--- title: How to configure hotkeys in Dispatch Hub description: Dispatch Hub users are now able to respond to messages using their keyboard, external microphone, pedals, map LMC microphones with HID commands, or other... --- [Skip to content](https://support.zello.com/zw/how-to-configure-hotkeys-in-dispatch-hub#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.zello.com/zw/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![wordmark@2x](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Trial%20series/wordmark@2x.png?width=92&height=16&name=wordmark@2x.png)](https://zello.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.zello.com/zw/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact us](https://zello.com/contact/new-ticket/) [Contact us](https://zello.com/contact/new-ticket/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Zello Work](https://support.zello.com/zw?hsLang=en) 2. [Using Zello](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en) 3. [Dispatch Hub](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#dispatch-hub) May 8, 2026 # How to configure hotkeys in Dispatch Hub This article is written for: ✅ Zello Work  ❌ Zello Friends & Family. Dispatch Hub users are now able to respond to messages using their keyboard, external microphone, pedals, map LMC microphones with HID commands, or other PTT equipment. They can set an external button to respond to accepted calls.  ### Why is this beneficial? --- Dispatch Hub users can save time and focus better by not needing to pull up Zello or minimize other applications in order to perform functions on Zello. ### How to configure hotkeys (Push to Talk and Replay Last Message buttons) --- 1. Click on **Zello**. A drop down menu will appear. Click on **Hotkeys.** ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321257973645-2.png?width=670&height=230&name=41321257973645-2.png) 2. You can assign hotkeys for the Push to Talk Button and the Replay Last Message Button. Click **Assign Shortcut** for the button that you want to assign a hotkey. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321257980301-2.png?width=500&height=480&name=41321257980301-2.png) 3. Press the keyboard buttons that you'd like to use as a hotkey for that button, then press **Assign**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321245748877-2.png?width=670&height=271&name=41321245748877-2.png) ### How to configure hotkeys for contacts --- You can set a hotkey to speak with a particular contact. 1. Select **Contacts**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321245750157-2.png?width=400&height=602&name=41321245750157-2.png) 2. Click the three dots next to the contact that you want to set a hotkey for. Click **Contact Settings**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321245752717-2.png?width=670&height=291&name=41321245752717-2.png) 3. Click **Assign Shortcut**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321257986061-2.png?width=400&height=351&name=41321257986061-2.png) 4. Press the keyboard buttons you would like to use as the hotkey for this contact, then press **Assign**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41321245756301-2.png?width=670&height=236&name=41321245756301-2.png) ### How to configure hotkeys for channels --- You can set hotkeys to message particular channels. 1. Select **Channels**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41322266956685-2.png?width=400&height=399&name=41322266956685-2.png) 2. Click the three dots next to the contact that you want to set a hotkey for. Click **Channel Settings**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41322253577613-2.png?width=670&height=291&name=41322253577613-2.png) 3. Click **Assign Shortcut**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41322266963085-2.png?width=500&height=498&name=41322266963085-2.png) 4. Press the keyboard buttons you'd like to use as a hotkey for this channel, then click **Assign**. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/41322253587981-2.png?width=670&height=281&name=41322253587981-2.png) ### How to Use Hotkeys --- - Make sure a call is active and selected in order for the PTT Hotkeys to work - To select the call, click **Accept** and **Click on the active call cell** - Receiving a message in another call does not change the call that is selected, it has to be changed manually - [Getting Started](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Trials](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#trials) - [Admins](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#admins) - [Users](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#users) - [Dispatch Hub](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#dispatch-hub) - [Intro to Zello](https://support.zello.com/zw/getting-started?hsLang=en#intro-to-zello) - [Admins](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#main-content) - [User Management](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#user-management) - [Channels](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#channels) - [Dispatch Hub](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#dispatch-hub) - [Network Settings and Configurations](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#network-settings-and-configurations) - [Zello Enterprise Server](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#zello-enterprise-server) - [Payments, Subscriptions, and Billing](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#payments-subscriptions-and-billing) - [Using Zello](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Dispatch Hub](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#dispatch-hub) - [User Communications](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#user-communications) - [Channels](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#channels) - [Settings](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#settings) - [Features](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#features) - [Windows PC App](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#windows-pc-app) - [Accessories](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Rugged/Specialized Phones](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#rugged-specialized-phones) - [Network Radios](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#network-radios) - [Headsets](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#headsets) - [Speakers/Mics](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#speakers-mics) - [Wireless Buttons](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#wireless-buttons) - [Gateways](https://support.zello.com/zw/accessories?hsLang=en#gateways) - [Partners & Developers](https://support.zello.com/zw/partners-developers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Partnerships](https://support.zello.com/zw/partners-developers?hsLang=en#partnerships) - [New Mobile SDK (iOS, Android, React Native)](https://support.zello.com/zw/partners-developers?hsLang=en#new-mobile-sdk-ios-android-react-native) - [Legacy SDK (Android-Only)](https://support.zello.com/zw/partners-developers?hsLang=en#legacy-sdk-android-only) - [API and Integrations](https://support.zello.com/zw/partners-developers?hsLang=en#api-and-integrations) - [FAQ](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Functionality](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#functionality) - [Accessories](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#accessories) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Network](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#network) - [Compliance](https://support.zello.com/zw/faq?hsLang=en#compliance) - [Videos](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Android](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#android) - [Management Console](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#management-console) - [iOS](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#ios) - [Channels](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#channels) - [Dispatch Hub](https://support.zello.com/zw/videos?hsLang=en#dispatch-hub) [![wordmark@2x](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Trial%20series/wordmark@2x.png?width=92&height=16&name=wordmark@2x.png "wordmark@2x")](https://zello.com) Zello Inc Help Center Copyright © 2025, Zello