Disabling the Cisco "Lower your voice alert"

Summary

AACC's Cisco desk phones are equipped with a "Lower Your Voice" alert feature.  The lower your voice alert is enabled by default. When you speak loudly, a warning message is displayed on your phone screen.  A tone also plays if you continue to speak loudly after the first warning.  This alert functions when using handsets or headsets only (not speaker phone).

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Overview

AACC's Cisco desk phones are equipped with a "Lower Your Voice" alert feature.  The lower your voice alert is enabled by default. When you speak loudly, a warning message is displayed on your phone screen.  A tone also plays if you continue to speak loudly after the first warning.  This alert functions when using handsets or headsets only (not speakerphone). 

That's a bit loud message on cisco phone screen.

Issue

The lower your voice alert can be quite intrusive.  Follow the instructions below to disable the feature on your phone.  

Troubleshooting

 

  1. Press the Applications button on your desk phone. 

Application gear on cisco phone.

  1. Navigate to the Settings > Lower your voice alert.
  2. Select the soft button On or Off.

Phone settings

  1. Press Ok and Exit.

Details

Details

Article ID: 138147
Created
Mon 2/21/22 3:14 PM
Modified
Thu 2/15/24 10:00 AM
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