Jitsi Meet and Matrix are missing system-wide/background push-to-talk (PTT) (to replace Discord).

Alternatives (obviously must be cross-platform end-to-end encrypted libre software)?

mox
link
fedilink
1
edit-2
2M

so this would create double push-to-talk, forcing me to hold two keys together to talk in-game.

Why not use the same key for the game and the local mic control? I used to have a single key to mute myself in mumble and talk in Overwatch, and it worked well. Does your OS prevent it?

Autonomous User
creator
link
fedilink
1
edit-2
2M

Those in both the call and game at the same time will hear everything, either from the call or game, as the mic is never mute everywhere.

mox
link
fedilink
1
edit-2
2M

I think you’ve misunderstood again.

In my call, I left the mic open by default, and configured a key as push-to-mute.
In the game, I left the mic muted by default, and configured the same key as push-to-talk.

This way, I could speak on the call or in the game, but never both at once, and the my was not open by default in the game.

Edit: Oh, I think I figured out what your first sentence was supposed to mean. I think you want not only to choose between two voice chats (a game and a call) when talking, but also be muted in both by default so other sounds in the room won’t be heard by anyone. Yes?

Autonomous User
creator
link
fedilink
1
edit-2
2M

Yes, with no key(s) held, the mic should be mute everywhere. Edited for clarity.

Create a post

A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

In this community everyone is welcome to post links and discuss topics related to privacy.

Some Rules

  • Posting a link to a website containing tracking isn’t great, if contents of the website are behind a paywall maybe copy them into the post
  • Don’t promote proprietary software
  • Try to keep things on topic
  • If you have a question, please try searching for previous discussions, maybe it has already been answered
  • Reposts are fine, but should have at least a couple of weeks in between so that the post can reach a new audience
  • Be nice :)

Related communities

Chat rooms

much thanks to @gary_host_laptop for the logo design :)

  • 0 users online
  • 57 users / day
  • 383 users / week
  • 1.5K users / month
  • 5.7K users / 6 months
  • 1 subscriber
  • 2.86K Posts
  • 71.9K Comments
  • Modlog