llConfigure a Bluetooth Device on a Cisco IPPhone 8800 Series Multiplatform PhoneObjectiveThe Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phones allow you to connect a mobile phone, ananalog headset, a Bluetooth headset, and a USB headset simultaneously to your phone. However,you can use only one headset at a time. When you connect multiple headsets to your phone, youcan choose the primary audio device to use for a call. The primary audio path for a call is basedon the setting that is chosen for the preferred audio device.Note: To learn how to configure a primary audio output device on a Cisco IP Phone 8800 SeriesMultiplatform Phone, click here.The Cisco IP Phone can connect with up to 50 headsets, one at a time. The last connectedheadset is used as the default. Pairing is typically performed once for each headset. After a deviceis paired, the Bluetooth connection is maintained as long as both devices (phone and headset) areenabled and within range of each other. The connection typically reestablishes itself automaticallyif either of the devices powers down then powers up. However, some headsets require user actionto reestablish the connection.The Bluetooth icon on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the phone indicates that Bluetoothis on irrespective of whether a device is connected or not. If you have both a Bluetooth headsetand a mobile device connected, you cannot use the Bluetooth headset to answer the audio fromthe mobile device.This article provides instructions on how to configure a mobile phone or a Bluetooth device onyour Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phone.Applicable Devices | Firmware VersionIP Phone 8851 Series | 11.0.1 (Download latest)IP Phone 8861 Series | 11.0.1 (Download latest)Configure a Bluetooth Device on your IP PhoneConfigure the Bluetooth Settings on your IP PhoneStep 1. Press the Applications button on your IP Phone.