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title: Using Zello Friends & Family | Zello F&F
description: Discover how Zello Friends & Family can help you connect through the power of voice.
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# Using Zello Friends & Family

 Discover how Zello Friends & Family can help you connect through the power of voice.

## Android

- [Disabling Google Assistant (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/disabling-google-assistant-android)
- [Voice-Activated Mode (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/voice-activated-mode-android)
- [Auto-Volume (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/auto-volume-android)
- [Using Car Mode (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-car-mode-android)
- [Using Zello While Screen Is Off (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-while-screen-is-off-android)
- [Pairing a Bluetooth PTT Button (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/pairing-a-bluetooth-ptt-button-android)
- [Adjusting an Individual Contact's Volume (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/adjusting-an-individual-contacts-volume-android)
- [Audio Mode (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/audio-mode-android)
- [Why is my microphone not working?](https://support.zello.com/zc/why-is-my-microphone-not-working)
- [Disabling Auto-Start (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/disabling-auto-start-android)
- [Using Volume/Screen Button for PTT (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/screen-button-for-ptt-android)
- [Reporting a Problem](https://support.zello.com/zc/reporting-a-problem)
- [Mapping a PTT Button to a Contact or Channel (Android)](https://support.zello.com/zc/mapping-a-ptt-button-to-a-contact-or-channel-android)
- [Using Overlay (aka. Floating) Buttons on Android](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-overlay-aka.-floating-buttons-on-android)

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## iOS

- [Remote Control](https://support.zello.com/zc/remote-control)
- [Assigning an External PTT Button (iOS)](https://support.zello.com/zc/assigning-an-external-ptt-button-ios)
- [Using Zello Friends & Family on Lock Screen and HUD (iOS)](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family-on-lock-screen-and-hud-ios)
- [Why does my iPhone still play messages after I've silenced it?](https://support.zello.com/zc/why-does-my-iphone-still-play-messages-after-ive-silenced-it)

## Features

- [Deleting History](https://support.zello.com/zc/deleting-history)
- [Call Alerts](https://support.zello.com/zc/call-alerts)
- [Zello Work Tab](https://support.zello.com/zc/zello-work-tab)
- [How does 'echo' work?](https://support.zello.com/zc/how-does-echo-work)
- [Switching Between Conversations](https://support.zello.com/zc/switching-between-conversations)
- [Sending Push-To-Talk Messages](https://support.zello.com/zc/sending-push-to-talk-messages)
- [Message Delays](https://support.zello.com/zc/message-delays)
- [Location Sharing](https://support.zello.com/zc/location-sharing)
- [Private Group Conversations](https://support.zello.com/zc/private-group-conversations)
- [Assigning a Default Channel/Contact](https://support.zello.com/zc/assigning-a-default-channel/contact)

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## Channels

- [Channel Quick Start Guide](https://support.zello.com/zc/channel-quick-start-guide)
- [Transferring Channel Ownership](https://support.zello.com/zc/transferring-channel-ownership)
- [Resetting Channel Password](https://support.zello.com/zc/resetting-channel-password)
- [Channel Moderators vs. Channel Administrators](https://support.zello.com/zc/channel-moderators-vs.-channel-administrators)
- [Channel Moderation Guidelines](https://support.zello.com/zc/channel-moderation-guidelines)
- [Sharing Channels](https://support.zello.com/zc/sharing-channels)
- [Assigning a Default Channel/Contact](https://support.zello.com/zc/contact)
- [Do channel messages reach all subscribers simultaneously?](https://support.zello.com/zc/do-channel-messages-reach-all-subscribers-simultaneously)
- [How long can a single user talk in a public channel?](https://support.zello.com/zc/how-long-can-a-single-user-talk-in-a-public-channel)
- [Unblocking All Users From Channel](https://support.zello.com/zc/unblocking-all-users-from-channel)
- [How do I change a channel name?](https://support.zello.com/zc/how-do-i-change-a-channel-name)
- [How can I become a channel moderator?](https://support.zello.com/zc/how-can-i-become-a-channel-moderator)
- [Ways to Use Channels](https://support.zello.com/zc/ways-to-use-channels)
- [Deleting a Channel](https://support.zello.com/zc/deleting-a-channel)

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## Contacts

- [Group Conversations](https://support.zello.com/zc/group-conversations)

## Hardware and accessories

- [Set up a Bluetooth LE button](https://support.zello.com/zc/set-up-a-bluetooth-le-button)
- [Setting up the Sonim XP3](https://support.zello.com/zc/setting-up-the-sonim-xp3)
- [Setting up the RugGear RG650](https://support.zello.com/zc/setting-up-the-ruggear-rg650)
- [Configuring Zello on an Inrico T199 or TYT W700 network radio](https://support.zello.com/zc/configuring-zello-on-an-inrico-t199-or-tyt-w700-network-radio)
- [Configuring the Telo TE390](https://support.zello.com/zc/configuring-the-telo-te390)
- [Siyata SD7 (Zello Friends and Family)](https://support.zello.com/zc/siyata-sd7-zello-friends-and-family)
- [Configuring Zello on a Talkpod N50 network radio](https://support.zello.com/zc/configuring-zello-on-a-talkpod-n50-network-radio)
- [Accessories](https://support.zello.com/zc/accessories)

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- [Getting started](https://support.zello.com/zc/getting-started#main-content)

    - [New users](https://support.zello.com/zc/getting-started#new-users)
    - [General information](https://support.zello.com/zc/getting-started#general-information)
- [Using Zello Friends & Family](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#main-content)

    - [Android](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#android)
    - [iOS](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#ios)
    - [Features](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#features)
    - [Channels](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#channels)
    - [Contacts](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#contacts)
    - [Hardware and accessories](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family#hardware-and-accessories)
- [Profile Preferences and Settings](https://support.zello.com/zc/profile-preferences-and-settings#main-content)

    - [Manage account](https://support.zello.com/zc/profile-preferences-and-settings#manage-account)
    - [Zello statuses](https://support.zello.com/zc/profile-preferences-and-settings#zello-statuses)
    - [Settings](https://support.zello.com/zc/profile-preferences-and-settings#settings)
- [Safety and Privacy](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#main-content)

    - [Blocking, reporting, and channel moderation](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#blocking-reporting-and-channel-moderation)
    - [Legal](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#legal)
    - [Channel blocks and account bans](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#channel-blocks-and-account-bans)
    - [Account security](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#account-security)
    - [Privacy](https://support.zello.com/zc/safety-and-privacy#privacy)
- [Mobile and Desktop Apps](https://support.zello.com/zc/mobile-and-desktop-apps#main-content)

    - [Zello Bridge](https://support.zello.com/zc/mobile-and-desktop-apps#zello-bridge)

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