The Bluetooth Multiconnection feature enables users to pair more than one Bluetooth device with the phone and have up to two Bluetooth devices connected to the phone at the same time. The following connection scenarios are supported:

• one Bluetooth headset

• one Bluetooth headset and one mobile phone

• one Bluetooth headset and one tablet

Users cannot pair a mobile device and a tablet at the same time.

Note	When the user connects a Bluetooth headset and a mobile phone or tablet at the same time, the Bluetooth headset cannot be used to answer the audio from the mobile phone or tablet.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Display Battery Strength and Signal Strength Icons feature displays the battery and signal strength of the mobile phone in the header on the IP Phone when the mobile phone is connected to the IP Phone using Bluetooth.

This feature requires no administration.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Line Status in Corporate Directory feature enables the phone to display the line status for telephone numbers that are stored in the Corporate Directory. This feature is similar to the existing Line Status for Call Lists feature.

The administrator uses the BLF For Call Lists field in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager to control this feature.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Phone Trust List Notification in Cisco Unified Communications Manager enables the phone to send an alarm to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager when the Trust List (TL) is updated.

The following table contains the alarm messages and meaning.

This feature has no user impact.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Remove Call Ended Timer feature improves the End Call response time by removing the Call ended message display on the phone screen.

This feature has no administration impacts.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Simplified Tablet Support feature enables a user to pair a tablet to the phone using Bluetooth, and then use the phone for the audio part of a call on the tablet.

The tablet manages the audio path; the phone has no audio control (for example, the phone cannot place the audio on hold or end the call). The Cisco IP Phone acts as a simple Bluetooth speaker. When the paired tablet is actively transmitting or receiving data to the phone, the phone header displays the mobile icon.

The administrator controls access using the Bluetooth and Allow Bluetooth Mobile Handsfree Mode fields in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.

The following tablet operating systems are supported:

• Android version 4.4

• iOS version 7.1

The feature was tested with the following tablets:

• iPad Air

• iPad Mini. iPad Mini 2

• iPad 4

• Samsung Galaxy TabPro

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Unconfigured Primary Line Notification feature alerts the user when the system administrator has not configured the primary line. The user sees the message Unprovisioned on the phone screen.

This feature requires no administration.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The User Interface Updates for List, Alert, and Visual Voice Mail feature increases the width of the application window to ensure that long phrases can be displayed on the phone. The feature impacts the following windows:

• Call History

• Settings

• VPN

• Alerts

• Corporate and Personal Directories

• Visual Voice Mail

The Barge softkey has been renamed to Merge, and the Barge alert entry in Settings menu has been renamed Merge alert.

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861

The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Key Expansion Module (KEM) increases the number of line/feature key appearances on the Cisco IP Phone 8851 and 8861. The 18 keys can be customized for frequently used telephony features such as speed dials, and offering one-button push access to colleagues contacted most often. It also supports shared-line appearances to increase responsiveness and personal interaction with incoming callers. It enhances productivity with simpler and more efficient communications.

The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Key Expansion Module is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8851: up to 2 KEMs supported

• Cisco IP Phone 8861: up to 3 KEMs supported

Note	The Cisco IP Phone 8811 and Cisco IP Phone 8841 do not support the Cisco IP Phone 8800 Key Expansion Module.

The Cisco IP Phone 8811 Support feature introduces the Cisco IP Phone 8811. This phone delivers easy to use, highly secure, and powerful mission-critical voice communications. It offers support of wideband audio and a large grayscale display.

The Cisco IP Phone 8811 supports the same features and functionality as the Cisco IP Phone 8841. The only difference between these two models is the type of LCD display.

The Cisco IP Phone 8811 requires Firmware Release 10.2(2) or later.

The Enable/Disable JAL/TAL feature allows the administrator to control the Join Across Lines (JAL) and Direct Transfer Across Lines (TAL) features. The administrator can disable JAL/TAL to avoid users joining or transferring calls by mistake.

The feature is supported from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration window using the Join and Direct Transfer Policy field. The field supports the following choices:

• Same line, across line enable (default)
• Same line enable
• Same line, across line disable

The feature is supported on the following phones:

• Cisco IP Phone 8811

• Cisco IP Phone 8841

• Cisco IP Phone 8851

• Cisco IP Phone 8861