Real-time public safety intelligence for the Austin metro. Know what’s happening before the news does.
See PlansWhat It Is
Battle Buddy monitors Austin-area public safety radio traffic, CAD feeds, traffic data, and local news 24/7 — then delivers priority alerts, incident maps, and cross-referenced citizen intel straight to your phone via the Battle Buddy app (Nextcloud Talk). Optional ATAK data package for field operators.
Live Radio Monitoring
APD, AFD, TCFD, TCEMS — trunked P25 capture with AI transcription.
Incident Maps
Live map of active incidents with severity, location, and radio context.
Commute Alerts
Saved routes get corridor-specific alerts when incidents affect your drive.
Cross-Referenced News
Local news headlines matched to radio events — see the story behind the call.
Who It’s For
Journalists & Stringers
Get there before the press release.
First Responders (off-duty)
Stay situationally aware of your sector.
Field Operators
ATAK integration for tactical awareness.
Safety-Minded Residents
Know what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Pricing
7-day free trial on all plans. Cancel anytime.
Entry
- Live incident alerts via Battle Buddy app
- Commute monitor + corridor alerts
- Intel news feed
- Priority DMs for high-severity events
- No ATAK field data package
- No SITREP access
Full Access
- Everything in Entry
- ATAK field data package (WinTAK / ATAK / iTAK)
- SITREP access
- Full Nextcloud workspace (Talk, Calendar, Deck)
- Approved citizen tips on map
How It Works
- Pick a plan and start your 7-day free trial (card required, not charged until trial ends).
- You’ll get login credentials for the Battle Buddy app (Nextcloud Talk) by email within minutes.
- Install the app, sign in, and start receiving alerts immediately.
- Full Access members also receive the ATAK data package for field use.
FAQ
- What radio systems do you monitor?
- P25 GATRRS trunked system — APD, AFD, Travis County Fire, TCEMS, and more.
- Is this legal?
- Yes. All monitored traffic is unencrypted public safety radio, lawful to receive in Texas.
- Can I cancel anytime?
- Yes. Cancel during the trial and you’re never charged. Cancel after and you keep access through the end of the period.
- What’s the Battle Buddy app?
- It’s a self-hosted Nextcloud Talk client — fast push notifications, rich media, and rooms for each agency feed.
- Do you cover outside Austin?
- Currently Austin/Travis County only. Other metros are on the roadmap.