Focused in the extreme
APX NEXT XE advances a firefighter’s lifeline while bringing new intelligence into extreme environments. A radio that works while protecting your greatest resources - your focus and communication.
APX NEXT XE: Built for focus in the extreme
Ready to work when you need it. This smart radio is purpose-built for mission-critical performance with no compromises.
Get the detailsRugged, inside and out
Living up to the renowned ruggedness of APX XE radios, this firefighter radio is built to go where you go - into a hurricane, fire, even a sandstorm.
XE Ergonomics
A familiar APX XE design, featuring exaggerated knobs and buttons, classic “T-grip”, and large top display for operation with or without gloves.
Use in the elements
This is one tough touchscreen. It can be used with gloves, withstands dust and dirt, is water resistant, and visible in all lighting conditions.
Clearly better audio
Your message must get through. Multiple microphones, high-power speakers & advanced audio techniques make sure you’re understood - loud & clear.
Keep eyes up
Using ViQi Voice Control, perform radio operations such as switching channel and zone, adjusting the volume, changing your audio profile and more.
Ready for the future
Ultra-connected & ready for the future. Configurable as a multi-band or single-band radio, it gives you public safety LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & NFC.
Powered to endure
A UL Div 2 standard 14-hr battery keeps up with you during long shifts. An optional 18-hr UL Div 2 battery will take your communication even further.
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Designed for effortless usability; when everything is on the line.
High-stress situations demand a low-stress radio. With a logical layout, simple menus and large touch targets, using APX NEXT XE is second nature.
Experience the intuitive APX NEXT XE:
Find your channel in seconds
Search by name & connect to the right channel quickly. Because every second counts.
Protect your night vision
Preserve your situational awareness & prevent unwanted attention by enabling night mode.
One tap to reach settings
From selecting Bluetooth to adjusting your profile - it’s a single tap from your home screen.
Better together
Expand and customize your smart radio’s functionality with a suite of accessories designed and optimized for APX NEXT XE.
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XVE500 Remote Speaker Microphone
- Heat resistant housing and cable
- Loudest, clearest speaker
- Four HDR microphones

- Enhanced wind and water shielding
- New adaptive noise suppression
- Dedicated ViQi button
- Integrated and D-ring to be used with radio strap
- Easy radio release for quick use

- Keep your radio in the holster while charging
- Wear your radio how you want with a 2.5” or 3” belt clip
- IMPRES 2 technology
- UL Div 2 long battery life of up to 18 hours

- Swap out your battery without removing the belt clip
- Dual battery latches provide maximum reliability
Mobile access to intelligence
APX NEXT XE application services bring new intelligence to the field for firefighters. Because when you need information - you need it fast.
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SmartMapping
Find your location. Find other firefighters, view their status, and tap to communicate.

SmartMessaging
Securely and conveniently share texts, images, videos and voicenotes across your team.
Easy ownership experience
Engineered to give you back time. Reducing set-up, programming and management from months to minutes, anywhere, any time.
WatchManaging 1000 radios - before and NEXT
Initial Programming

What once took 1 month now takes 10 minutes
Software & Security Updates

What once took 6 months now takes 10 minutes
Accelerated configuration
Easy configuration over the cloud for programming as many radios as you want, anytime, anywhere, and even before you open the box.
Rapid updates
Radios stay in the field and updates are immediate with a push of a button, when you want them.
Centralized management
Manage your radios from any location. Keep your technology up-to-date, and your data secure with redundancy.
Radically speed up device management
Combine cloud programming with the capabilities of updating your APX NEXT XE over LTE. Keep your most valuable resources focused and ready.

RadioCentral
Cloud programming dramatically reduces the resources needed to update your radio fleet.
