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Someone developed wireless walkie-talkies using ESP32s that utilize ESP-NOW over Wi-Fi for direct device-to-device audio, bypassing the need for a radio license.

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What
Someone developed wireless walkie-talkies using ESP32s that utilize ESP-NOW over Wi-Fi for direct device-to-device audio, bypassing the need for a radio license.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:46:35 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
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Why
The project aims to create functional walkie-talkies without requiring the radio licensing typically associated with such devices.
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This development offers a novel approach to personal communication devices, potentially expanding access to walkie-talkie technology for hobbyists and individual users by eliminating regulatory hurdles associated with radio frequencies. It enables low-cost, direct communication over short distances using readily available technology.

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