Categories: Small Business VoIP

Q&A: What is Delayed Page and What are Its Benefits?

IP paging has become a standard practice for organizations to deliver announcements and notifications efficiently. Typically, this involves speaking into a microphone or headset, with the message broadcasted simultaneously through IP speakers. However, live voice paging may pose challenges in certain situations. To address these challenges and improve user experience, Algo’s IP speakers offer an optional feature called delayed page. 

Among the various optional features of Algo’s IP speakers, the delayed page feature stands out as an invaluable tool. By activating this feature, users gain the ability to speak their entire message into the phone and end the call before the announcement is broadcasted over the IP speakers. Instead of playing the message in real-time, it is stored within the speaker devices and automatically played back once the user has hung up the phone.

  1. Eliminating Interference: In environments where IP speakers are placed in close proximity to the broadcast source, such as a phone, interference can occur. This interference may manifest as feedback, including static. The delayed page feature minimizes this issue by preventing simultaneous broadcasting and reducing interference, ensuring clear and high-quality audio.
  1. Comfortable User Experience: For some users, hearing their own voice broadcasted in real-time while delivering a page can be disconcerting or challenging. The delayed page feature allows users to speak their message privately and without distractions. This enables them to focus on delivering their message effectively and reducing self-consciousness.
  1. Operational Flexibility: Delayed page allows users to plan and schedule their announcements in advance, ensuring timely delivery even when they are unable to be physically present to initiate the page. This flexibility proves beneficial in scenarios where announcements need to be broadcasted at specific times or when unexpected events occur.
  1. Enhanced Message Preparation: The delayed page feature enables users to carefully craft their messages before initiating the page. By pre-recording the entire announcement, they have the opportunity to review and refine their content.

Have you utilized this feature or other unique features from Algo devices? Let us know in the comments below or give us a call today at 1-800-398-8647 if you have any questions.

rjohnson

Rebecca is the Brand Marketing Specialist at VoIP Supply.

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