Wi-Fi phones connect over your wireless network instead of a cable. That covers two situations: desks that don't have a network drop, and staff who walk the floor with a handset. Call quality depends on your Wi-Fi coverage, so these work best on a well-designed wireless network.
A Wi-Fi cordless phone connects to your existing access points, so there's no base station to install. That makes it a good fit when you already have solid wireless coverage everywhere people walk. A Wi-Fi phone is only as good as the network it runs on, though. If coverage is spotty, a DECT system brings its own base station and radio band and doesn't depend on the Wi-Fi at all.
| Model | Wi-Fi | Talk time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandstream WP816 | Wi-Fi 6 | 6 h | The most affordable Wi-Fi 6 handset |
| Grandstream WP826 | Wi-Fi 6 | 12 h | Full shifts on one charge (Bluetooth headsets only) |
| Grandstream WP836 | Wi-Fi 6 | 10 h | Warehouses and healthcare: IP67, man-down alarm |
| Grandstream WP810 | Wi-Fi 5 | 6 h | Basic handset with push-to-talk |
| Grandstream WP820 | Wi-Fi 4 | 7.5 h | Android apps and Bluetooth |
| Yealink AX83H | Wi-Fi 6 | 9 h | A Yealink Wi-Fi handset, with Bluetooth for headsets |
| Yealink AX86R | Wi-Fi 6 | 13 h | Rugged: IP67, 1.8 m drop rating |
This collection also includes desk phones with Wi-Fi built in, like the Yealink T73W, T74W, T54W, Poly Edge E350 and Crosstalk 270. They're made for desks that don't have a network drop, so you can put a phone where you need it without running cable. Use the Form factor filter above to switch between handsets and desk phones.
Yes. The WP810, WP816, WP826 and WP836 support fast roaming between access points (802.11k/r/v). In our testing the WP810 and WP820 moved between access points with barely noticeable audio skips.
Every phone we sell is a standard SIP phone, so it registers to FreePBX, Yeastar and most hosted phone platforms. If you aren't sure about yours, email shop@crosstalksolutions.com before you order and we'll check.
