- Voice Responder — Use a Bluetooth remote speaker microphone with 48-hour battery life, 100+ dB audio, IP67 protection, MIL-810G testing, and dedicated PTT, emergency, volume, channel scroll, and multifunction buttons.
- Wired Voice Responder — Use a cabled remote speaker microphone with the connected phone or tablet when the deployment does not use Bluetooth pairing.
- Smart Button — Pair a Bluetooth Low Energy button with compatible iOS or Android PTT apps for remote PTT, multifunction, and emergency controls.
- FR55 connector model — Connect Zebra FR55 handheld users to a rugged connector Voice Responder with PTT buttons, emergency control, charging, and headset support.
- Charging cradles — Charge one device in vehicle or desktop cradles, or manage five Voice Responders at once with the Desktop Multicharger.
- App compatibility — Run compatible Android and iOS PTT apps through the connected smart device; Aina supplies the accessory controls, not the voice service.
- Vehicle bundles — Mount Aina Voice Responder with RAM-powered phone or tablet docks to combine charging with physical PTT controls.
Aina PTT
Rugged push-to-talk accessories for cellular PTT teams
Updated August 18, 2026
Aina PTT Overview
Aina PTT makes rugged accessories for cellular push-to-talk setups, including Bluetooth and wired remote speaker microphones, Smart Button controls, and charging cradles. Its devices give field teams physical PTT buttons, loud audio, emergency controls, and glove-friendly access while a phone, tablet, or PoC app handles the voice service.
The phone, tablet, or PoC app remains the voice service. Aina adds the mic, button, and charging hardware for field use in rain, dust, or gloves.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Responder | $263 one time | Bluetooth remote speaker microphone for cellular PTT, with 48-hour battery, 100+ dB audio, and IP67/MIL-810G design |
| Wired Voice Responder | $273 one time | Wired remote speaker microphone for cellular PTT without Bluetooth pairing |
| Smart Button | $96.50 one time | Bluetooth PTT, multifunction, and emergency button for compatible iOS and Android PTT apps |
| FR55 Rugged Connector Voice Responder | $385 one time | Rugged connector accessory for Zebra FR55 handheld devices |
| Desktop Multicharger | $489 one time | Five-device charging cradle for Voice Responder deployments |
| Vehicle Cradle | $60 one time | Single-device vehicle charging cradle |
| Desktop Cradle | $90.50 one time | Single-device desktop charging cradle |
All listed US catalogue prices exclude VAT. Aina also shows Request a Quote buttons. Shipping, tax, reseller availability, and PTT app or service costs are separate.
Pricing source: Aina shop
Pros
| Competitor | Pros |
|---|---|
| PeakPTT | PeakPTT sells complete LTE radios with a $24.95 monthly service plan. Aina sells the accessory layer separately, so buyers can keep their selected phone and PTT app and add a mic, button, or charger. |
| Zello | Zello provides the voice network, channels, admin tools, history, and radio gateways. Aina supplies the physical mic, emergency button, channel controls, and carry hardware around the selected PTT app. |
| ESChat | ESChat is the secure PTT service, with carrier support, location tracking, and LMR links. Aina supplies a mic or button around ESChat, Zello, Kodiak, or another approved app; it does not replace the voice platform. |
| Sonim XP10 | Sonim XP10 replaces the handset with a rugged 5G phone that has its own PTT and emergency keys. Aina leaves the existing phone or tablet in place and adds audio, buttons, and charging hardware. |
| Icom IP501H | Icom IP501H is a dedicated LTE radio. Aina works with Android or iOS PTT tools and adds a radio-like mic, clip, and emergency button without replacing the phone. |
Cons
| Competitor | Cons |
|---|---|
| PeakPTT | PeakPTT bundles programmed radios, service, GPS, and published support terms. Aina requires the buyer to match the phone, PTT app, carrier, and accessory. |
| Zello | Zello handles user management, channels, translations, message history, and radio links. Aina handles the press, audio, and carry hardware, not the voice service. |
| ESChat | ESChat lists FedRAMP, GovRAMP, FirstNet, cross-carrier operation, 3,000-member groups, and P25/DMR/LMR links. Aina supplies the microphone and button, not those network controls or public-sector requirements. |
| Sonim XP10 | Sonim XP10 puts the phone, PTT key, emergency key, carrier path, battery numbers, and rugged ratings in one device. Aina splits those functions across the phone, app, Bluetooth connection, and accessory, so the combination needs compatibility testing. |
| Icom IP501H | Icom IP501H puts group calls, all-call, emergency, lone-worker, man-down, Bluetooth, GPS, and VE-PG4 links in one LTE radio. Aina relies on the phone and PTT app for most service functions. |
Reviews
- G2 — AINA Small Talk Reviews — Rating 4.5/5 from 2 reviews. AINA Small Talk is the company’s PTT app, not its hardware catalogue. The two reviews mention quick setup, live location, emergency button, and use with Aina products.
- Aina PTT Voice Responder — Aina’s listing describes the Voice Responder as a Bluetooth RSM with 48-hour battery life, 100+ dB audio, IP67/MIL-810G protection, Bluetooth 5.2, and Android/iOS app support.
- Critical Communications Review profile — Critical Communications Review lists the RSM role, hands-free PTT access, loud audio, rugged design, and PTT app compatibility.
- Syndico article — Syndico discusses loud audio, Android/iOS compatibility, rugged use, and field-service use of Aina hardware.
- RadioReference forum thread — In the thread, a user reports Aina BT mic audio working but PTT not keying on an EF Johnson VP8000. A follow-up note says the mic was unsupported for that setup.
