How to Manually Set a Speed Dial or BLF on a Polycom VVX
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How to Manually Set a Speed Dial or BLF on a Polycom VVX
Section titled “How to Manually Set a Speed Dial or BLF on a Polycom VVX”Speed Dials let you quickly dial frequently used numbers. BLF (Busy Lamp Field) keys display the real-time status (idle, busy, or ringing) of a monitored extension. This guide covers how to configure these keys manually through the phone’s web interface.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- The phone and your computer must be on the same network.
- You need the phone’s IP address. (Find it under Settings → Status → Network.)
Step 1: Access the Web Interface
Section titled “Step 1: Access the Web Interface”- Open a web browser.
- Enter the phone’s IP address in the address bar (e.g.,
http://192.168.1.100). - Press Enter.
Step 2: Log In
Section titled “Step 2: Log In”- Enter your credentials when prompted.
- The default username is
Polycomand the default password is456. - Click Login.
Step 3: Navigate to Line Key Configuration
Section titled “Step 3: Navigate to Line Key Configuration”From the top navigation bar, go to Utilities → Line Key Configuration.
Step 4: Add a Line Key
Section titled “Step 4: Add a Line Key”Click Add Line Key Function.
Step 5: Fill in Key Details
Section titled “Step 5: Fill in Key Details”Complete the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Label | Descriptive name for the key (e.g., Reception, Ext 1001) |
| Type | Select Speed Dial or BLF |
| Value | Phone number or extension to assign |
| Line | SIP line to associate with the key |
Step 6: Save
Section titled “Step 6: Save”Click Save at the bottom of the page.
Step 7: Test
Section titled “Step 7: Test”Press the newly configured key on the phone to verify it dials correctly or shows the expected BLF status.