Switchboard is your instant voice network. It gives you a hands-free intercom between close friends and colleagues to let you chat more spontaneously, as though you're in the same room. You control your availability so that you're easy to reach when you want and you can focus when you need.
Switchboard Music lets you listen to music together. Drop in through the intercom or keep voice/video chats open indefinitely for totally spontaneous conversation. The music volume adjusts automatically when someone speaks. You can listen to your own music or synchronize with your friends.
Just tried the mac app, and it seems like exactly what we have been looking for. With a small team spread across multiple floors, the ability to quickly hit someone up is important. Can't wait for Android and/or Windows versions, so everybody can be onboard.
Love this thing! Use it all day to communicate with coworkers in remote offices, and also on walks with my wife - we can both listen to music and talk to each other seamlessly and without taking our damn earbuds out.
Working remotely sometimes means I go days without talking to anyone! I miss the pleasantries around the office, like "how was your weekend", and being able to just walk over to my colleague's desk to discuss something quickly. These critical parts that make up workplace culture are things that email and chat don't fully address. Those were the dark days before there was Switchboard!!