How to Have a Three-Way Conference on Polycom SoundStation2W

The Polycom SoundStation2W has a dedicated Conference feature designed to help you hold conversations with multiple parties simultaneously. To add people to your calls, you simply press the Conference button on the device. Note that to use the conferencing feature on the SoundStation2W, your telephone system must have multi-line support.

Use the mobile-phone input to give the device control over your smartphone.

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Use the keypad to place a call to the first person with whom you want to hold a conversation. Wait until the person answers and is actively on the call with you before proceeding.

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Press the "Conference" button -- marked with an icon resembling a group of people -- on the SoundStation2W. The button is located just to the left of the number "7" key on the keypad. The person you're currently on a call with is automatically placed on hold.

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Dial the number of the other person you want to add to the three-way conversation. Wait for this person to answer before proceeding.

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Press the "Conference" or "Join" button to add this person to the existing conversation.