How do I connect my headset to my Polycom phone?

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How do I connect my headset to my Polycom phone?

To connect a supported headset to your phone:

  1. Plug one end of the EHS adapter or cable into the serial port on the back of your phone.
  2. Plug the other end into the headset base unit.
  3. Connect the headset’s RJ-9 connector to the headset jack on the back of the phone.

What is RJ9 Jack?

A Headset Amplifier or Direct Connect Cable is required, which plugs into your telephone using a hard plastic, modular connector called an RJ9 headset jack (which is equal to and also called RJ22 headset jack). This jack or modular plug can be clear or smoke colored.

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.

Do Polycom phones have Bluetooth?

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 headset to my Polycom VVX 411?

To use this feature, you must enable and activate Headset Memory Mode.

  1. Navigate to Settings > Basic > Preferences > Headset > Headset Memory.
  2. From the Headset Memory Mode screen, select Enabled.
  3. Press the headset key twice.
  4. All calls placed or answered on your phone use your headset automatically.

How do I identify an RJ connector?

Accordingly, registered jacks are primarily named by the letters RJ, followed by two digits that express the type. Additional letter suffixes indicate minor variations. For example, RJ11, RJ14, and RJ25 are the most commonly used interfaces for telephone connections for one-, two-, and three-line service, respectively.

What is difference between RJ9 and RJ11?

The main difference between RJ9 and RJ11 is that the RJ9 only comes in one type of configuration, that is, the 4P4C connection type. In contrast to that, RJ11 comprises two types of configuration. They are, namely, 6P2C and 6P4C connection types. RJ9 is basically used to connect a phone handset with a phone collector.

How do you use a headset on a landline?

1) Landline phone WITH 2.5mm port:

  1. Connect the extension cord to your landline phone.
  2. Plug in your AC power adapter to the wall, then connect the other end into your wireless phone headset charging base.
  3. Included with your wireless phone headset is an RJ9 cord.
  4. Your headset is setup and ready to be used!

Can I connect headphones to landline phone?

Answer: Absolutely, just ensure that the headset bottom lead or cable is the correct one for your new phone. You can have a square type jack/plug but it may be configured differently.

What is Hookswitch mode on a Polycom phone?

There are two main settings to keep in mind when connecting your corded headset to a Polycom phone. Headset Memory Mode allows all incoming and outgoing calls to go through your headset. Electronic Hookswitch (EHS) is a feature that allows users to start and end calls by pressing buttons on their headset.