BuddyTalk offers an impressive 500 feet (150 meters) maximum range in open outdoor spaces - that's approximately 1½ football fields! However, actual range varies based on your environment:
Outdoor Performance:
- Open spaces (parks, fields, beaches): Up to 500 feet
- Backyards with fences: 200-350 feet
- Wooded areas or hills: 150-250 feet
- Urban areas with buildings: 100-200 feet
Indoor Performance:
- Same floor, different rooms: Excellent (works through standard walls)
- Different floors (upstairs/downstairs): Very good (works through 1-2 floors)
- Large homes (opposite ends): 100-150 feet range
- Apartments: Works throughout most standard units
Factors That Affect Range:
✅ Helps: Line of sight, open spaces, elevated positions
❌ Reduces: Concrete walls, metal structures, multiple floors, electronic interference
Real-World Examples:
✅ Kids playing hide-and-seek throughout a 2-story house
✅ One child in backyard, one in bedroom upstairs
✅ Neighborhood kids playing in adjacent yards
✅ Camping - exploring different areas of campsite
✅ Beach/park - kids can roam while staying connected
What happens if they go out of range? The devices will show a "connection lost" indicator, and communication stops. Once back in range, they automatically reconnect within seconds. This actually provides a built-in safety boundary - you'll know if kids have wandered too far!
Pro Tip: For maximum range, have kids hold the devices at chest height rather than down at their sides. This can add 20-30% more range in challenging environments.