Polycom VVX D60 - Alert-info - custom ringtone

[bram81]

Hi,

I have a VVX 301 and a VVX D60 paired together.

I would have thought the VVX D60 would use the same custom ringtones as the VVX 301.

It doesn't, when running something like, SIPAddHeader(Alert-Info: <http://www.example.com/sound.wav>) in asterisk the VVX 301 does play the custom ringtone but the VVX D60 seems to ignore this.

Should this work ? I can't seem to find documentation about what the limitations are of the VVX D60.

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello @bram81 ,

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Stating all of the above I am quite sure this is not supported. The only way to find out would be to open a support ticket.

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[bram81]

Update

I tried 6.1.0.6189 , 6.1.1.2670 & 5.9.5.0614

All give the same version on the VVX D60, v0.7.65 with packet version VVX-D60_DSW-158

All have the same issue (when paired with the VVX-301),  the VVX-D60 does not seem to fetch the custom ringtone in the Alert-info header.

How can I find out if this is something that will be added in future firmware ?

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello @bram81 ,

We cannot discuss future software Versions within the Community.

Poly, a US-based company, cannot share any future release dates or new features due to the requirement of non-disclosure agreement / NDA prior to this.

Via the medium of a community forum, we are unable to do this. As already outlined you would need to work with your reseller.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier

[bram81]

Hi,

I see, well I bought these from a IT distributor here in Belgium,

I am the reseller in this case, but I'm not a Polycom partner.

I sell maybe 5 to 10 phones a year, it's not really my core activity, and I usually use DECT phones from another brand.

thx

Bram

[gvegidy]

The way you tried the Alert-Info forces the phone to download the ringtone during call setup right before ringing, so timing is important. Doing internet access over DECT is way more complicated than on a ethernet connected desk phone. Especially setting up the internet access connection over DECT takes a considerable amount of time. So I can understand why this doesn't work for DECT phones.

I suggest you try a different method for custom ringtones: configure them in the phone config file and assign them an info-ID. The phone then loads the ringtone during bootup. You then send the info-ID in the Alert-Info instead of the URL during invite. The different methods are documented here: https://community.polycom.com/t5/VoIP-SIP-Phones/FAQ-How-can-I-change-my-Ringtone-or-Ring-in-a-speci... 

I haven't tried this on a DECT phone, but this would be the first thing I'd try.

[bram81]

Hi,

Thanks, good advice.

It seems the D60 doesn't support any custom ringtones at all ?

When I add a ringtone so you can select it in the menu it doesn't show up in the D60, it does on the VVX 301.

The D60 itself doesn't allow you to set this up so I guess it needs to come from the VVX 301 (as do all other settings).

Here it does say, https://community.polycom.com/t5/VoIP-SIP-Phones/FAQ-How-can-I-change-my-Ringtone-or-Ring-in-a-speci...

supported on all phones, this is all phones except the D60 ?

Anything else I can try ?

[gvegidy]

How did you add the ringtone to the phone? Via the web interface or with a XML provisioning file and the saf.x option? Start with saf.2, do not use saf.1 as this was reported to have a hardcoded meaning (IIRC some welcome sound).

In my experience the web interface offers just a fraction of the configuration options you have and you should always set up provisioning to open up the full functionality of the phones.

[bram81]

Hi,

I tried both, the web interface and the XML file, I did use saf.2.

Both had the same effect, none (on the D60), both worked on the 301.

Isn't that a lot of work when using multiple brands ?

Thx

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello @bram81 ,

Most likely this is not supported just as the removal of menu's, adding of softkeys or a background picture is not supported on the D60.

If this is a big request for you I already outlined how to add a feature request. Most likely, in my own personal opinion, this will never be added based on the small number of units.

Please ensure to provide some feedback if this reply has helped you so other users can profit from your experience.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier