It is hard to remember a time when we didn’t turn to our smartphones for everything. From doing our weekly food shop to learning a new musical instrument, there is quite literally an app for everything these days. And this includes VoIP! In this blog, we’re going to talk about the best VoIP apps for smartphones.
One of the many benefits of VoIP is the flexibility it offers. You can communicate professionally with clients, customers, and colleagues from wherever you are. Whether you are working from home, doing the school run, or simply on the go, you can keep on top of your business with your smartphone.
Do I Need A VoIP Smartphone App?
If you want to reap the many benefits of VoIP when you’re out of the office, you should have a VoIP smartphone app on your phone. Here are just a few of the benefits of having a VoIP app on your smartphone:
- VoIP apps allow you to make and receive phone calls and send/receive messages wherever you are
- They can be downloaded onto your personal smartphone, work phone, tablet or iPad
- You can complete other tasks, such as faxing or transferring calls through a VoIP app
- They don’t charge you for making or receiving phone calls. As long as you have a strong internet connection, you can use a VoIP app wherever you are in the world
- They are easy to set up and use
- VoIP apps are available for android, iOS and windows
If you want to know more about the benefits of VoIP mobile phone apps, read our article here.
Which Is The Best VoIP App For Smartphones?
The majority of VoIP packages come with the option of a VoIP smartphone app. There are some popular VoIP smartphone apps that you may already be familiar with, including Viber, Talkatone, Skype, WhatsApp and Nextiva.
However, just because they are popular, does not mean they are the best option for your business. For example, some VoIP smartphone apps are only compatible with iOS devices (such as iPhones) and others are only compatible with android devices (such as Samsung or Google smartphones). Also, some apps charge extra for use of certain features. Whereas others don’t offer cross-platform support.
Each app will have slightly different features. When choosing a VoIP app for your smartphone, it is a good idea to ask your VoIP provider for advice. if your VoIP package includes a VoIP app, it will likely be the best option for your business.
VIP VoIP Companion Apps For Smartphones
As an experienced VoIP provider and reseller, VIP VoIP knows a thing or two about how beneficial a VoIP smartphone app can be. So much so that we developed our very own VoIP smartphone app that is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
Our VoIP customers can keep on top of their business with our fantastic VoIP companion apps.
The VIP VoIP apps turn your mobile phone, tablet, or device into a ser extension on your VoIP server.
This allows you to make and receive phone calls through your business switchboard whilst presenting your business telephone number (for complete professionalism). Plus, it allows you to view your recent call history, transfer calls to another user’s extension, hold calls, manage your phone system “presence”, and sync your smartphone with your shared contact database.
Better yet, you can use the VIP VoIP app on numerous devices. Simply, create different types of Devices on the User Extension record corresponding to your real-world devices (such as your phone and tablet) and they will connect up.
The VIP VoIP companion apps can be used by numerous people within your business. And setting them up could not be easier. Assign an email address to each user and set up a portal access account using their email address as their login name – then the user can download the app and login to their portal.
Unlike third-party apps such as Bria and Zoiper, the VIP VoIP companion apps do not require any configuration work; they automatically provision themselves ready to use! You have the option to access your existing contact list on your device, plus, you can alter the settings to control how the app rings on your device. For example, you can choose to receive only internal calls through the app.
The VIP VoIP companion apps are available for new and existing VoIP customers. Find out how to download it here.
Get In Touch
If you should want some more information, have any questions from customers that you can’t find the answers for, or would just like a chat about becoming a VoIP reseller, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our team of experts are always happy to have a chat with about our services, products and also demonstrations on why VoIP technology is the ideal business communications solution.
You can call us on 03300881182, email sales@vipvoip.co.uk or via our online contact form here.