make phone call from skype for business to regular skype

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Dial pad to interact with an automated phone system, such as entering a code, when you call your voicemail, or make a selection when you call an office reception desk.

Devices to switch to a different device.

Select the Call Controls button for the following options:

Use the other call controls as appropriate: Voice mail: to call the contact’s voice mail (not available for Office 365 users)Īfter the call connects, use the mic button at the bottom of the window to mute/unmute yourself, and the handset button to end the call.

Skype for Business Skype call: to call the contact in Skype for Business New Number…: to enter a different number to call that person Work: to call the contact at a work number (not available for Office 365 users) Then choose one of the following options for the call: To call a contact using Skype for Business, select the contact and select the phone button. We strongly recommend that you check your audio and video devices before joining a meeting or making a call, to make sure you’re all set. Before you make a call make sure that you have an audio device connected to your computer. Make and receive calls using Skype for Business Skype for Business automatically detects your devices, such as a headset, mic, speakers and cameras. Look out for more posts explaining some more of the basic functions in Skype for Business.

#Make phone call from skype for business to regular skype download#

If you haven’t yet checked out the Skype for Business mobile app for iOS, you can download it at Skype for Business Apps & Downloads.Following on from my last blog post here’s the third Skype for Business Top Tip taken from the Microsoft Office Support Website.

#Make phone call from skype for business to regular skype update#

To try the new calling experience, update your iOS app today. IT admins can disable this integration for their users through a policy, and app users can also control it in the settings. In scenarios where you may not want the Skype for Business calls to appear in the native iOS call log, the built-in IT and end-user controls allow you to disable the CallKit integration altogether. These new features are enabled by default for all iOS app users. You’ll also see Skype for Business calls in your phone’s call history. If you are in an important Skype for Business conversation and receive an incoming cellular call, you can send the second call to voicemail or put the Skype for Business call on hold to accept the incoming cellular call. This integration also allows you to switch between calls across Skype for Business, your personal cellular line and other VoIP applications supporting CallKit. Handle Skype for Business calls like any other call When you need to, you can also get to the app from the calling interface with just one touch. Skype for Business calls will appear and behave just as regular cellular calls do-including being able to see the caller’s name on the lock screen. There is no need to unlock the phone or launch the Skype for Business app to receive the call. Now, iPhone users can accept an incoming Skype for Business call right from the lock screen.

Answer Skype for Business calls from lock screen The CallKit API with iOS 10 enables Skype for Business calls to work the same way as the native calling experience on iOS, allowing you to seamlessly extend your personal device as a business phone. We recently announced deeper integration of Skype for Business with iOS devices using Apple’s CallKit framework, which enables a better experience for Skype for Business calls on the iPhone.