# Jabra 101 - Conference Room Speaker

* Pair with the Jabra 5-10 minutes before the call. They're pretty good but tech issues invariably crop up with wireless devices.
  * You should do a 3-second mic test in Zoom for every call to verify that the device is receiving audio.&#x20;
  * If you can't get it to pair, "Forget" the device on your phone and then re-pair it. This only takes a few seconds and seems to troubleshoot most issues.&#x20;
* Always activate mute on the Jabra device, NOT on your computer/phone — this way, everybody can see whether the device is muted (red ring) or active (green)
* WiFi internet seems to offer better sound quality, but is more prone to glitches & dropouts, especially if our internet is patchy. Phone dial-in is a stable plan B. The Zoom app gives you the choice when joining the conference.&#x20;
* When paired with Jabra, put your phone into silent/do not disturb. The speaker will play any sound your phone normally plays, meaning it will play a call waiting beep if someone dials you.&#x20;
  * If you are dialed into Zoom on internet audio, your iPhone doesn't know it's in a phone call. Therefore it will not automatically put incoming calls on hold. Unless you enjoy conference call audio punctuated by ringtones and beeps, do not disturb is the way to go!
  * If you do forget, and get a call, most iPhones will silence an inbound call if you tap the power button or flip the phone over.&#x20;
* Jabra should be plugged in by default, to preserve battery life. They can go into any computer USB port or charging brick. You don't want it to die during a call.&#x20;
* Jabra doubles as Bluetooth speakers. Keep the team entertained with your perfect 80's mix.... you know you want to.&#x20;
