How to Configure The Multi-Function Button on Grandstream’s WP820 WiFi Phone

August 19, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

Grandstream’s WP820 is a powerful WiFi phone that comes with flexible features. The WP820’s Push-to-talk button is a multi-function button that can be configured to perform different tasks! Let’s take a closer look at how to configure each function:

How to Configure the WP820 Push-to-Talk button

To configure the multi-function button, simply follow these steps: Go under WP820 Web GUI>System Settings>Preferences>Button Customization> Multi-function Button

There are several functions the button can be configured into, including:

Paging (Push-to-talk): a short press on the button will take users to PTT/Paging settings. Users can also press and hold the key to initiate PTT/Paging call.
Panic call/SAFE: a short press on the key will open the status page to make sure that Panic Call is enabled. Users can also press and hold the key to trigger Panic Call.
Mute/Unmute: Mute incoming calls ringtone by pressing on the key. Also, the key will be performing mute/unmute function during calls.
Speed Dial: once set up, the button can be used to speed dial a contact.

The WP820 WiFi phone is equipped with more cool features. Learn more about the WP820 on our website!

Equip your office for less with VoIP Supply’s refurbished line of IP Phones

August 18, 2020 by Youleidy Vega

Yealink T46S

The Yealink T46S IP Phone is for the professional user who appreciates a good design and a color, touch-screen display. It features a 4.3 inch display with 480 x 272 pixel resolution. It has a USB port that can be used for a WiFi or Bluetooth dongle so that you can connect other devices or pair a headset. The T46S also features Opus HD audio codec for enhanced performance.

This refurbished model is priced at $119.99 where the new model retails at $242.00. That is a savings of over $120.00 for anyone who wants a quality phone but does not mind if it is a used one.

Yealink T46S Datasheet

Yealink T46S Key Features:

Up to 16 SIP accounts
Paperless label design
Headset and EHS support
Wi-Fi via WF40
Bluetooth via BT40
USB recording
Support for expansion modules
Stand with two adjustable angles
Wall-mountable

Polycom Trio 8800

The Poly Trio 8800 Conference Phone is a powerful conferencing solution with intuitive navigation through its 5-inch color LCD display. It is simple to operate and enhances the communication of any meeting via top notch features such as acoustic noise cancellation and Poly’s patented NoiseBlock technology that creates a noise shield so that every call is crisp and clear.

This refurbished model is priced at $729.99 where the new model retails at $995.95. That is a savings of over $265.96!

Poly Trio 8800 Datasheet

Poly Trio 8800 Top Features:

Built-in Wi-Fi
Single Line Operation
Acoustic Clarity Technology
20 Foot Microphone Range
Acoustic Echo Cancellation
Patented Polycom® NoiseBlock™
Bluetooth 4.0
Up To 5-Way Conferencing
Date / Time Display
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Bridges IP and USB Phone Calls

Polycom VVX 501

The Poly VVX 501 IP Phone is great for the entry-level office worker who needs a reliable phone without all the bells and whistles. It supports up to 12 SIP line registrations and up to 24 simultaneous calls. It features Poly’s HD Voice technology both in the handset and in the speakerphone.

Poly VVX 501 Datasheet

Poly VVX 501 Top Features:

Dedicated RJ-9 headset port
Voicemail and video mail support
3.5-in TFT LCD display at QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) resolution
Dual USB ports (2.0 compliant) for media and storage applications
Dual USB ports (2.0 compliant) for media and storage applications
Polycom HD Voice technology delivers life-like voice quality for each audio path-handset, the hands-free speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility to ITU-T P.370 and TIA
Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with PoE Support

The refurbished VVX 501 is priced at $149.99 where the new version retails at $327.00. That is a savings of over $170.00!

And that is what VoIP Supply’s Refresh line is all about! Saving people money on their VoIP Solutions without sacrificing the quality of the products. All Refresh products are certified and are backed by a 1-year warranty.

New Hardware Roundup: Yealink’s MP56 Android Phones and VTech’s Amplified Analog Phones

August 17, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

This month’s new VoIP hardware roundup, we are going to introduce you to two cool phone solutions, Yelink’s MP56 Android phone and VTech’s Amplified Series. Let’s get to it!

