Phonetic Access Codes

Phonetic access codes are a voice-input option where guests say words instead of numbers. Rather than speaking digits like "4 2 7 1", your guest says something like "Maple Kiwi" — clearer, more memorable, and much harder to confuse over a noisy intercom call.

Each letter maps to a distinct word from a friendly phonetic alphabet (A = Amber, B = Baker, K = Kiwi, M = Maple, and so on). Codes are 2–4 letters long.

How do they work?

When your buzzer rings:
1. FreshBuzzer prompts your guest to say their code
2. The guest speaks the words (e.g. "Tiger Ocean")
3. If recognized and valid, they are buzzed in immediately

The flow is the same as numeric voice codes — only the format changes.

Setting up a phonetic code

When creating or editing a Secure Access Code, select letters instead of numbers for the code. FreshBuzzer will generate a random code for you, or you can type your own 2–4 letter combination.

Tips for best results

• Short codes (2 words) are easiest for guests to remember and say clearly
• Let your guest know to say the words, not the letters (e.g. "Jungle Ocean", not "J O")
• If recognition fails, guests can try again — just like with any voice code