What is the USB port for on a Polycom phone?

What is the USB port for on a Polycom phone?

A lot of the VVX Polycom phones have a USB port, and it can be used for a headset, including a Bluetooth dongle! This is confirmed in VVX 250, VVX 350, VVX 450, VVX 500, AND VVX 600 phones, and it may even be available in others, as long as you have the USB port. The BTD 800 dongle from Sennheiser would work great.

How do I connect my Polycom VVX 500?

Connecting the Handset

1. Plug the jack closest to the straight end of the cord into the handset port on the back of the phone.
2. Thread the straight end of the cord through the channel in the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the cord into the port on the handset.

Does Polycom VVX 500 have bluetooth?

The VVX500 does not have bluetooth built in like the VVX600, so you must have the dongle. If it is not paired, you will need to pair it with the dongle using a PC (cannot do this through the VVX500).

Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to Polycom phone?

Polycom VVX 500 does not support Bluetooth directly. So if you want to use a Bluetooth wireless headset, you will need Plantronics Voyager Legend UC Bluetooth Headset B235 , which includes a Bluetooth USB dongle that provide the Bluetooth wireless function.

How do I connect my Jabra headset to my Polycom phone?

Use the following steps:

1. In the setup menu, navigate to Settings > Basic > Preferences > Headset > Analog Headset (or Hook switch Mode).
2. Change the default setting Regular Mode to the correct Jabra mode by selecting Jabra DHSG or Jabra EHS, depending on the firmware version of the desk phone.
3. Press the Select soft key.

How do I use the headset on my Polycom phone?

Enable Headset Memory Mode on Polycom phones

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Basic.
4. Select Preferences.
5. Select Headset.
6. Select Headset Memory Mode.
7. Select the box next to Enabled.

How do I reset my Polycom VVX 500?

Reboot the Phone—Press and hold 0, 1, and 3 dial pad keys simultaneously until a confirmation tone is heard or for about three seconds. Restore Factory Defaults—Press and hold the 1, 3, and 5 dial pad keys simultaneously during the countdown process in the Updater until the passwordprompt appears.

How do I connect my Polycom phone to Skype for business?

Logging into the phone using additional methods

1. Press the Home button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select option 3 Features.
4. Select option 4 Microsoft Lync.
5. Select option 1 User Credentials.
6. For the Sign-in Address, enter your Lync username (ie [email protected]).
7. Select User and enter your Lync username.

What does an EHS cable do?

The Plantronics Electronic Hook Switch (EHS) cable is an add on cable for Plantronics’ wireless headsets that enables remote answer of phone calls away from the desk. With the Plantronics EHS cables, users can answer a call even if they’re not at their desk.

Can you use headphones with Polycom phone?

When using a corded headset on Polycom telephones, most Polycom phones will use a headset and amplifier or direct-connect cable.