Talkaphone

11/13/2024

BIG NEWS, Talkaphone !

We've got a NEW Talkaphone page! We'll be sharing more content about products, news, events and announcements across all of our social media accounts - don't forget to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date!

👍 NEW Talkaphone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkaphonellc/
❤️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkaphone/
👍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-a-phone

Talkaphone is an emergency communications expert based in Niles, IL. Our blue light phones, area of refuge, and related voice-based communication solutions equip people to immediately reach first responders from wherever they work, play, and learn.

09/08/2023

Meet the Talkaphone team next week in Dallas, TX at the Global Security Exchange 2023 - BOOTH 3613! We invite you to join as our guest with $50 off registration. Register for here using promo code EV319: https://gsx.org/VIP.

Check out Talkaphone's GSX 2023 profile here for more information: https://gsx23.mapyourshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=994490

We'll see you in Dallas!

07/17/2023

Many of you requested a setup video on our popular IP call stations and we're here to deliver! Welcome to the Talkaphone VOIP-500/VOIP-600 Quick Setup Guide. In this video, Talkaphone's senior systems analyst John Rounds will walk you through the basic steps to get your VOIP-500 or VOIP-600 call station up and running.

Video Segments:
1. Intro
2. Unboxing and Inventory - 0:25
3. Connection Basics - 1:32
4. Browser Basics - 3:40
5. IP Settings - 5:05
6. SIP Settings - 5:24
7. Number Lists & Programming Destination Number - 7:34
8. Auxiliary Outputs - 8:33

Remember to refer to the data sheet and user manual for more detailed information on advanced features and customization options. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Talkaphone's support team by calling 773-539-1100 or emailing [email protected].

Thanks for watching our Talkaphone VOIP-500/VOIP-600 Quick Setup Guide! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more helpful videos on using your Talkaphone products. Any requests or suggestions for more quick setup guide videos? What other products would you like to see these for? Let us know in the comments!

About this Product:

VOIP-500 series outdoor-rated, ADA-compliant hands-free Voice over IP (VoIP) Call Stations go beyond emergency communications with intelligible audio paging, silent monitoring and advanced self-diagnostic and reporting features.

VOIP-500 product page: https://www.talkaphone.com/products/v...

Features and Benefits:
- Exceptional sound clarity during conversation (over 90dB, configurable) and paging (over 100dB, configurable)
- Unit can be paged remotely as part of Talkaphone's Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBSĺ¨) or by placing a call into the unit
- Ethernet connectivity and full IP compatibility with existing routers and LAN infrastructure
- Additional Layer 2 switch Ethernet port to connect other devices (e.g. IP Video Cameras)
- Supports standard SIP protocol
- Configuration and firmware upgrades through Web GUI
- Power over Ethernet (PoE, 802.3af), 12V DC, 24V AC/DC
- Raised letter and Braille signage for ADA compliance
- Vandal resistant marine grade stainless steel faceplate
- Two LED indicators for hearing impaired (call placed, call received)
- Built-in auto-dialer can dial six numbers: if first number doesn't answer or is busy, dials next number
- Auto-answer allows security to monitor and initiate calls with the unit
- Automatically inform the attendant of an emergency phone location via recorded message
- Auxiliary inputs and outputs to integrate with CCTV, LED Blue Lights, Scream Alert®, Gates and other Access Points
- Self-diagnostic testing of built-in buttons, microphone and speaker on schedule and fault reporting

View this video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kCqBLHcBQh0

07/12/2023

During the next upcoming Security Industry Association (SIA) Vertical Insights Symposium, experts from government, law enforcement, higher education and the security industry will address key concerns related to protecting the higher education sector. Talkaphone's Tim Garrett, Regional Sales Manager - Central, will speak at this FREE virtual event on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-4 PM EST. To register for free as an attendee, click here: https://www.securityindustry.org/vertical-symposium-series-ii/. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/03/2023

Looking for a quick setup guide for a Talkaphone ETP-500, one of our most popular call stations? We've got you covered! In this video featuring John Rounds, Talkaphone's senior systems analyst, we'll walk you through the basic steps to get your ETP-500 call station up and running.

