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Configure headsets for embedded clients

Note: This article applies to Genesys Cloud Embeddable Framework, Genesys Cloud for Chrome, Genesys Cloud for Firefox, Genesys Cloud for Microsoft Teams, Genesys Cloud for Salesforce, and Genesys Cloud for Zendesk.

Check headset support in Genesys Cloud

Genesys Cloud provides audio support for any USB headset. However, Genesys Cloud only supports the built-in call controls on specific headsets from certain manufacturers. Verify the device's compatibility with Genesys Cloud on the vendor sites:

If you cannot find your headset on the vendor's website, contact the vendor for more information. If you are encountering issues with the call controls on a Genesys Cloud supported headset, contact Customer Care.

Configure headsets

Set up headsets to use them in Genesys Cloud embedded clients. When you select a WebRTC phone in the client interface, ensure to select the microphone of the connected headset. 

You can change your WebRTC phone settings in the client or in the WebRTC Phone window (for Chrome browser users only). How you change the WebRTC phone settings and the items that you can change differ depending on the browser and product used and the location of the settings (client or WebRTC Phone window). For more information, see the Browser window for WebRTC phones and Change your WebRTC phone settings.

WebRTC supports the built-in call controls on Jabra headsets in the embedded clients. To use the built-in call controls on a Jabra headset, you must have a WebRTC phone assigned to you, and you must connect your Jabra headset via a wired USB connection or a Jabra USB Bluetooth adapter.

Note: Bluetooth Jabra headsets connected via a computer’s internal Bluetooth adapter do not support call control capabilities.
  1. Access the settings through the client or the WebRTC Phone window.
    • Client access:
      1. Click Menu  > More .
      2. Click Settings.
      3. Click WebRTC.
    • WebRTC Phone window access:
      1. Click Settings.
  2. In the settings, select the Jabra headset for microphone.
    The Jabra headset takes advantage of the  feature that is built into the Chrome browser (version 89.x or later).
    Note: Ensure that you select the specific device name from the list. The default device might have the same name, but it does not work.
  3. When the Additional Permissions Required prompt appears, click Yes.
  4. When Chrome displays the WebHID connection prompt, select your device and click Connect.

You can now use the call controls built into your Jabra headset. The call control feature enables you to use the controls on the headset to perform some of the basic call operations, such as:

  • Answer call
  • Hang up a call
  • Put a call on hold
  • Remove a call from hold
  • Mute a call
  • Unmute a call
  • Reject a call 
Note: Available call controls depend on the capabilities of your particular Jabra headset model. Not all headsets offer the same functionality.