This topic describes what is Paging and Intercom, scheduled paging call and intercom
call.
What is Paging and Intercom
Yeastar P-Series Software Edition Paging and Intercom feature helps users broadcast
announcements over one or more speakers, without the called party picking up the
handset.
- Paging
- Paging feature is used to make a one-way announcement to users via a
phone speaker.
- There are two kinds of Paging:
- One-way Paging: One-way announcement to
users with extensions registered.
When a broadcaster makes a
paging call, the group members' phones automatically answer
into speakerphone mode. Group members can not talk with the
broadcaster during the call.
For more information, see
Set up a One-way Paging Group.
- One-way Multicast Paging: One-way
announcement to users who have their phones listen on the same
multicast IP and port as the PBX.
When trying to make an
announcement to group members, the broadcaster's phone sends
out an RTP stream to the multicast IP and port. Upon
receiving the forwarded RTP packets from local network
switch and router, the listening phones play RTP stream out
of speakers.
For more information, see Set up a One-way Multicast Paging Group.
- Intercom
- Intercom feature is used to establish two-way communication with users
via a phone speaker.
- When a broadcaster makes an intercom call, the group members' phones
automatically answer into speakerphone mode. The broadcaster and all the
group members can talk with each other during the call.
- For more information, see Set up a Two-way Intercom Group.
Scheduled paging call and intercom call
Besides real-time paging calls or intercom calls, you can set a time schedule to
automatically start your broadcast. The Scheduled Paging/Intercom feature is perfect
for schools, airports, or other facilities that require routine notifications set in
advance.
For more information, see Schedule a Paging Call or an Intercom Call.