Amplio Talking Book
Amplio offers open and innovative information and communications technologies (ICT) to amplify program reach and knowledge sharing for hard-to-reach communities.
Amplio Talking Book
The Amplio Talking Book is a rugged, battery-powered audio device designed for users with low literacy skills. With the Talking Book, you can deliver hours of content in any language, with multiple topics and playlists. Users can select play messages on demand and record their feedback. A built-in speaker allows families and groups to listen and learn together. There's no cost to the end user.
Talking Books collect usage data and user feedback, so you can monitor community engagement, identify issues and trends, and continually update your content or program for greater impact.
Watch a Talking Book demo
Watch a product demo to learn about Talking Book features and functions.
Bulk SMS & Voice IVR
Amplio voice platform lets program teams reach entire communities instantly — sending text messages or automated voice calls to thousands of phone numbers at once, including basic feature phones with no internet required.
Bulk SMS
Send text messages to a single recipient or thousands of contacts in one campaign. Upload a contact list and reach an entire community in seconds.
- • Single & bulk sending from one dashboard
- • Custom sender ID so recipients recognize who's messaging
- • Campaign tracking and delivery reports
Voice SMS (IVR)
Deliver a recorded voice message directly to a phone call — no internet, app, or smartphone required. Ideal for low-literacy communities and rural areas with limited connectivity.
- • Works on basic feature phones
- • Reaches single or bulk contact lists
- • Call response tracking (answered, no answer, busy)
Companion App
A mobile app that mimics the Amplio Talking Book device — bringing the same audio-first experience to any Android phone. Built for low-literate users in rural and off-grid communities, with no internet connection required to listen.
- ● Plays full audio libraries and playlists, just like the Talking Book
- ● Custom surveys and a public content library
- ● Records listener feedback for engagement tracking
Designed with the user
The Amplio Talking Book was designed with and for low-literate people in rural, remote, and off-grid communities. It uses audio prompts and visual icons to guide the user. Each icon is embossed with a dot for the visually impaired.
Additional features:
- USB port for smartphone updates
- Silicon band for more durability
- Auxiliary port for headphones
Flexible power options:
- Includes a rechargeable battery and also works with AA or D batteries
- Recharge with grid or solar power
- Connect to rechargeable outdoor speaker
"After we did a quick Talking Book demo, young people were surprised to see even a 90-year-old woman pick up a device and turn it on."
Supporting tools and software
In 2021, we launched a suite of self-service products to help our partners more easily and cost-effectively launch and run their programs. The Amplio Suite includes an audio content manager, an app to update Talking Books in the field, and an interactive dashboard.
You can also access our learning portal with self-paced lessons and job aids.
Watch a video to learn about Amplio's suite of tools and products.
Ready to learn more?
Tell us about your project! We're happy to set up a free consultation or Talking Book demo.