Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC Series Bluetooth Headset
Overview
Headset
Note: **Functionality varies by application. May not function with web-based apps.
Be safe
Please read the safety guide for important safety and regulatory information before using your new device.
Charge stand (select models only)
Note: The charge stand plugs into a computer or wall charger’s USB port.
USB Bluetooth adapter
Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes pre-paired to your Poly device. Plug it into your computer to connect to high-fidelity computer audio.
Note: Adapter’s USB connection and design may vary, but function is the same.
Standard LEDs | |
USB LEDs | What they mean |
Flashing red and blue | Pairing |
Solid blue | Device connected |
Flashing blue | On a call |
Solid red | Mute active |
Flashing purple | Streaming media from computer |
LEDs when Microsoft Teams* is detected | |
USB LEDs | What they mean |
Flashing red and blue | Pairing |
Solid purple | Microsoft Teams connected |
Flashing blue | On a call |
Solid red | Mute active |
Pulsing purple | Microsoft Teams notification |
Note: *Requires Microsoft Teams desktop application.
Connect and pair
Connect to PC
Your Bluetooth USB adapter provides the best connection, softphone functionality and acoustic sound quality through your headset. The adapter comes pre-paired to your headset.
- Turn on your headset and insert the Bluetooth USB adapter into your laptop or PC.
- The USB adapter LED flashes and then turns solid to indicate the headset is connected to the USB adapter. If you are wearing your headset you hear “PC connected” to indicate the connection has been established. When on a call, the LED on the USB adapter flashes blue. When not on a call the LED is solid.
- Load Poly Lens Desktop App by visiting poly.com/lens. This allows you to customize your headset behavior through advanced settings and options.
Configure USB adapter for streaming media
Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes ready to take calls. To stream media, configure your Bluetooth USB adapter.
Windows
- To configure your Bluetooth USB adapter for streaming media in your PC, go to Start menu > Control Panel > Sound > Playback tab. Select Poly BT700 set it as the Default Device and click OK.
- To pause music when you place or receive calls, go to Start menu > Control Panel >Sound > Communications tab and select the desired parameter.
Mac
- To configure your Bluetooth USB adapter for streaming media on your Mac, go to System Preferences > Sound. On both the Input and Output tabs, select Poly BT700.
Pair to mobile device
- To put your headset in pair mode, slide and hold the Power switch away from the off position until you hear “pairing” and the headset LEDs flash red and blue.
- Activate Bluetooth on your phone and set it to search for new devices.
- iPhone Settings > Bluetooth > On*
- Android Settings > Bluetooth On > Scan for devices*
Note: *Menus may vary by device.
- Select “Poly VFOCUS2 Series.” Once successfully paired, you hear “pairing successful” and the headset LEDs stop flashing.
Note: Your headset can pair with up to 8 devices but only maintain 2 connections simultaneously; this includes the base.
Pair mode
Put your headset in pair mode to connect to a new device or to pair again. Slide and hold the headset Power switch away from the off position until the LEDs flash red and blue.
Pair the BT700 USB adapter again
Typically, your USB Bluetooth adapter is pre-paired to your Poly audio device. In the event that your adapter is disconnected or bought separately, you will need to pair the adapter to your Poly device. Your USB adapter requires a Poly Lens Desktop App to pair to a Poly audio device. Download: poly.com/lens.
Note: Adapter design varies by USB connection.
- Insert the high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter into your laptop or computer and wait for your computer to recognize it.
- Put your Poly audio device in pair mode.
- Launch the Poly Lens Desktop App and navigate to Poly BT700.
- Put your Bluetooth USB adapter into pair mode by selecting “Pair new device” on the adapter’s main page or overflow menu. Your adapter flashes red and blue. Pairing is successful when you hear “pairing successful” and “PC connected” and the Bluetooth USB adapter LED is solid.
Fit and charge
Wear on the right or left
- To position the microphone on the right or left side, rotate the microphone boom up and over. Bend the boom so it is approximately 2 finger widths from the corner of your mouth.
Note: Your headset senses when you change the microphone boom from one side to
the other and syncs the audio specific to each side. - Gently flex the headband wider if the fit is uncomfortable on your ears.
Charge
Note: The micro USB cable and charge stand (sold separately) plug into a computer or wall charger’s USB port.
Charge your headset using the micro USB cable or the charging stand (sold separately). The headset LEDs flash when charging. It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge your headset. The LEDs turn off once charging is complete.
Check the headset battery status
Check your headset battery status:
- With the headset inactive, slide and release the Power switch away from the off position. Listen to the voice alert or observe the headset LEDs.
Load software
Download the Poly Lens App to get the most out of your device. Some softphones require the installation of Poly software to enable device call control (answer/end and mute) functionality. Download: poly.com/lens.