Video segment timestamps:
1. Intro
2. Unboxing and Inventory - 0:17
3. Connection Basics - 1:22
4. Programming Basics - 2:22
5. The Ringdown and PBX - 4:13

Remember to refer to the data sheet and user manual for more detailed information on advanced features and customization options. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Talkaphone's support team by calling 773-539-1100 or emailing [email protected].

For more information about the ETP-500 call station, click here: https://www.talkaphone.com/products/etp-500c

To view the video on our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/rCg6khg1h3M

Any requests or suggestions for more quick setup guide videos? What other products would you like to see these for? Let us know in the comments!

06/06/2023

Day 2 at and the Talkaphone team is ready to kickoff the expo! Make sure to stop by BOOTH 317 to grab a free Talkaphone mini emergency blue light tower flashlight and a few other giveaways. Steve Johnson, Tim Garrett and Nicole Wehner are looking forward to meeting you all over the next couple days! We'd also like to share that we are one of the newest associate members to have recently joined ESA - Electronic Security Association and we are thrilled to support their mission! Ready to visit our booth? View our ESX exhibitor profile here to learn more: https://esxweb.com/directory/talkaphone/

06/02/2023

We can't wait for in Louisville! Join us June 6-7 at booth 317 to learn about Talkaphone's versatile emergency communications solutions and commitment to life safety. Use promo code TALKAPHONEEXPO23 for a FREE Expo Only Pass! http://esxweb.com/register

05/05/2023

The Talkaphone team is thrilled to announce we'll be exhibiting at in Louisville, KY on June 6-7! Join us at booth 317 to learn more about our versatile emergency communications products, latest offerings and commitment to the electronic security and life safety industry. See you at the Expo!

Interested in attending? Use our promo code TALKAPHONEEXPO23 for a FREE Expo Only Pass! Register here: www.esxweb.com/register

03/21/2023

Our team is SO EXCITED to exhibit and see you all at in Las Vegas next week! Still thinking about attending? Receive complimentary exhibit hall registration as our guest for the show and join us in booth 28099! Click here to register for free: http://nvyt.es/71a95e9b97d2a4ceee82

02/02/2023

Talkaphone's 2023 Master Product Catalog is now available for digital download!

The 2023 version includes:
- Updated cover with tower in Safety Blue
- New and simplified table of contents
- Colorful page labels and tabs
- QR codes for all Area of Rescue (AOR) System Builders
- New and expanded model charts
- Information on our latest Emergency Communication System Monitor for AOR and blue light phone systems
- Additional updates to product information

Download the catalog PDF here: https://www.talkaphone.com/talkaphone-master-catalog

01/26/2023

Reminder: there's still time to sign up for today's FREE 30-minute Area of Rescue/Area of Refuge trainings with Talkaphone! Interested in learning more about our latest AOR solutions? Click the link below and get registered for a training in your region. The window to register ends ONE minute before our event starts, so click the event link and hurry!

West Coast US and International training with Mikki Rosenberg and John Rounds:
- TODAY at 11:00-11:30 AM PST

Central US training with Tim Garrett:
- TODAY at 1:30-2:00 PM CST

See you soon!

Interested in learning more about the newest additions to Talkaphone's Area of Rescue/Area of Refuge product line? Join us for a FREE 30-minute AOR training with our knowledgable regional sales managers and engineers!

01/25/2023

Interested in learning more about the newest additions to Talkaphone's Area of Rescue/Area of Refuge product line? Join us for a FREE 30-minute training with our knowledgable regional sales managers and engineers! January 2023 training dates and registration links are below - click the link for your region to get started!

West Coast US and Intl. training with Mikki Rosenberg:
- Thursday, January 26th from 11-11:30 AM PST
- Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talkaphone-area-of-rescue-training-west-coast-tickets-519163791877

Central US training with Tim Garrett:
- Thursday, January 26th from 1:30-2:00 PM CST
- Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talkaphone-area-of-rescue-training-central-us-tickets-519229979847

East Coast US training with Nicole Wehner:
- Monday, January 30, 10-10:30 AM CST
- Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talkaphone-area-of-rescue-training-east-coast-tickets-519219839517?keep_tld=1

Additional training dates for February and March are available in the event listing pages linked above - click "More Options" under the Date and Time section to select a different option.

Please feel free to email our sales team at [email protected] with any questions about these trainings. We're excited to meet with you and chat!