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Iryna SydorchukNovember 27, 20233 min read

Enhance Your Meetings with Call Control Devices

We've all been secretly yearning for more tech gadgets to complicate our lives, right? Well, hold onto your headsets! Well, fasten your seatbelts, because it's time to introduce you to Eyeson's new function: the call control devices that will sweep you off your feet and make your online meetings even more interesting. 

 

What Are Call Control Devices?

Call control devices are a game-changer for anyone who relies on virtual meetings and conferences to collaborate with colleagues, clients, or friends. These devices allow you to manage your meetings effortlessly by synchronizing call and mute states between your meeting app and your paired devices. Finally, you can stop the mind-numbing task of switching between screens or applications. What a relief!

 

Supported Devices

Call Control Devices are supported on popular web browsers like Chrome and Chromium-based browsers, including Edge and Opera. The technology behind these devices relies on the WebHID browser API, which enhances compatibility and ensures a smooth user experience for online meeting solutions and video conferencing.

Now, let's not waste any more time. You're probably dying to know which devices you can actually use as these fantastic call control devices. Hold your breath as we unveil this groundbreaking list:

  • Headsets: Headsets with USB or Bluetooth connectivity that support the WebHID protocol can be used as call control devices for video conferencing and online meeting solutions. These headsets typically have call control buttons for functions like mute and call activation.
  • Microphones: Microphones with built-in call control features and WebHID support can also be considered call control devices for remote work tools and online meeting solutions. These microphones may have buttons for toggling calls and mute states.
  • Speakers: Bluetooth or USB speakers that support WebHID and have call control buttons would qualify as call control devices for video conferencing and online meeting solutions.
  • Bluetooth Earbuds: Some Bluetooth earbuds come with call control functionality, allowing users to control calls and mute states for remote work and virtual meetings. Because reaching for your computer's mute button is so 2010. 
  • Conference Telephones: Don't forget our trusted conference phones! While they may not be the flashy newcomers, they're essential for clear group communication. By pairing them with call control devices, you bridge the gap between old-school reliability and modern convenience, ensuring seamless remote collaboration. 
  • Webcams: In some cases, webcams may have integrated call control buttons or features for video conferencing. Because clearly, controlling your meetings from your webcam is the future.
  • Other Audio Input/Output Devices: Any USB or Bluetooth audio input/output device (such as external sound cards or audio interfaces) with call control features and WebHID support can fall into this category and enhance your remote work tools and online meeting solutions.

Upgrade your virtual meeting experience with call control devices and make your Eyeson video conferencing almost as exciting as watching paint dry. Request a demo. 

 

How to Get Started

Getting started with call control devices is easier as ever. Simply use the eyeson-js 1.8.9 library, which integrates with these devices like a dream. Initializing the WebHID manager is just a walk in the park, as described in this truly thrilling blog article.

Just remember, the availability of these remarkable call control devices may depend on whether your device supports the WebHID protocol. But who cares about compatibility when you can have the time of your life configuring things, right? Once you're all set up, get ready to enjoy the undeniable benefits of effortless call control and improved meeting management.

 

Conclusion

So there you have it, folks. Call control devices are revolutionizing the way we participate in virtual meetings and video conferencing while using remote work tools. Get ready to take control of your calls and mute states like never before, all from the comfort of your USB or Bluetooth gadgets. Whether you're using a headset, microphone, speaker, or even Bluetooth earbuds, the convenience and efficiency they offer are truly something. Upgrade your virtual meeting experience with call control devices and make your online interactions smoother than ever.

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