Yealink’s MP56 Android IP Phones

Does your team use Android apps? You will love this – Yealink’s new MP56 IP phones are based on Android 9.0 OS and they come with a 7-inch touchscreen and Yealink’s Optima HD voice. There are two versions available for Teams and Skype for Business (SFB) users. See more advanced features:

Android 9
MS Teams/SFB Certified
7-inch capacitive touch screen
Built in Bluetooth and dual-brand 2.4G/ 5G Wi-Fi
1x USB port for USB headset support
Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
PoE support

VTech/Snom Introduced the Amplified Series

Snom/VTech introduced a reliable analog phone solution for the elderly and/or people with special needs! The VTech Amplified Series is equipped with unique features to deliver clear communications, including increased volume, extra-large buttons, and more. This Series includes several wireless DECT handsets, an extension ringer, cordless audio doorbell, and an SOS pendant. Learn more here!

Visual ringing indicator
Caller ID announce2
Full-duplex handset speakerphone
Caller ID/call waiting—stores 50 calls2
ECO mode power-conserving technology
DECT 6.0 digital technology
50 name and number phonebook directory
Intercom between handsets

Ready to see more new VoIP hardware? Visit our website or give us a call at 1-800-398-8647!

5 Top Selling Fanvil Phones in 2020

August 11, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

Building a professional phone system with Fanvil is very cost-effective! There’s no time like the present to expand your portfolio to include our top selling Fanvil phones. Let us walk you through some of our top sellers this year!

1) Fanvil X5U Mid-Level IP Phone

The X5U is a 16-line mid-level VoIP phone that comes with one large 3.5’’ large screen and a second 2.4’’ side color screen (for DSS keys). The X5U’s outstanding voice quality, built-in Bluetooth, and optional Wi-Fi connectivity make wireless communication a breeze!

This device can also be used as a SIP hotspot which expands SIP account to other IP phones for group ringing in LAN. The hotspot feature will enable the simultaneous ringing of all devices.

2) Fanvil X6U High-End IP Phone

The X6U is a 20-line high-end VoIP phone with three color screens, built-in Bluetooth, and dual Gigabit ports. Compared to the X5U, the X6U is built with larger displays including one 4.3’’ color screen and two 3.5’’ side color screens. WiFi is also supported through a separate dongle.

3) Fanvil X4U Mid-Level IP Phone

The X4U is a mid-level IP phone that comes with 12 SIP accounts and two screens for using DSS keys. Like other XU Series phones, the X4U also supports Bluetooth and WiFi (with a dongle).

4) Fanvil X3U Entry-Level IP Phone

The X3U phone is designed for entry-level professionals. Dual Gigabit ports, EHS headsets support, color screens are just some of the basic features that X3U has to offer. The stylish X3U IP phone also features Opus voice and HD audio on both the speakerphone and the handset, allowing you to hear and be heard clearly!

See how these four devices compare with each other in a chart above!

5) Fanvil X7 IP Phone

The X7 is another popular high-end enterprise Fanvil phone with a DSS key corresponding display screen! The 127 programmable DSS keys improve work efficiency and performance.

Watch our product video to learn more:

Don’t forget to take advantage of Fanvil’s new rebate program before it expires on Oct. 31st, 2020! See the details here!

Fanvil Solutions Compatibility Overview

Fanvil has strong compatibility with mainstream communication platforms. Their solutions are seamlessly compatible with each partner, providing a better experience and more convenient choice for users. Check out all compatible platforms here!

The Partners Fanvil works with include:

3CX
AVAYA
broadsoft
Asterisk
Jabra
bicom
Yeastar
Poly (Plantronics)
See more partners

VoIP Supply is an authorized distributor of Fanvil! By becoming an authorized Fanvil online reseller through VoIP Supply, you will receive professional support, first-hand information about new Fanvil products, and so much more. Sign up here today!

How to Set Up the Fanvil X4 SIP Phone

by Ying-Hui Chen

Configuring your IP phone with correct network configurations is the first step to get your Fanvil X4 SIP phone ready to work.

At least one of the lines must be configured with an IP telephony service. Let us walk you through the process:

How to Configure Network Parameters on Fanvil X4 IP Phone

The X4 SIP phone relies on an IP network connection to provide service. To enable the device, the network parameters must be configured properly first.

Follow these steps to configure network parameters

Open the network configuration screen: soft-menu [Menu] > [Settings] > [Advanced Settings] > [Network] > [Network Settings]
Choose an IP configuration mode. There are three options:
1. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) – This is the automatic configuration mode by getting network configurations from a DHCP server.
2. Static IP Configuration – This option allows the user to configure each IP parameters manually
3. PPPoE (Default mode) – This option is often used by users who connect the device to a broadband modem or router. You need to configure the username and password provided by your service provider.

