How does the intercom work. Do you have to push a button, or can you just talk, and would it work well with a child (10-12 years).
2013307
There are a couple buttons you have to press initially to turn on the units and synch them. After that, you both just talk, just like you were on cell phones. The unit is lightweight, fits over your ears, and adjusts, so it should work fine for a 10-12 yr old child or an adult. We love ours!
2013308
when they are powered up, the button must be pressed on one set to activate the pairing. they are then voice activated to communicate. i dont think it would be a problem for a 10-12 year old to use them. the sets i have are not adjustable, so i am not sure how the fit would be on a 10-12 year old. these hurt my ears after 2-3 hours of continuously wearing them.
2013309
I bought a set to use on our boat and they work perfectly. You turn each unit on by holding two buttons down at the same time. Once they are both on, you sync the units by holding one of the buttons on each unit until a light flashes, then release and press a button on either of the units. Once synced, you just talk without pressing any buttons - totally hands free. A child could use it easily. They say the range is about 50'.Hope this helps.
2013310
No buttons to push. They are voice activated. We use them in residential tree care, wired them into our hadhats. We use them near and amongst heavey equipment with no issues. Pushing the button allows you to answer a phone call, or choose between the aux. port. I see no issues being used with a child.
2013311
It doesn't work like a radio communication. Its like a Telephone you can talk simultaneously. It work with 10 to 12yrs Child but its complicated to pair them
2013312
They are outstanding and are very simple to use - simply follow set up instructions on charging, do the "pairing" of the headsets and then it is like a clear conversation with a volume control!- whether you are side by side or at opposite ends of the boat they are clear as a bell , so once set up NO buttons to push, just wear headsets and talk!! - 10-12 yr olds no problem to use once set up yet may need help for pairing but even that is simple but requires reading the manual to do it the first timeThere is some very minor assemblyi know they work on my friends 60' boat and i think the range is way more than that - hope that helps They are outstanding and are very simple to use - simply follow set up instructions on charging, do the "pairing" of the headsets and then it is like a clear conversation with a volume control!- whether you are side by side or at opposite ends of the boat they are clear as a bell , so once set up NO buttons to push, just wear headsets and talk!! - 10-12 yr olds no problem to use once set up yet may need help for pairing but even that is simple but requires reading the manual to do it the first timeThere is some very minor assemblyi know they work on my friends... » Read More They are outstanding and are very simple to use - simply follow set up instructions on charging, do the "pairing" of the headsets and then it is like a clear conversation with a volume control!- whether you are side by side or at opposite ends of the boat they are clear as a bell , so once set up NO buttons to push, just wear headsets and talk!! - 10-12 yr olds no problem to use once set up yet may need help for pairing but even that is simple but requires reading the manual to do it the first timeThere is some very minor assemblyi know they work on my friends 60' boat and i think the range is way more than that - hope that helps « Show Less
822281
My 6 year old uses this with no major issues. The "talk" button is fairly easy to press and there is a beep when button is depressed. It is possible to accidentally change the channel but I'm sure a 8 year old will be able to understand how to set it to the right channel again if it happened. It feels fairly sturdy and so far both units are holding together nicely (even after two 6 year old boys been playing with them).
1420522
It takes a bit of time to get used to but yes you can use it to talk on the phone. I believe it was one click to answer, click and hold for 3 seconds to decline.
938453
Hi, I'll try to answer your questions but I think I would have to find my instructions. It operates as a CB would. You have to push the talk button to send your message and then release the talk button. Person on the other end has to push their talk button to talk back. I pushed my lock button and you don't hear what is going on at the other end. That is where I would have to look at instructions to see what the lock button does for sure.
842852
This intercom system cannot be used as a baby monitor, since you have to press and hold button for someone to hear on the other unit. We bought it so my elderly mother could call if she needed anything, instead of trying to walk up and down stairs. Worked really well when she stayed with us over the holidays. For this type of use, I highly recommend it!
723964
Yes our four-year-old and nine-year-old use it to talk with us they live a half a block away. Need to teach them how to use it when to push the button and when to let go very easy.
253371
Only one person can talk at a time but both the other units will hear. The way they work, when the button is depressed it is in transmit mode and when released it goes into receive mode. So if two people are pressing the buttons at the same time they will not be able to hear what the others are saying.
2108145
It does NOT require pushing a button. However, the first few seconds of voice are not transmitted. It takes a few seconds for activation to kick in. You can have your parent say something (eg one-two-three-four), to trigger the vac, then speak whatever he/she wants to say.
1860671
You have to hold down the button to talk to the other person. They hold down their button to respond.
2103446
I would say no. She won't be able to press the button. Our granddaughter was 18 months old when she got hers, and she loved it.
2108146
Yes, you push a button to speak. However, you could buy a transformer and leave it on all the time for monitoring. If you had only batteries it would deplete them too quickly.
819118
I believe it is according to age. It is simple after settings are introduced. All they do is push a button to transmit,release to listen.
1397792
I would say around 3 years old and up. It really doesn't do anything. Just turn it on and it goes. No buttons for small children to push. To be honest you could probably find the same thing at Wal-Mart for less.
115609
I did a reply but not sure it went like that. I contacted my son and here is what he said: That button allows you to mute the sounds. It does not speak and you must read the questions. It just plays background sounds like bells or chimes. Again...it's a blast. You and your friends will totally fall in love with it and wonder how it's so darn smart.
841915
With this earbud it is necessary to press button to talk. You must press button and wait a second or so before talking so your voice is not clipped. They are not like cell phone earbuds where you just plug in and talk or listen.
2243374
It is best of only one person speaks (my grandkids) always try to talk at the same time and tick R2 off. So in a quiet room, say "Hey R2," pause, he beeps, then say "reset system". He beeps again (unless he is in a mood). He loves to be told "I love you R2", but always after you get his attention with "Hey R2" and the pause for him to respond is important. Otherwise, I would maybe remove all of the batteries, wait a few minutes, then put them back in and start over. Good luck and let me know if you any other questions.
929199
Yes, of course. The monitor transmit audio from the child to the control unit. And when the parent holds the TALK button on the control unit, it transmits audio to the monitor unit.