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Manage Intercom Calls
Intercom allows you to place and receive one-way calls using a dedicated or dialable intercom line.
When you place an intercom call, the recipients phone autoanswers with mute activated (whisper mode) and
broadcasts your message through the recipients speakerphone, headset, or handset, if one of these devices is
active.
After receiving the intercom call, the recipient can initiate two-way audio (connected mode) to allow for
further conversation.
Place Dedicated Intercom Call
Intercom allows you to place and receive one-way calls using a dedicated or dialable intercom line.
When you place an intercom call, the recipient phone autoanswers with mute activated (whisper mode) and
broadcasts your message through the recipients speakerphone, headset, or handset, if one of these devices is
active.
After receiving the intercom call, the recipient can initiate two-way audio (connected mode) to allow for
further conversation.
Procedure
Step 1
Press Intercom.
Your phone enters whisper mode until the recipient accepts the intercom call. If you are on an active
call, that call is placed on hold.
Note
Step 2
Listen for the intercom alert tone, then begin speaking.
Step 3
Press Intercom to end the call.
Place Dialable Intercom Call
Intercom allows you to place and receive one-way calls using a dedicated or dialable intercom line.
When you place an intercom call, the recipients phone autoanswers with mute activated (whisper mode) and
broadcasts your message through the recipients speakerphone, headset, or handset, if one of these devices is
active.
After receiving the intercom call, the recipient can initiate two-way audio (connected mode) to allow for
further conversation.
Procedure
Step 1
Press Intercom.
Step 2
Enter the intercom code.
Your phone enters whisper mode until the recipient accepts the intercom call. If you are on an active
call, that call is placed on hold.
Note
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Basic Operations
Manage Intercom Calls
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