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The HoopAI platform supports connecting physical VoIP desk phones via SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). This lets your team make and receive calls through the platform using traditional desk phone hardware instead of the web or mobile app.

Supported SIP devices

Most standard SIP-compatible desk phones work with the platform, including:
  • Polycom VVX series
  • Yealink T series
  • Cisco SPA series
  • Grandstream GXP series
  • Fanvil X series
Any device that supports standard SIP registration should work. If your specific device is not listed, try configuring it with the SIP credentials — most modern VoIP phones are compatible.

Configuration steps

1

Get your SIP credentials

Go to Settings > Phone System > SIP and copy your SIP credentials:
  • SIP Server / Registrar address
  • SIP Username
  • SIP Password
  • Port number
2

Access your phone's admin panel

Connect your desk phone to your network. Open the phone’s web admin interface by entering its IP address in your browser. Refer to your phone manufacturer’s documentation for the default IP and login credentials.
3

Enter SIP settings

In the phone’s SIP account settings, enter:
  • SIP Server/Registrar: the server address from the platform
  • SIP User ID / Auth ID: your SIP username
  • Password: your SIP password
  • Outbound Proxy: same as the SIP server (unless specified otherwise)
  • Transport: UDP (or TCP if required)
4

Set audio codecs

Configure audio codecs in this priority order:
  1. G.711u (PCMU) — best quality for local calls
  2. G.711a (PCMA) — alternative for international
  3. G.729 — lower bandwidth, acceptable quality
5

Save and register

Save the configuration. The phone should register with the SIP server within 30-60 seconds. Check the phone’s display or admin panel for a “Registered” status.

Firewall requirements

Ensure your network firewall allows traffic on these ports:
PortProtocolPurpose
5060UDP/TCPSIP signaling
5061TLSSecure SIP signaling
10000-20000UDPRTP media (audio)
If your firewall blocks these ports, the phone will register but calls will have no audio. This is the most common issue with SIP desk phone setups.

Troubleshooting no audio

Usually caused by NAT (Network Address Translation) issues. Enable STUN on the phone or configure your router’s SIP ALG (Application Layer Gateway). Some routers require SIP ALG to be disabled — try toggling it.
Verify that UDP ports 10000-20000 are open on your firewall. If using a corporate network, contact your IT team to open RTP media ports.
Check that the SIP transport protocol matches (UDP vs TCP). Also verify the outbound proxy setting is correct.
Typically a bandwidth issue. Ensure your network has sufficient upload bandwidth (at least 100 kbps per concurrent call). Use G.729 codec for lower bandwidth environments. Prioritize VoIP traffic with QoS settings on your router.

DevicePrice rangeBest for
Yealink T33GBudgetSmall offices and remote workers
Polycom VVX 250Mid-rangeProfessional offices
Yealink T54WMid-rangePower users (color display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
Grandstream GXP2170Mid-rangeCall centers (12 line keys, dual Gigabit ports)

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Any SIP softphone app (Zoiper, Linphone, Bria) can connect using the same SIP credentials. Configure the app the same way you would a physical phone.
Each SIP user/extension can be registered on one device at a time. To connect multiple desk phones, set up additional SIP users for each phone.
The web dialer and SIP desk phone operate on separate channels. Incoming calls can be configured to ring one or both depending on your call routing settings.
Last modified on March 6, 2026