Bluetooth Wireless Headsets - Cisco 8800 Series Administration Manual

Headsets
Procedure
Step 1 From the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose Device > Phone
Step 2 Scroll to the Wireless Headset Hookswitch Control section
Step 3 Choose Enable or Disable.

Bluetooth Wireless Headsets

Cisco IP Phone 8861 and 8865 support Bluetooth. For a list of supported headsets, see
c/en/us/products/unified-communications/uc_endpoints_accessories.html.
Bluetooth enables low-bandwidth wireless connections within a range of 66 feet (20 meters). The best
performance is in the 3- to 6-foot (1- to 2-meter) range. Bluetooth wireless technology operates in the 2.4
GHz band, which is the same as the 802.11b/g band. Interference issues can occur. Cisco recommends that
you:
• Use 802.11a, 802.11n, or 802.11ac that operates in the 5 GHz band.
• Reduce the proximity of other 802.11b/g devices, Bluetooth devices, microwave ovens, and large metal
objects.
The Cisco IP Phone uses a shared key authentication and encryption method to connect with headsets. The
Cisco IP Phone can connect with up to 50 headsets, one at a time. The last connected headset is used as the
default. Pairing is typically performed once for each headset.
After a device is paired, the Bluetooth connection is maintained as long as both devices (phone and headset)
are enabled and within range of each other. The connection typically reestablishes itself automatically if either
of the devices powers down then powers up. However, some headsets require user action to reestablish the
connection.
The Bluetooth icon
Potential interference issues can occur. We recommend that you reduce the proximity of other 802.11b/g
devices, Bluetooth devices, microwave ovens, and large metal objects. If possible, configure other 802.11
devices to use the 802.11a channels.
For a Bluetooth wireless headset to work, it does not need to be within direct line-of-sight of the phone. But
some barriers such as walls or doors can affect the connection. Interference from other electronic devices can
also affect performance.
When headsets are more than 30 feet (10 meters) away from the Cisco IP Phone, Bluetooth drops the connection
after a 15- to 20-second timeout. The paired headset reconnects when it is comes back into range of the Cisco
IP Phone. For certain phone types that operate in power-save modes, you can wake up the headset by tapping
on the operational button.
Enable the headset before you add it as a phone accessory.
The phone supports various Handsfree Profile features that allow you to use devices such as Bluetooth wireless
headsets for certain tasks. For example, instead of pressing Redial on the phone, you can redial a number from
their Bluetooth wireless headset by following instructions from the headset manufacturer.
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indicates that Bluetooth is on irrespective of whether a device is connected or not.
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