The Top 5 VoIP Accessories That Your Business Must Have

Business owners know the importance of having the right phone system, but do they understand the benefits that come from having complementary accessories? VoIP implementation better equips businesses for communication, putting them ahead of the competition; however, a VoIP phone system is only as good as its accessories. VoIP systems come in many shapes and sizes and there are a few common accessories that every stakeholder ought to know about. Here are five that you should consider when investing in a VoIP phone system:

1. Headsets

Although many VoIP phone systems include handsets, they do not usually include a headset. These “communication lifesavers” are crucial to successfully making and taking phone calls, especially if calls are often or lengthy. Instead of holding up the handset or propping it on your shoulder, headsets allow for full comfort with their hands-free experience, soft ear pads, and different wearing styles.
Mobility is one of the top benefits of a headset. When opting for a wireless Bluetooth® headset, employees have the ability to walk around when on a call. Plus, mobility at the desk will be greatly improved as employees are now hands-free and can do other tasks while on a call.
Not having a headset may seem like a minor inconvenience if you’re only making a few calls here and there; however, every level of phone user will greatly see their call experience increase when using a headset versus a handset. Sennheiser provides an array of headsets that are great with many VoIP phone systems, including Yealink and Snom.

2. Power Supplies

All VoIP business phone systems, from basic to advanced, need power. Having backup supplies comes in handy when an existing power block dies at a critical moment. Power failures can cause serious technological issues.  For example, if your power suddenly fails, there is no clean shutdown command; power is just removed. This can mean losing unsaved data or data becoming corrupt.  By getting a backup power supply, this is more unlikely to happen.
As businesses grow nationally and globally, the number of employees working remotely will increase. Ensure that remote employees have extra power supplies for their home offices. If you have remote offices in different countries, check whether or not the power supply is compatible with international electrical outlets, such as this Grandstream power supply that fits into North American and Japanese outlets.

3. Brackets, Mounts, and Stands

Your new VoIP conference phone may not include ergonomic accessories you need to run an efficient workplace, such as brackets, mounts and stands.
Desk phone stands greatly benefit administrative staff, call center employees, and essentially anyone working at a desk. By using a phone stand, the device is properly angled so that the screen is easier to see. The phone’s buttons will also be in a more comfortable position for dialing and using navigational buttons.
Phones are not the only pieces of VoIP hardware that benefit from these accessories. IT teams will have it easier if support devices they often access, like Edgewater VoIP border controllers, installed in a rack with a rack mount kit or mounted. Making these components more accessible and organized will ensure your VoIP implementation is maintainable in the long run.

4. Dongles

If your VoIP phone system does not have WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity, you can quickly remedy the situation by adding a dongle to an open USB port, like this Wi-Fi USB Dongle WF40. Simple and convenient, it is a low-power device that’s ideal for companies seeking reliable connectivity to Bluetooth headsets. Dongles are the perfect and inexpensive addition to existing desktop phone solutions that may be out of date.

5. Wireless Microphones for Conference Phones

Whether you are collaborating in a small group or having a meeting in a large conference room, all participants need to be heard loud and clear. Wireless microphones help to extend pickup range & increase mobility so that anyone at table – or even walking around the conference room – can be heard by others on the call. These Snom MeetingPoint Expansion Microphones extend the maximum audio radius of your conference telephone to 70m².

Are You Equipped for VoIP Success?

VoIP success is determined by more than just the phone you choose. Work with the experts at 888VoIP to learn more about which accessories will help propel the efficiency and effectiveness of the VoIP systems you offer your customers. Give the 888VoIP team a call now at 888-864-7786 or e-mail sales@888voip.com.