pair means workers can connect the headset to their phone in seconds, which adds up when you're deploying them across a large team.
Frontline work looks different depending on the industry, but fast, hands-free communication matters everywhere. The OpenComm2 PTT was designed with that range in mind.
Frontline environments can be loud, fast-moving, and require PPE, which makes stopping to check a phone impractical. Construction is a perfect example. The OpenComm2 PTT fits under a hard hat, works alongside ear protection, and bone conduction keeps ears open to equipment and alarms. When a crew lead needs to push out a schedule change, they press the PTT button and broadcast through Zello. The whole team gets the update without anyone breaking stride.
Getting new hardware into the hands of an entire frontline team doesn't have to be a big project either. Each headset pairs to a phone with a quick tap, so a retail store with dozens of associates across multiple departments, or a warehouse operation running multiple shifts, can get everyone equipped and on Zello fast.
The Shokz OpenComm2 PTT is available now, typically in bulk for enterprise deployment. To request a quote, contact Shokz at pro.shokz.com. If you have questions about how it fits into your Zello setup, reach out to our team.
What is the Shokz OpenComm2 PTT?
A lightweight bone conduction headset that Shokz and Zello built together. Zello's protocols are integrated into the headset, and there's a dedicated PTT button on the side that connects you to your team with one press.
Is the OpenComm2 PTT the same as the regular Shokz OpenComm2?
No. They look similar, but the OpenComm2 PTT Zello Edition has a dedicated PTT button and Zello integration that the standard OpenComm2 does not. You need the PTT version for the Zello features to work.
What makes it different from using a regular Bluetooth headset with Zello?
It combines a dedicated PTT button with bone conduction, a boom mic, 16-hour battery, and PPE compatibility in one headset built around Zello.
What is bone conduction?
Bone conduction delivers audio through your cheekbone instead of covering or plugging your ears. You hear your team on Zello while keeping both ears open to your surroundings.
Is it compatible with PPE?
Yes. The OpenComm2 PTT fits under hard hats and works alongside earplugs, face shields, and other protective equipment.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 16 hours of talk time. A 5-minute charge adds about two more hours, and a full charge takes roughly an hour.
How easy is it to deploy across a team?
Each headset pairs to a phone with a quick NFC tap, so getting a full team equipped takes minutes, not hours.
How do I order it?
Visit pro.shokz.com to request a quote, or reach out to the Zello team if you have questions about how the headset fits into your setup.