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Teams Phone Tips and Features: Hardware Guide – Tech Tip for August 13, 2024

In this week’s Tech Tip, we walk you through some of the external hardware components that are available to use with a Teams Phone communications system. Although simple Teams Phone access and calling does not require additional equipment, you can use these additional hardware pieces to augment your current system, depending on need and situation. Let’s explore devices, peripherals, and hardware kits for Teams Phone with this handy device guide!

Microsoft Certified Compatibility

Microsoft has a certification program to direct customers to the hardware and peripherals that it knows will perform in the best possible way with Teams and Teams Phone meeting and calling communications systems. These devices include recommendations for headsets, speakerphones, web cameras, desk phones and Teams displays, Teams Rooms devices, kits, and accessories. A Microsoft certified device will be ensured to have the following qualities:

  • Rich audio and video quality
  • Plug & Play with no extra configuration requirements
  • Call control with Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business

Teams Phone Devices

Teams Phone devices and peripherals come in all costs, styles and sizes. Whether you are looking for headsets, speakerphones, Teams panels, desk phones and Teams displays, Teams Rooms devices, monitors, web cameras, or other Rooms-related system accessories, Microsoft and their certified partner companies have you covered.

These are some of the Microsoft Certified hardware solutions that you can use to enhance your Teams Phone experience:

  • Headsets: These are ideal for users who need to focus on the call and block out background noise. They can be wired or wireless, and may include options such as mute buttons, noise cancellation, and volume controls. Yealink has a great mid-range wireless headset with charging stand for their WH62 model, or choose comparable Microsoft certified solutions from Logitech, EPOS, Poly, Jabra, and others.
  • Speakerphones: Great for users who need to share audio with others in the same room, or those who prefer to not wear a headset. Speakerphones can be portable or stationary, and offer echo cancellation, mute, noise reduction filters, volume controls and more. Certified speakerphone models by familiar brands like Yealink, Poly, and Jabra are available.
  • Webcams: A vital tool for individuals or groups needing better resolution, audio, streaming capabilities, or portability. These devices cater to single users, widespread setups, or mid-to-large meeting spaces with ease-of-use setup assured, in wired, wireless, or mobile variants. Choose from budget-friendly to high-end models with features like autofocus, 4K dual-eye tracking, light adjustment, privacy covers, and more from certified brands such as Lenovo, AudioCodes, HP, Logitech, Cisco, Yealink, among others.
  • Desk phones and Teams displays: Designed for users or groups who may require a dedicated device for Teams Phone calls and meetings. Touchable screens, HD audio, collaborative displays, Android powered desk phones, standalone touchscreen video devices, whiteboard features, and more. Certified desk phones and Teams displays include Yealink, Poly, Lenovo models, and others.
  • Teams Rooms devices: These standalone, all-in-one, and package kits are perfect for users and groups who need to equip meeting or conference rooms with Teams Phone capabilities and collaboration. Devices come in various sizes and offer dynamic features such as touch displays and consoles, AI-powered audio and video capabilities, flexible connectivity, advanced zoom features, IP, USB, HDMI, and analog integration options. Optimize your workspace with devices and kits from Microsoft, MAXHUB, AudioCodes, Bose, Poly, Cisco, HP, Yealink, and others.

Use the Microsoft Teams Devices Marketplace to shop by device or space to find and compare products that suit your needs. Filter by device type, brand, features, and price.

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