- Enable features
- Change settings
- Configure call control for softphones
- Update device firmware
- Manage notifications and alerts
- Schedule health and wellness reminders
Update your Poly device
Keep your firmware and software up-to-date to improve performance and add new features to your Poly device. Update your device using the Poly Lens App. Download at poly.com/lens.
Basics
Power on/off
To turn on the headset, slide the Power button to reveal green.
Adjust the volume
Tap the Volume up (+) or down (–) button.
Adjust headset microphone volume (softphone)
Place a test softphone call and adjust the softphone volume and PC sound volume accordingly.
Adjust voice prompt volume
To adjust the volume of voice alerts and prompts, toggle the volume switch up (+) or down (-) while not on a call or streaming audio.
Make/Take/End Calls
Answer or end a call
Tap the Call button.
Answer a second call
First, tap the Call button to end the current call, then tap the Call button again to answer new call.
Mute
Mute your headset on an active call:
- Tap the Mute button
- Rotate your microphone boom and click it into the up position
- Take off your headset (requires active smart sensors). Put on your headset to unmute.
Hold a call
To hold an active call or resume a held call:
- Standard headset: Press the Call button for 2 seconds.
- Microsoft Teams headset: Press the Mute button for 2 seconds.
Switch between calls (flash)
Switch between two calls on your headset. This feature is not available for mobile phone calls.
To switch between calls:
- Standard headset: Press the Call button for 2 seconds.
- Microsoft Teams headset: Press the Mute button for 2 seconds.
Call back last call (smartphone)
To dial the last number you dialed, double-tap the Call button.
Answer calls from a second device
It’s easy to answer calls from two devices (including a softphone). When on a call, you hear a ringtone notification of the incoming call from the second paired device. To answer a second call from the other device, first, tap the Call button to end the current call and tap the Call button again to answer the new call. If you choose to not answer the second call, it will go to voicemail.
Launch Microsoft Teams (Teams model only)
Tap your headset Teams button to quickly open and use the Microsoft Teams desktop app.
- When not on a call, tap your Teams button to view the Microsoft Teams app on your computer.
- When your connected USB adapter LED pulses purple, tap your Teams button to view
Teams notifications.
Note: Teams model and Teams desktop application required. Teams mobile application is not supported.
ANC
Active Noise Canceling (ANC) reduces external noise and enhances your music and sound quality. Slide the ANC switch to choose:
- Low: recommended for office
- High: recommended for loud environments
Use sensors
Smart sensors respond when you put on or take off your headset. Customize in Poly Lens App. Below are the default settings.
With active sensors | putting on the headset will: | taking off the headset will: |
Mobile/softphone call | answer the call | keep call in headset |
Music/media | resume music/media (if playing previous to taking off)* | pause music/media (if playing)* |
Mute (activate in Poly Lens App ) | unmute if on an active call | mute if on an active call |
Note: *Functionality varies by application. May not function with web-based apps.
Reset sensors
You may need to reset the sensors if they are not working as expected. There are two ways to reset the headset sensors. Choose:
- With your headset powered on, charge your headset on the charge stand for 10 seconds
- Power on your headset while pressing the Mute button for more than 4 seconds until the LEDs flash purple 4 times, being careful to not touch the earcup padding or allow it to come in contact with surfaces
Disable sensors
You can disable your headset’s smart sensors in 2 ways:
- Manage sensors in the Poly Lens App
- Hold both the Mute and Call buttons for more than 4 seconds until the LED flashes purple and then red. Repeat to reactivate; the LED flashes purple then blue
Note: Sensors cannot be disabled while streaming audio.
Play or pause audio
Tap the Call button to pause or resume streaming audio.
Note: Functionality varies by application. May not function with web-based apps.
Voice assistant (smartphone feature)
Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds to activate your phone’s default voice assistant. Wait for the phone prompt to activate voice dialing, search, and other smartphone voice controls.
More Features
Select language
You can wirelessly change your headset language using Poly Lens App. Download: poly.com/lens.
Online indicator
Your headset LED illuminates red to inform others that you are on a call. Manage settings in Poly Lens App.
Corded mode (audio over USB)
If your audio is cutting out during softphone calls, you may be experiencing Bluetooth density problems. Improve audio performance by using density-friendly corded mode.
- Disconnect your Bluetooth USB adapter from your computer
- Connect your headset directly to your computer with the provided 1.5 m USB cable
- Power off your headset to use density-friendly corded mode
Note: Your headset battery charges while in corded mode.
