Intercom Calls
Join a Meet Me Conference
You cannot join a meet me conference until the conference hosts dials in. If you hear a busy tone, the host
has not dialed into the conference. Hang up and try your call again.
Procedure
Dial the meet me phone number that the conference host provides.
Intercom Calls
You can place and receive one-way calls using an intercom line.
Cisco IP Phone 7811 does not support intercom.
Note
When you place an intercom call, the recipient's phone answers the call automatically with mute activated
(whisper mode).Your message is broadcast through the recipient's speakerphone, headset, or handset, if one
of these devices is active.
After receiving the intercom call, the recipient can start two-way audio (connected mode) to allow for further
conversation.
Make an Intercom Call
When you place an intercom call, your phone enters whisper mode until the recipient accepts the intercom
call. In whisper mode, the other person can hear you, but you can't hear them. If you are on an active call, that
call is placed on hold.
Procedure
Step 1
Press Intercom.
Step 2
(Optional) Enter the intercom code.
Step 3
Listen for the intercom alert tone, and then begin speaking.
Step 4
Press Intercom to end the call.
Answer an Intercom Call
You can answer an intercom call to talk to the other person.
Before You Begin
You receive a message on your phone screen, and an audible alert. Your phone answers the intercom call in
whisper mode.
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