Vocera B300n — Hands-Free WiFi Communication Badge for Healthcare & Clinical Environments
The Vocera B300n is a wearable 802.11n WiFi communication badge enabling hands-free, voice-activated communication for clinical, hospital, aged care, and retail environments. Worn on a lanyard or badge clip, it provides instant push-to-talk calling, voice-activated dialling, and group broadcast messaging without requiring staff to reach for a phone. It integrates with the Vocera Communication Platform over your existing 802.11n/ac WiFi network. This unit ships with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
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Hands-free, voice-activated calling: Simply say "Call [name]" or press the call button — no keyboard, screen, or hand interaction required. Critical for clinicians wearing gloves or carrying equipment.
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Push-to-talk instant group communication: Broadcast to a team, floor, or department instantly without dialling — faster than paging or phoning for urgent coordination.
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802.11n dual-band WiFi over existing infrastructure: Operates on the same WiFi network as other enterprise devices — no proprietary radio infrastructure required beyond the Vocera server.
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Wearable badge form factor: Lightweight design clips to a lanyard, badge holder, or shirt pocket — unobtrusive during patient care or floor duties, always hands-free.
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All-day battery: Rechargeable battery provides 8+ hours of active operation — sufficient for a full clinical shift without recharging (charging cradle required, sold separately).
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12-month Reboot IT warranty: Professionally inspected, tested, and graded at our Melbourne facility — Australian warranty and support since 2001.
Performance in Use
The Vocera B300n operates within the Vocera Communication Platform, a software server deployed on your facility's IT infrastructure. When a nurse says "Call the charge nurse," the badge's voice recognition passes the command to the Vocera server, which resolves the appropriate recipient and connects the call — all in under two seconds. This speed of contact is a significant operational benefit in clinical settings where time-critical communication between ward staff, ICU, pharmacy, or radiology can directly impact patient outcomes.
The B300n supports not just one-to-one calls but group broadcasts to defined teams (e.g., "Broadcast to all ED nurses") and escalating alert chains for unanswered urgent calls. Integration with nurse call systems, patient monitoring platforms, and EHR alert engines allows the Vocera server to route automated alerts directly to the appropriate badge wearer, reducing alarm fatigue by targeting rather than broadcasting all alerts to all staff.
Deployment requires the Vocera Communication Server (software, licensed separately) running on the facility's network, and 802.11n/ac WiFi coverage across the operating areas. Vocera badges register to the server over WiFi the same way a SIP phone registers to a call manager. A charging cradle or multi-unit charging station is required for recharging between shifts (sold separately).
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Model |
Vocera B300n Communication Badge |
| WiFi Standard |
802.11b/g/n dual-band |
| Communication |
Push-to-talk, voice-activated calls, group broadcast |
| Voice Activation |
Integrated voice recognition — hands-free dialling by name or group |
| Form Factor |
Wearable badge — lanyard or badge clip attachment |
| Battery |
Rechargeable; 8+ hours active operation per charge |
| Charging |
Charging cradle required (sold separately) |
| Platform |
Vocera Communication Platform / Vocera Collaboration Suite (server required) |
| Environments |
Hospital, aged care, clinical, retail, industrial |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is It Right for You?
✓ Best For:
• Hospitals and health services already running the Vocera Communication Platform
• Aged care and clinical facilities needing hands-free staff communication
• Retail or logistics environments using Vocera for team coordination
• IT teams expanding badge count for an existing Vocera deployment
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✗ Not Recommended For:
• Facilities without a Vocera Communication Server — the badge requires the server to function
• Standalone use without Vocera infrastructure
• Environments with poor or patchy 802.11n WiFi coverage
• Users expecting a charging cradle — sold separately
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Condition Grades
| Grade |
Cosmetic Condition |
Functional Condition |
| A — Excellent |
Minimal marks or scratches only visible on close inspection. No cracks or structural damage. |
Fully tested. WiFi connectivity, voice recognition, call functions, and battery all verified operational. |
| B — Good |
Light wear consistent with clinical use — minor scuffs or marks on housing. No structural damage. |
Fully tested. WiFi connectivity, voice recognition, call functions, and battery all verified operational. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this badge work without the Vocera server?
No. The B300n requires the Vocera Communication Platform (or Vocera Collaboration Suite) software server running on your facility's network. The badge registers to the server over WiFi to enable all calling and messaging features. It cannot operate as a standalone WiFi phone without this infrastructure.
What WiFi infrastructure is required?
The B300n requires 802.11b/g/n or 802.11ac enterprise-grade WiFi coverage throughout the operating area. The WiFi network should be configured for voice (QoS enabled, fast roaming / 802.11r preferred) to ensure clear audio during movement between access points.
Is a charging cradle included?
No. A compatible Vocera charging cradle (single-unit or multi-bay charging station) is required to recharge the badge between shifts. These are sold separately. Please ensure you have compatible charging infrastructure before deploying.
Can it integrate with nurse call or patient monitoring systems?
Yes. The Vocera Communication Platform supports integration with nurse call systems, patient monitoring platforms, and EHR alert engines via middleware. Alert routing to individual badge wearers reduces alarm fatigue compared to all-staff broadcast paging.
What shipping options are available?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
What does the 12-month warranty cover?
Reboot IT's 12-month warranty covers hardware defects and functional failures. Physical damage caused after delivery is excluded. Contact our Melbourne support team for warranty claims.
Warranty & About Reboot IT
12-Month Warranty Included — Every Vocera B300n sold by Reboot IT is backed by a full 12-month warranty. Hardware fault develops — we repair or replace at no cost to you.
About Reboot IT — Melbourne-based since 2001, Reboot IT is one of Australia's most established certified refurbished IT retailers. Every unit is professionally inspected, tested, and graded before sale. We stock enterprise communications equipment sourced from Australian business and government decommissions.
Shop with confidence — Australian-owned, Australian-stocked, Australian warranty support.