How to Configure Lines on Fanvil X4 IP Phone

At least one line must be configured to be able to provide a telephony service. To configure a line manually, simply follow these steps:

Open the line configuration screen: soft-menu button [Menu] >[Settings]> [Advanced Settings]> [Accounts] > [SIP1] / [SIP2] / [SIP3] / [SIP4] -> [Basic Settings]
Enter the correct PIN code to edit line configuration. (The default PIN is 123)

Are you ready for your first call? Read more in the Fanvil X4 user manual and our product page!

How to Sell Grandstream’s WP Series WiFi Phones

August 5, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

We were excited to host a webinar with Grandstream this month to talk about their new WP Series WiFi phones and how all Grandstream devices work together to build a WiFi communication network!

Download the Presentation Slides Here

Grandstream’s WP Series WiFi Phones

Grandstream’s WP Series offers portable, cordless WiFi IP phones. These compact and lightweight WiFi phones come with 2 SIP accounts, seamless roaming support, dual-band WiFi and more advanced features:

Portable, Cordless Wi-Fi IP phones
Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2 lines/SIP accounts
Offers simple and manageable scalability
Seamless roaming support
Compact and lightweight
WP810: The most affordable Wi-Fi IP phone on the market

What’s the difference between Grandstream WP810 & WP820?

The WP Series includes two WiFi phones, the WP810 & WP820. The WP820 is an enterprise version of the WP Series. It runs on Android 7, offers longer talk time (7.5 hours), larger screen (2.4’’), built-in Bluetooth, and more advanced features. See a comparison chart below:

The WP Series is ideal for remote workers for several reasons:

Highest-quality wireless phones for remote workers
Most homes have Wi-Fi access
Easy to setup and seamless roaming
OpenVPN client built-in
Lightweight and compact – easy to transport
Keep in touch with co-workers: PTT & 2 lines
Later: Expands office network with wireless voice
WP810: Scalable solution for Enterprise, Medical, logistics, security, etc.

The WP Series also integrates well with other Grandstream devices including the Access Points, Door Phones, Security Camera, and more. Building a true wireless environment with Grandstream is easy and secure!

Download our presentation slides here to learn more about the WP Series, cool features, and competitive analysis.

Call one of our VoIP solutions consultants at 1-800-398-8647 today to learn more!

4 Best Bluetooth Compatible Headsets and Phones

August 4, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

Bluetooth is easy to use and allows you to quickly pair your phone with your headsets. Today we are going to take a look at some popular Bluetooth headsets and IP phones with built-in Bluetooth!

See More Bluetooth Headsets

#1 Grandstream GXP2160 + BlueParrott C400-XT

The GXP2135 is a high-performance VoIP phone that will meet and exceed all of your enterprise-level IP Phone needs. This Bluetooth enabled phone features Power over the Ethernet (PoE), dual Gigabit ports for faster and clearer communications, and so much more.

Pair the GXP2135 with the C400-XT Bluetooth headset to reduce background noises and focus on your professional work. Its large leatherette cushion is designed for all-day comfort and better sound quality. 24+ hours talk time, 96% noise cancellation are just some of the cool features you would love!

#2 Yealink T55A + Jabra Motion UC MS (Both Teams Certified!)

Yealink’s T58A is part of the T5 Series family. It is a simple-to-use smart media phone that provides an enriched HD audio and video calling experience for professionals. Focusing on productivity-enhancing and visual communication, the T58A features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy connectivity.

If your team is using Teams platform, consider pairing Yealink’s T55A with Jabra’s Motion UC MS to enjoy a smooth communication experience! Both of these devices are Teams certified. Jabra’s Motion UC MS headset comes with 8 hours of talk time in HD Voice, intelligent volume control, call assist, and a wireless range up to 300 feet away from the base.

#3 Poly VVX601 IP Phone + Sennheiser MB Pro 1 Mono

The Poly VVX601 business media phone features a 4.3’’ touchscreen and LCD display. The VVX601 gives you the capabilities to manage calendars, receive meeting reminders, use instant messaging, and more.

Add Sennheiser’s MB Pro 1 Mono headset to complete your system! The MB Pro 1 is a single-sided Bluetooth headset that provides superior sound quality to business professionals who love the freedom from cords. 15 Hours of talk time and more advanced features are available!

#4 AudioCodes 445 HD Phone + Poly Voyager Legend UC B235

The AudioCodes 445 HD IP Phone is an advanced IP phone designed for high-end business professionals. The 445 HD is equipped with a color screen, integrated sidecar for speed dial contacts, presence monitoring, and more! If you are using Teams and Skype for Business, you can quickly toggle between these two with one easy button!

