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Any suggestions for a talking desk phone for work? (self.Blind)
submitted by mehgcap
Where I work, we use IP Office as our phone software. I'm wondering if there are any desk phones out there which work with IP Office that speak. Specifically, I'd like to be able to review missed calls, know who is calling me, and manage things like logging out or other basic functions. And no, I'd rather not forward all calls to my personal cell phone. Thanks for any suggestions.
SLJ7 1 points 3y ago
If you find there isn't an option, is there any reason you can't run a SIP client on your computer and use a headset with it, or ask for a work phone? Seems like a pretty basic accommodation in both cases—maybe less expensive than replacing your VOIP phone with another one..
mehgcap [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I'll have to check whether our phone system can support that. We tried a solution that involved a web client that was supposed to announce calls and the like, but it never worked. I don't know if *any* SIP program would work, or if I'd need a specific one allowed by IP Office.
By "work phone", I take it you mean a cell phone? The main problem is our building causes most cell phones to have terrible reception. Plus, I'd lose the ability to just dial extensions, or easily transfer calls or make conferences with as many people as I need to.
By "work phone", I take it you mean a cell phone? The main problem is our building causes most cell phones to have terrible reception. Plus, I'd lose the ability to just dial extensions, or easily transfer calls or make conferences with as many people as I need to.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cuipph/AccessibilityFeatures/8800-series/P881_BK_A8830007_00_accessibility-features-8800-series.html
mehgcap [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thanks. I'm not sure if this will work with our software, but I'll ask the guy who maintains the phone system. If it does work, it looks like exactly what I'm after.
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