Troubleshooting
Headset troubleshooting
Issue | Resolution |
How do I pair my headset to a mobile device? | See Pair to the mobile device on page 5. |
How do I pair my headset to a computer or laptop? | Plug in the USB Bluetooth adapter to your computer or laptop. The adapter is paired to your headset and connects to computer audio. See Connect to PC on page 5. |
Why should I use the USB Bluetooth adapter instead of my computer’s Bluetooth? | Your USB Bluetooth adapter provides the best connection, softphone functionality, and acoustic sound quality through your headset. See Connect to PC on page 5, Configure USB adapter for streaming media on page 5. |
How do I pair my USB Bluetooth adapter to another supported Poly audio device? | Poly Lens Desktop App is required to pair your BT700 USB Bluetooth adapter to another device. Your Bluetooth adapter remembers up to 2 supported Poly audio devices but connects to only one at a time. See Pair USB adapter again. |
Can I connect my headset to a mobile phone and computer at the same time? | Yes, your headset can connect to mobile and PC. Your headset remembers up to 8 devices but connects to up to 2 devices at a time. That includes the USB Bluetooth adapter. |
The headset audio is not working as expected when connected to my computer. • During a call, nobody can hear me • During a call, I can’t hear anybody • Music is not coming through my headset • When I play music and a call comes in, the music is too loud or doesn’t pause | Check the following: • To configure the headset sound on your computer, see Configure USB adapter for streaming media on page 5, and Load software on page 9. • Ensure that only one softphone application is opened at a time. • For best performance, ensure your headset firmware is up-to-date. See Update your Poly device. |
My headset call control is not working as expected when on a softphone call. | Check the following: • For best performance, ensure your headset firmware is up-to-date. See Update your Poly device.
Select your softphone application in Poly Lens Desktop App |
(Teams model only) How do I interact with Microsoft Teams using my headset? | • Tap the headset Call button to quickly open and use Microsoft Teams. See Launch Microsoft Teams (Teams model only) on page 11. • Set your target softphone by going to the Poly Lens Desktop App |
(Teams model only) Does my Microsoft Teams-enabled headset work with other softphones? | Yes, while your headset is optimized for Microsoft Teams, it can be configured to be used with other supported softphones. Set your target phone by going to the Poly Lens Desktop App. When you configure another softphone, the Call button: • doesn’t interact with Teams • doesn’t go to Teams notifications • will not launch Cortana |
I want to customize my headset features. | Customize your device settings with the Poly Lens App. Download: poly.com/lens |
The headset audio is cutting out during softphone calls. | You may be experiencing Bluetooth density issues. Use density-friendly corded mode. See Corded mode (audio over USB). |
I want to use my headset as a USB corded headset with my computer. | Your headset can be used in corded mode. See Corded mode (audio over USB). |
Can I use my headset while charging it? | Your headset charges while in corded mode. See Corded mode (audio over USB). |
The headset talk time is not accurate. | Deplete your headset battery and then fully charge to reset the accuracy of the talk time prompts. |
I don’t have enough charge ports for my Bluetooth USB adapter and my optional charge stand. | Try the following: • Plug your charge stand into a wall charger |
What’s in the box
Contents may vary by product.
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Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC Series Bluetooth Headset-FAQs
How many devices can the Voyager Focus 2 connect to?
The headset can remember up to 8 devices and connect to 2 devices simultaneously, including a mobile phone and a PC via the USB Bluetooth adapter.
How do I activate noise canceling on the Poly Voyager Focus 2?
Use the button on the top of the headset to enable Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) for a more immersive audio experience.
How long does it take to charge the Poly headset?
It takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge the headset. You can also use a USB-C cable for charging. The LED indicators will flash while charging and turn off when complete.
How do I know if my Poly Voyager headset is charging?
The LED lights on the headset flash while charging. Once fully charged, the lights will turn off. It takes up to 2 hours for a full charge.
How many devices can a Bluetooth headset connect to at once?
Bluetooth audio connections are typically limited to one device at a time. However, some devices, like the Voyager Focus 2, support multipoint connectivity for up to 2 devices.
What is the ANC button on the Voyager Focus UC?
The ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) switch reduces external noise for better audio quality. The headset comes with ANC enabled by default, but you can turn it off by sliding the switch away from “ANC.”
Why is my Plantronics headset blinking red?
A flashing red light indicates a low battery. You may also hear a tone and a voice prompt alerting you when the battery level is critically low.
How does a headset dongle work?
A headset dongle connects via a USB port on a computer or other device, allowing wireless communication with Bluetooth-enabled devices like smartphones, speakers, and headsets.
How do I check the battery level on my Poly headset?
Download the Poly Lens app on your smartphone to check the battery level and customize headset settings conveniently.
How long should I charge my headphones?
Most headsets take around 3 hours to fully charge, depending on the battery level and charger used.