Minimum Hardware and Software Laptop Requirements
Before you connect your laptop to the phone, make sure that your laptop meets the minimum hardware
and software requirements.
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements for the Connected Laptop
Component
Requirement
Operating system
•
Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•
Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•
Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•
OS X 10.9.x (Mavericks)
•
OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)
•
OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
•
OS X 10.12.x (Sierra)
Desktop client or application
•
Skype for Business
Connect a USB Device or Laptop
When you connect your Poly phone to a laptop or mobile device, you can use it as a microphone and
speaker.
Procedure
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Connect your laptop or device to the micro USB port on the underside of the phone.
Setting Your Phone as the Audio Device
Set the phone as your audio communication device to use your phone to play call audio from your
communication and collaboration clients or media from your connected laptop.
Setting the Phone as Your Audio Device for Communication Clients
With your laptop connected to the phone, you can set the phone as your microphone and speakers for
communication and collaboration clients.
Depending on the capabilities of the client, you can use the phone controls to accept, hold, resume, and
end calls placed and received in the client. Note that the status of the calls may differ between the client
and the system depending on the capabilities of the client.
Set the Phone as Your Audio Device for Skype for Business
You can set the connected phone hardware as your microphone and speakers for Skype for Business
calls you place on your laptop.
Procedure
1.
In the Skype for Business client, go to
Settings
>
Tools
>
Audio Device Settings
.
2.
From the drop-down menu, select the phone you want to use for audio calls.
Connecting Bluetooth and USB Devices
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