Polycom Soundstation 2 Conference Phone (For Analogue Phone Systems Only)

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However, the conference phone itself and the technology behind it has advanced over the years, gaining new features and capabilities to make conference calls more efficient. Now, good conference phones can connect distributed participants for a group conversation while helping to make the calls just as productive as an in-person meeting. They are devices that connect more than one person in a call using a single platform. There are three main types of conference phones: regular speakerphone, standalone phone, and installed conference phone system. That being said, most IP phones pride themselves on their ease of use, so individuals shouldn’t find using any VoIP phone particularly difficult. What’s more, customer support should be able to offer assistance if any is required. The best VoIP phones: How we test Forbes Advisor examined the total value delivered in terms of features offered, plan costs and add-on fees. We looked at what a provider’s subscription plan cost and what the range of prices was between plans, including how much value users received when choosing upgraded plans. Providers that offered free trials or free versions also fared better in this category. This accounted for 30% of our weighted scoring. Features

Once you've considered the above options, you should be in a better place to be able to choose the best conference phone for you. The best conference phones: How we test When creating this list of the best conference calling services for 2023, Forbes Advisors looked at several parameters from numerous service providers. We explored details related to pricing general features and how customers viewed the conference calling product as a whole. Here is a more detailed look at the categories we used to rank the providers that made our list. Pricing This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected]) For businesses that want a VoIP phone that redefines workplace collaboration, then the SIP T5 series is a good choice. The VP59, for example, supports a dynamic, removable 1080P HD camera, an eight-inch capacitive touch screen, 27 touch keys, and uses the Android 7.1 operating system. Like all the devices manufactured by Yealink, it provides great functionality, at a cost-effective price.Three higher-end devices are also offered by Avaya in the form of the J169, J179, and J189 handsets. These add additional features like multi-language support, message waiting indicators, and LED buttons. Both the J179 and J189 handsets also come with color displays and a large range of physical and virtual buttons to ensure a premium desktop experience. The built-in speaker provides excellent audio quality, and it can even be used to play music. Given the price, it is not as laden with additional features as some of the other best conference phones on this list, but its intuitive plug-and-play connectivity makes it easy to use in just seconds, and it's also among the most stylish around, too. Leading vendors from Poly and Yealink to Cisco and Jabra are experimenting with new ways to make the user experience more engaging in the meeting room. This means adding virtual assistants that can record a meeting instantly with just one command and implementing AI tools that can analyse the success of a meeting in real-time.

Hybrid conference phone with intuitive interface. OmniSound® audio technology brings a natural sense of presence to the dialog. You can easily daisy-chain with three devices. Suits everything from small to really large meeting rooms. The Konftel 800 brings true delight to all kinds of distance meetings. LAN OUT: Built-in auto-sensing IEEE 802.3af power sourcing equipment (requires full Class 4 power input on LAN IN for operation) Multi-media conference phones: Android-enabled conferencing phones can access API and SDK solutions to make the conference call a more multi-media experience. For instance, Microsoft’s Teams API ensures that you can tap into your collaboration tools while you’re in the midst of a conference call. Device-agnostic integrations with endpoints like cameras and screens also support better content sharing and media options. Teleconferences feature breakout rooms, call recording and call controls such as muting individual lines. With local in-country dial-in numbers in over 65 countries, it’s easy to host or join free international teleconference calls within and between global locations. There are ways to combat this, though. Technology like artificial intelligence can be leveraged to cancel echoes, especially useful for multi-mic setups, while the best active sound cancellation tech can learn noises like street traffic and office chatter, helping to minimize these unwanted sounds.The Polycom Soundstation 5000 is a small conference phone perfect for use in smaller rooms. For meetings of up to 6 people. With each Cisco VoIP phone comes a range of VoIP headsets, and a competitive price tag is attached to each. Overall, the Cisco 6800, 7800, and 8800 range of devices are great all-rounders for your colleagues – whether they want a simple, easy-to-use VoIP phone or are looking for high-end UC functionality. The GXP series, meanwhile, is designed for individuals that use the phone frequently and require access to more advanced features. The GXP2130 offers dedicated landline and SIP functionality, working with all the features you'd expect to come with a good VoIP phone.

The Konftel 55 is a highly versatile conference phone for meetings and conferences with up to 6 people, connecting via USB to your PC or laptop. An incredibly versatile phone, it can also be connected to mobiles or desk phones with additional cables (sold separately). It is also worth considering that the J100 expansion module is available for owners of the J169/J179 handsets and is ideal for situations where wired Ethernet is not available, such as pop-up locations, trade shows, and remote work environments.

Different Types of Conference Phones

If you’re looking for a feature-rich conference calling solution that comes with messaging, video and audio conferencing and phone services, RingCentral delivers on all accounts.

The VVX models, meanwhile, range from cheaper devices with greyscale screens to more luxury higher-end alternatives. In particular, the VVX 500 has received praise for its functionality as a hosted phone, working well with any number of highly-rated VoIP providers.Moving up the price scale, the MiVoice 5360 is an executive-class desktop handset that comes with one-touch access to several phone features and a built-in HTML toolkit for desktop applications development. The MiVoice 6910, meanwhile, offers dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and a large 3.4-inch LCD display that makes it ideal for businesses of all sizes. An installed conference system is built into the room. There are a number of microphones and speakers throughout the room, and some of them can be moved to accommodate different situations. Each component is controlled by a very sophisticated system that adjusts speaker outputs and microphone gain levels, as well as the other variables required to maximize audio quality.