--- title: Mapping Zello's PTT Functionality to the iOS Action button description: The instructions below detail the process of mapping Zello’s PTT functionality to your iOS device's Action button. Once enabled, use the Action button to... --- [Skip to content](https://support.zello.com/zw/mapping-zellos-ptt-functionality-to-the-ios-action-button#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. [Settings](https://support.zello.com/zw/using-zello?hsLang=en#settings) May 8, 2026 # Mapping Zello's PTT Functionality to the iOS Action button This article is written for: ✅ Zello Work  ❌ Zello Friends & Family. The instructions below detail the process of mapping Zello’s PTT functionality to your iOS device's Action button. Once enabled, use the Action button to send messages to your channel without opening either Zello or your device.  **Please note the following:  \-**The iOS Action button is available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 series. **\-**Mapping PTT functionality to the Action button requires Zello version 5.29.1 or higher. **\-**The Action button is not compatible with hold-to-talk functionality. ### **Adding Zello to your Action button** 1\. From your iOS device, open App Shortcuts. **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455083044493-2.png?width=300&height=537&name=31455083044493-2.png)** 2\. Under **App Shortcuts**, select Zello. **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455039262349-2.png?width=300&height=594&name=31455039262349-2.png)**3. Tap the three dots located in the upper-right corner of the TogglePTT Zello box. **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455039264525-2.png?width=300&height=320&name=31455039264525-2.png)** 4\. Tap **Add to Shortcut**.  **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455083050125-2.png?width=300&height=369&name=31455083050125-2.png)** 5\. Tap **Done** and exit App Shortcuts.   **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455039272845-2.png?width=300&height=318&name=31455039272845-2.png)** 5\. Open your iOS device’s Settings app. Select **Action Button **from the Settings menu.  **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455039275533-2.png?width=300&height=531&name=31455039275533-2.png)** 6\. Scroll to the right until you find the **Shortcut** screen. Then, click **Choose a Shortcut**. **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455083059725-2.png?width=300&height=546&name=31455083059725-2.png)**7. Under the My Shortcuts heading, tap TogglePTT Zello**![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455039281037-2.png?width=300&height=464&name=31455039281037-2.png)** 8\. When the shortcut has been successfully added, **TogglePTT Zello** will appear at the bottom of the **Shortcut** screen. **![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/31455083068429-2.png?width=300&height=506&name=31455083068429-2.png)** ### **Using the Action Button** --- Your device's Action button operates like the Zello PTT button's toggle mode. To use the action button: 1. Press and hold—for a few seconds—the device's Action button. This will start your recording.  2. Release the Action button. Then, talk into the device.  3. Press and hold the Action button again to end the recording. Your message will be sent to the previously-selected channel.  ### **PTT Framework for iOS** --- The PTT Framework operates similar to the Action button: users can send messages without unlocking their device or opening Zello. Any user operating on iOS 16 or up can access this functionality, regardless of the device's model. 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