On rev 1 we have a walkie-talkie that works over cellular and has GPS, remote battery and remote availability checking. Soon we have a bunch of other channels(listed on our site) coming that will all be vying for the same 3 buttons.
I like your idea but we are going to use this forum to discuss ideas and refine them so they are able to mature into a solution to a problem. All ideas mature, grow and change as needs are identified.
I agree with the problem, which is why I am responding. I have experienced this too and not just with a Relay.
This problem is:
“I am not always able to get to my Relay in time to hear the message that was just sent and do not want to miss the message”
One solution: (Technology fix)
"Cache the last message played and allow replaying it with some button combination or command"
Benefits:
- Will allow the recipient to hear a message that was last played
Problems:
- Could be complicated (might not)
- Could cause frustration if unknowingly triggered
- Could cause frustration when someone else chimes in and overwrites the last message before you play it.
Ex.
Jimmy - “Dad, can you pick me up at Bobby’s house?”…Key…“We just got back from the Zoo”…Key…“Did you hear me?”
Dad - “Sure”
Solution 2: (Low tech fix recipient lead)
“Just ask the sender to repeat their message”
Benefits:
- No development needed
- Simple to remember since it is normal conversation. I say “what did you say?” about 10 times a day to my Wife and we are in the same house.
- Quick and uncomplicated
Ex.
Jimmy - “Dad, can you pick me up at Bobby’s house?”…Key…“We just got back from the Zoo.”
Dad - “What did you say? The Relay was in my Pocket.”
Jimmy - “Can you pick me up at Bobby’s house?”
Dad - “Sure”
Problems:
- Causes the sender to repeat themselves and wastes their time
Solution 3: (Low tech fix sender lead)
“Have the sender ask if you are available before sending the body of the message”
Benefits:
- No development needed
- Simple to remember since it is normal conversation. Whenever I use IM (Hangout, Slack, Facebook Messenger) I say “Hey” first.
- Quick and uncomplicated
Ex.
Jimmy - “Hey Dad. Are you there?”
Dad - “Yeah go ahead, sport”
Jimmy - “Can you pick me up at Bobby’s house?”
Dad - “Sure”