Poly’s Voyager Legend UC B235 works perfectly with AudioCodes 445 HD phone via Bluetooth. The B235 gives you the ability to automatically answer a call and transfer between your mobile phone and headset. This advanced Bluetooth headset ships with a USB Bluetooth dongle for use with your laptop or desktop computers!

See more Bluetooth headsets and phones on our website! Or simply raise your phone to contact our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647, we will be happy to help you find your best solutions.

Grandstream’s WP810 Wi-Fi IP Phone Is Now Compliant with Cisco’s BroadWorks

July 29, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

Grandstream recently announced that its new WP810 WiFi Phone is now fully compliant with Cisco’s BroadWorks! This compatibility will allow service providers and enterprises that use BroadWorks to seamlessly deploy the WP810 for wireless coverage.

About Grandstream WP810 Wireless IP Phone

The WP810 features dual-band 801.11ac WiFi with advanced features including HD voice, dual-mics, configurable push-to-talk button, 6-hour talk time, and more. It is an ideal wireless phone solution for enterprise, retail, logistics, healthcare, and security. The WP810 is very scalable for large volume deployments. Both the WP810 and WP820 WiFi phones are now interoperable with BroadWorks. Learn more about these two WiFi phones:

Grandstream is a member of the Cisco Solution Partner Program and its full portfolio of IP phones is now fully certified with Cisco’s BroadWorks, including IP video, voice, and wireless IP phones.

Learn more about Grandstream products here.

Read the original press release here.

Algo Solution Offers Developer Support for RESTful API

July 27, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

Did you know Algo offers developer support for REST API? Algo offers a wide range of mass notification devices including audible and visual alerting systems, door phones, and security intercom systems. These solutions can be activated by multicast, RESTful API, or integration with mass notification software platforms.

What is REST API?

API is an abbreviation of “Application Programming Interface”. API allows two pieces of software to communicate with each other.

REST API stands for Representational State Transfer API. These APIs can be used to exchange information and data between applications. Algo Solutions support RESTful API to meet your business requirements.

Use Case Scenario

The Mobotix M16B camera takes thermal images of people coming into a school. When a person exceeds the temperature threshold set, the M16B would send a notification to a server; the server would then send API commands for a workflow that could flash a strobe light in the office indicating they have a high-temperature threshold met.

The user would then go to a computer and identify the individual and put them in a secure location for further assessment. A message could also be broadcast to the nurse’s smartphone in the school letting him or her know they have a patient to attend to.

Contact one of our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647 to learn more!

3 Snom Product Updates You Must Know!

July 23, 2020 by Ying-Hui Chen

We co-host reseller webinars with Snom on a regular basis to keep our partners informed on new products, promotions, and more updates. Here’s a quick recap of this month’s Snom webinar:

Click Here to Download The Webinar Slides

#1 Popular Products Review

Snom’s D7xx Series Deskphones

The Snom D7xx Series includes Snom’s D717, D735, and D785. These IP phones come with colorful display, programmable line keys for customization, 2-port GigE Ethernet Switch and more unique features.

To further expand the functionality, you can also pair the D7xx Series with the D7 or D7C expansion module which gives you up to additional 18 programmable multi-color LED keys and Daisy-Chain (up to 3 per phone).

Snom’s M-KLE Series

The M-KLE Series is an intuitive, easy-to-deploy DECT phone solution! This series includes the M10 and M10R DECT handsets, M100 base station, and M18 DECT deskset.

Designed for an active, on-the-go workplace, the M-KLE series DECT phones come with easy calling features and deployment options. They also support Key System Emulation, a feature that gives users the capability to handle shared line appearances locally without the need of a service provider! Check out more user-friendly features.

Snom’s C620 Conference Phone

The C620 is a wireless SIP conference phone that supports DECT 6.0 technology and up to 3 SIP lines. It comes with a full-duplex speakerphone in base and HD voice quality. This device is highly scalable to accommodate large meeting rooms.

#2 Snom Handset Model Updates

Check out Snom’s newly updated handset models including the M70, M80, M90 and M900. These new models come with higher resolution screen, BT for a headset, and more advanced features:

#3 Trade-In Rebates

Last but not least, don’t forget to take advantage of Snom’s latest promotion, the trade-in program!

Replace your old business phones and take advantage of Snom’s trade-in rebates. Rebate program valid on purchases or lease agreements from July 15, 2020 through July 15, 2021 when you replace 5 or more phones. See here for more details.

VoIP Supply is a distributor of Snom

Have questions? Visit our Snom page or give us a call at 1-800-398-8647!