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Overview

Optionally, with the Cisco IP Phones 8851 & 8861, you can connect a headset or your mobile phone to the desk phone as a Bluetooth device. This tutorial will show you how to integrate these devices.

Bluetooth in Applications

Select the Applications key, then navigate to and select "Bluetooth."

Turn Bluetooth On

Before adding a device, you want to turn Bluetooth on. You will see the Bluetooth icon display in the top right corner.

Hands-free 2-way Audio

Next, turn on Hands-free 2-way audio. This will allow your mobile phone to answer calls from your desk phone, and your desk phone can be used to answer calls from your mobile. As long as you are in Bluetooth range, this is known as Intelligent Proximity.

Add Bluetooth

Next, select Add Bluetooth device, and your desk phone begins searching for available devices.

At this point, you may need to put your phone or Bluetooth device to “pairing” mode.  Please follow your devices appropriate directions to enable pairing.

When your device appears in the list, select it and press the Pair softkey.

Pairing

While pairing, a window with a code will appear on the screen asking you to confirm. The device you are trying to connect should also be showing the appropriate code. Select Yes.

A screen will appear briefly saying the device is connected, and the Bluetooth symbol in the upper right will change from hollow to solid.  If you have connected a mobile phone, a phone icon will also appear.