With a wireless headset, employees can work from their desk just as before, but now have the ability to leave their desks whenever necessary to test, consult, or refer to resources elsewhere in the office while continuing the conversation with the customer. Wireless headsets de-clutter the workstation, and eradicate the fluid spills, snagging and general inconvenience associated with cords.

Another really great benefit of most wireless headsets: supervisors can move freely among agents in the call center and guide their work, joining calls on the fly without the need for Y cables and physical interruption.

Many of the headset manufacturers refer to this feature as "headset conferencing."

Side by side training is easy when you use wireless headsets.

Here's how:

1. Remove the primary/host headset from the base.

2. Drop the secondary/guest headset into the headset cradle. The host headset will hear a tone to accept the new headset. The host headset will click the "Answer/End" button.

3. Remove the guest headset from the host base. The headsets are now paired and ready to work together. This process can be repeated for an additional 2 headsets, for a total of 4 headsets on the same call.

4. The guest headset can be muted for listening purposes; simply unmute if necessary.

5. To end the conference/pairing feature, press the End button on the primary/host headset. It's that simple!

If you have questions about wireless headsets in the contact center environment, contact us!

Plantronics continues to innovate Bluetooth headsets with its newest offering, the Voyager 5200 UC. Building on the success and functionality of the Voyager Legend headsets, the Voyager 5200 UC has six layers of WindSmart technology (double that of the Legend) and four adaptive microphones (one more than the Legend’s three). Plantronics is not only focusing on mobile workers, but everyone who is on the go and faced with unpredictable background noise will find value in the Voyager 5200 UC. Clear conversations – despite background noise of the car, streets, or home and work environments – can be achieved with the right technology and device.

Ergonomic Comfort for all day wear

A nice design feature is the curved boom arm. The mic boom arm and earpiece can be rotated for either right or left wear. The advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology reads each environment, and microphone, to isolate the wearer’s voice. WindSmart technology reduces disruptive background noise, enabling seamless transitions between places.

Due to customer feedback, Plantronics has separated the placement of the Power button and Volume buttons: the volume buttons are now at the top of the headset. This prevents an accidental finger slip and a premature end to a call.

Download free Plantronics Hub software for Android or iOS to gain the full benefits of the 5200 UC. Intuitive voice commands, smart sensors that automatically route and answer calls, and hands-free functionality are what Plantronics is known for with its premium Bluetooth headsets.

The Voyager 5200 UC offers a standard 7 hours of talk time: an entire day’s worth of conversation.

This UC version includes a portable charging case with integrated docking stand and the BT600 dongle to connect the headset to a PC. A micro USB cable and eartips (Small, Medium and Large) are also included in the box. MSRP is $219.95.

The Voyager 5200 UC is now available! Contact us for more information, and to place your order.

One of our customers mentioned this video as the determining factor in his purchase of the Voyager 5200 UC. On a call with him, he wore the headset while at work on a construction site. He stood 25 feet away from an excavator demolishing a house and we could not hear the construction noise; his voice was as clear as if he was sitting inside a quiet office. The Voyager 5200 UC delivers!

Avcomm Solutions has recently added Yealink to its product lineup as another way to better serve our customers. Yealink is a leading provider of VoIP phones and IP communications solutions. Founded in 2001, customers from 140 countries rely on Yealink phones–IP video phones, IP phones and USB phones—to work within existing telecommunications networks.

Why Yealink?

Ease of use, competitive pricing, quality and functionality are priorities of the Yealink brand. To date, Yealink has passed more than 80 interoperability tests to meet certification requirements set by leading VoIP systems and platforms. With extensive compatibility and flexible interoperability, the products integrate seamlessly with leading server and UC platforms in various market segments worldwide, including 3CX, Asterisk, BroadSoft, Elastix, GENBAND, Genesys, Metaswitch, Microsoft and more.

Another reason why we chose Yealink is because the company has established a first-class service network. As a forward-thinking company, it provides new solutions for the future in this fast-evolving sector and works in close partnership with T-Mobile, Telefonica, Portugal Telecom and other leading telecommunication service providers.

Following is a brief overview of just some of the Yealink products that we offer. You can find the entire Yealink product line here: Yealink at Avcomm Solutions. These phones feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) (Class 1); however, optional AC power supply cables can be purchased.

