What is a Speakerphone? Definition & Uses

Speakerphones make business meetings distraction-free and professional. In this article, we look at examples of how modern businesses use and benefit from speakerphones.

A speakerphone uses a microphone and loudspeaker simultaneously, allowing people on a call to talk to and hear each other without a headset or handheld device.

You’ll find speakerphones inside mobile phones, most modern-day cars, and used widely by businesses for conference calling.

Conference speakerphones are specifically designed for high-quality hands-free communication during business calls.

Whether you’re joining a meeting from home or sitting with a group around a table, you can enjoy crystal-clear communication, thanks to their advanced audio capture and production.

5 ways to use speakerphones | Your back-to-back call companion

Staying connected to your remote colleagues and clients can mean taking lots of conference calls (in fact, more than 80% of all meetings are now either fully remote or hybrid*).

Laptop or mobile phone microphones and speakers facilitate these calls adequately, but they often come with unexpected and frustrating problems.

They pick up on the click-clack of background typing
They don’t pick up a voice sat three seats away from the microphone
They often distort voices so they can sound robotic

42% of people say they often can’t hear what’s being said in hybrid meetings.

Conference speakerphones exist for this reason. They help your team join distraction-free, professional calls so they can focus on building relationships with each other and clients.

At Jabra, we’ve created a range of professional Conference Speakerphones to help you and your colleagues hear each other clearly, whether you’re across town or on separate continents.

Our speakerphones come with state-of-the-art beamforming microphones and super-wideband audio to ensure every voice is always heard loud and clear.

Ready to see Jabra in action? Let’s take a look at just a few ways to use our speakerphones.

1. Home-office-hustling

Working from home shouldn’t impact your ability to communicate clearly with your team — and with Jabra, it doesn’t have to.

Our speakerphones help you take the conference room to your home office, with echo-canceling sound and easy connectivity to your laptop, PC, or Bluetooth-enabled devices.

2. Coffee-table-conferencing

Feel like taking a meeting from your couch? With Jabra’s sleek and portable speakerphones, you can bring your meeting anywhere you go without missing a beat.

Our unmatched sound quality and simple setup ensure you always sound the part – wherever you’re working from.

3. Dining-room-dialing

Take our speakerphone to lunch and enjoy uninterrupted communication with coworkers and clients. Participate in meetings and “wow” them with your ideas when you dial in from your dining room (preferably with a delicious treat waiting for you just off-camera).

With four microphones and noise-cancelling technology, Jabra speakerphone filters out all the background noise—so there’s no need to compete with your neighbor’s lawnmower or barking dogs in the backyard.

4. Hotel-hot-desking

From the hotel desk to the airport lounge, Jabra speakerphones make great travel companions, wherever your job takes you. With a battery life that’ll last you through a full day of conference calls and a full evening of listening to music or podcasts in your hotel room, they’re designed to provide ultimate flexibility.

5. Boardroom-broadcasting

Elevate your boardroom meetings and impress clients by adding a Jabra speakerphone and conference room camera to your setup. Whether it’s an executive-only call or an all-hands meeting, our speakerphones are designed to capture every voice in the room clearly.

And if you’ve got a coworker or client who can get a little too enthusiastic on calls, then, we’ve got you covered too. Our voice level normalization features ensure that even the loudest voice in the room is adjusted to the same volume on the other end of the call.

Why Jabra has the best speakerphones for your conference calls

CNET said our Speak2 75 is “a top-notch speakerphone” and Forbes called it “the best premium speakerphone yet.” So, we’ve got proof that you’ll love our speakerphone range.

Powerful, easy-to-use, and available as stationary and portable models, our speakerphones ensure you'll always receive the best possible audio experience, no matter where you are.

Whether you're in the office or catching up with colleagues on the go, here are just a few reasons why our speakerphones are the best choice for your conference calls.

1. They’re easy to use

Our speakerphones are compact, simple to use, and ready to go straight out of the box.

There’s no SIM card required; to make calls, all you need is a computer or smartphone with Bluetooth or a USB port.

To make setup even more of a snap, Speak2 75’s seamlessly pair to your computer thanks to Google Fast and Microsoft Swift Pair.

