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"My phone isn't ringing" and other common call problems solved

Before you call us, these quick checks solve most everyday phone problems in under a minute.

Calls go straight to voicemail

  • Do Not Disturb is on. Look for the DND icon on your Yealink screen and press DND to turn it off.
  • Call forwarding is on. Check for a forward icon. See DND and forwarding.
  • You're logged out of a queue. If calls come through a queue, make sure you're logged in. See call queues.

The phone shows a call but makes no sound

Your ringer volume may be turned right down. While the phone is idle (not on a call), press the volume key up. The idle volume controls the ringer, while the volume during a call controls the earpiece.

Calls ring, but stop before I can answer

Your extension may be part of a ring group that moves on to someone else, or to voicemail, after a few seconds. We can lengthen the ring time. Just ask.

Callers say they get a busy tone

Either your phone is on DND (set to reject calls), or all your lines are busy. If it happens a lot at peak times, we can add a queue so callers wait instead of hearing busy.

The office is closed message is playing during the day

Night service may have been switched on manually and not turned off, or there's a holiday date set incorrectly. Call us and we'll check your time conditions.

My phone says "No Service"

See our step-by-step guide: Yealink phone not working?

Still stuck? Because we manage your VitalPBX system, we can see exactly what happened to any call. Give us the time and number and we'll trace it. Call 01695 555055.