The Yealink IP Phone T2 series represents the next generation of VoIP phones specifically designed for business users who need rich telephony features, a friendly user-interface and superb voice quality. T2 series offers high-definition voice quality through HD handset, HD speaker and HD codec (G.722). The large, high-resolution display, combined with up to 48 keys, guarantees an excellent user experience in terms of configuration options, making calls and access to the express XML browser. In addition, to ensure that your audio data remains confidential, it also supports security standards TLS, SRTP, HTTPS, 802.1X, Open VPN and AES encryption. These protect against electronic eavesdropping and data theft.

Expansion modules for receptionists, and others who need access to multiple line calling, are available.

The Yealink T4 series is intended for discerning users with high expectations of IP phones. Revolutionary in appearance and advanced technical design, the T4 series is not only easy to use, it also offers extra-large display screens. In fact, the T4 series represents the cutting-edge of contemporary VoIP technology in action. Advanced features include support for gigabit networks (GigE), plus USB Bluetooth support for easy Bluetooth headset use (an optional dongle is available for purchase here). Enhanced sound quality is delivered by the Optima HD Voice system which meets TIA 920 certification standards.

Expansion modules are also available for the T4 series.

Wireless IP DECT Phones

The Yealink W52P is a SIP Cordless Phone System designed for small businesses looking for immediate cost savings; yet it’s a scalable SIP-based mobile communications system. Combining the benefits of wireless communication with rich business features of Voice over IP telephony, users can benefit from freedom of movement, lifelike voice communications, multi-tasking convenience, and professional features like intercom, transfer, call forward, 3-way conferencing, PoE and more. This system supports quick and easy configuration.

Features include: exceptional HD sound with wideband technology; Up to 4 simultaneous external calls; Up to 5 DECT cordless handsets; Up to 5 VoIP accounts; 1.8" color display with intuitive user interface; 10 hours talk time, 100 hours standby time; Integrated PoE (Class 1). This is desktop or wall mountable. A DECT repeater is available for the W52P, to extend the wireless range of the handset.

For those who would like to use wireless headsets with their Yealink phones, a Yealink headset adapter, the EHS 36, is available for purchase. This headset adapter works with major manufacturers’ wireless headsets, including Jabra, Plantronics, and Sennheiser: Yealink IP Phone Headset Adapter

For more information about Yealink, give us a call at 1-866-998-9991 and our staff will work with you to determine the best Yealink for your VoIP needs.

Don’t get caught in the middle of a conversation and drop the call due to a dead battery in your wireless headset! Wireless headsets have enough talk time to complete your agent’s workday and this quick read shows you how to establish guidelines for prolonging battery life in wireless headsets. You’ll also learn how to recharge wireless headsets in a multiple shift environment.

Tips to Conserve Power and Extend Talk Time

1. Narrowband vs. wideband mode (10 hours talk time in narrowband vs. 7 hours talk time for wideband!)
2. Lower the wireless range
   
3. If connected to a desk phone, use EHS (electronic hookswitch) or RHL (remote handset lifter). Not only can you answer and end calls remotely with the use of these devices, when you’re not on a call, the RHL or EHS force the headset into standby mode. This is significant power savings when compared to the active audio mode.

Wireless Headsets in a Multiple Shift Environment

Purchase only the number of wireless headset systems that you need for each desk – not for each employee. Then, purchase additional headsets so that there is a 1:1 ratio of headset to employee.

With additional charge bases, a charging station can be set up in a convenient centralized location for all users. Once the agent has completed their shift, they can dock their headset in the charging station. The next agent can then pair their headset to the base at the work station and talk for up to 10 hours. After their shift, they then can dock their own wireless headset in the charge station.

Plantronics offers the hot swappable battery kit for Savi 740/745 and CS545XD models, which means that the battery can be changed during the call! An adaptive power system in the CS500XD (high density) models optimize for range and talk time by automatically downshifting to low power when the headset is close to the base which saves battery life.

Benefits of Wireless Headsets in Contact Centers

• Hygienic
• Allows for multiple shift work environments
• Increased Productivity with wireless freedom – ability to “talk and walk” to a product table, supervisor, file room, copy machine, etc.
• Conference up to 4 headsets to the same wireless base for collaboration on calls – especially useful for managers, trainers, coaches, or supervisors.

Our headset experts can help you choose wireless headsets and charging units that best fit your environment. Contact us for our expert advice: 1-866-998-9991.