2. They deliver unmatched audio and microphone quality

The Speak2 75’s super-wideband audio and advanced full-range 65mm speaker capture the widest range of frequencies for powerful, crystal-clear audio.

With four state-of-the-art beamforming microphones, the Speak2 75 picks up sound from all directions and filters out background noise. All your colleagues will hear is your voice — no distortion or echoing.

Whether you use the USB connection or the built-in Bluetooth receiver for connecting a smartphone, the sound quality of the Jabra Speak2 75 is superb,” Sparrow wrote. “The connection is incredibly robust and has a good range. During my tests, I didn’t notice a single dropout.

3. They connect seamlessly with your devices and meeting platforms

Jabra speakerphones are certified for all the leading virtual meeting platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom. With plug-and-play USB connectivity and Bluetooth capabilities, you’ll enjoy smooth, hassle-free setup for every meeting.

“The Jabra Bluetooth dongle provides high-quality wireless communication with super-wideband audio on a desktop or laptop,” wrote Mark Sparrow in his Forbes review of the Jabra Speak2 75.

4. They’re durable enough to go anywhere

Our speakerphones’ modern, minimalistic design means they’re compact and durable enough to toss into your bag and take on the road.

Speak2 75 boasts a robust IP64 rating, meaning it's engineered to withstand splashing water and dust, so you can enjoy high-quality calls wherever your work takes you.

5. They won’t run out of power or go out of range

Up to 32 hours of wireless use on a single charge? Easy. Even when you’ve got back-to-back calls all day, you can focus on your meetings without worrying about running out of power.

“The Speak2 75 … offers the best sound quality and substantially better battery life in wireless Bluetooth mode,” wrote David Carnoy in his CNET review.

You don’t have to stay right next to your Jabra speakerphone, either. With a 30m Bluetooth range, you’ve got the freedom to roam without missing a minute.

Jabra speakerphone FAQs

What about battery life?

There's no need to worry about losing power mid-way through a call, our portable speakerphones (such as the Jabra Speak2 75) boast a 32-hour battery life.

Do Jabra speakerphones echo?

Echo-cancellation features are an essential part of any Jabra speakerphone, so you'll never have to put up with distorted sounds again.

Can Jabra speakerphones be used as a speaker for music?

Absolutely! First, download our Sound+ app on your smartphone or the Jabra Direct app on your desktop. Then, you can program your Jabra speakerphone to play music, speak to your voice assistant, and even speed-dial your frequent contacts when you press the Smart Button.

How do I connect to a Jabra speakerphone?

Connecting to your Jabra speakerphone couldn’t be easier. Below, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for one of our latest models, the Jabra Speak2 75.

Connecting a Jabra speakerphone to a PC

To connect a Jabra USB speakerphone to your PC or laptop, you can either directly link the two devices via USB or connect via Bluetooth.

USB method: Just plug your speakerphone into your device’s USB port using the included USB cable and you’re good to go.
Bluetooth method: Insert the Jabra Link 380 Bluetooth adapter (which will be pre-paired with your speakerphone) into a USB port. You can then use your speakerphone from up to 30m away.

Connecting a Jabra speakerphone to a smartphone

Simply enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and hold down the Bluetooth button on your Jabra speakerphone for 2 seconds.

Voice-guided instructions will then help you connect both devices quickly. You’ll be set up in no time, and don’t forget the Jabra Speak2 75 comes with a Bluetooth range of 30m too.

Source: *Jabra Hybrid Ways of Working Global Report, 2022

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What is a Speakerphone? Definition & Uses

5 ways to use speakerphones | Your back-to-back call companion

1. Home-office-hustling

2. Coffee-table-conferencing

3. Dining-room-dialing

4. Hotel-hot-desking

5. Boardroom-broadcasting

Why Jabra has the best speakerphones for your conference calls

1. They’re easy to use

2. They deliver unmatched audio and microphone quality

3. They connect seamlessly with your devices and meeting platforms

4. They’re durable enough to go anywhere

5. They won’t run out of power or go out of range

Jabra speakerphone FAQs

What about battery life?

Do Jabra speakerphones echo?

Can Jabra speakerphones be used as a speaker for music?

How do I connect to a Jabra speakerphone?

Connecting a Jabra speakerphone to a PC

Connecting a Jabra speakerphone to a smartphone