Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhat is the battery life of this speakerphone?

• A:Answer The Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone has a battery life of 24 hours.

Q: QuestionHow does the Anker PowerConf improve call clarity?

• A:Answer This speakerphone uses a custom DSP algorithm to optimize your voice and reduce background noise in real-time.

Q: QuestionDoes the Anker PowerConf require any special software for connection?

• A:Answer You can connect to your phone via Bluetooth or to your computer with a USB-C cable without needing to install drivers.

Q: QuestionHow does the microphone system on this speakerphone work?

• A:Answer It has 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array to pick up voices from all directions.

Q: QuestionMy meeting room is larger (40 ft by 40 ft. with approximately 20 foot ceilings. Would this work well in this type of situation, or would there be a lot of echo due to the size of the room?

Asked 4 years ago by PerryM.

• A:Answer No echo in a Church sanctuary

  Answered 4 years ago by Microphonespeakeranker

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Q: QuestionIs it full duplex?

Asked 3 years ago by Jannie.

• A:Answer It is full duplex. You can speak while listening to others.

  Answered 3 years ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionCan I connect 6 of these to a bluetooth 5.0 network and use as conference room mics and speakers

Asked 3 years ago by Tom.

• A:Answer No, it currently does not support connecting 2 or more PowerConf at a time. And it is not an expandable device.

  Answered 3 years ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionI teach college hybrid classes, on ground and on zoom. We are always muting and unmuting to avoid audio feedback. Could I put this in the middle of the room and turn off my computer audio and avoid feedback? How far away can it pick up a voice?

Asked 4 years ago by Prof.

• A:Answer Definitely a great device for things like Zoom or Teams meetings. I’d say ~10 ft radius (not scientific) I used my for a work development meeting & 2 rows away in either direction it was no issue. But I think depends on the ambient environment too if some louder background noise (fans, street noise, etc) your mileage may vary but after the use of it then the company purchased a few more so I think it’s performance was deemed good.

  Answered 4 years ago by HobbesVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect this device to my laptop using USB ?

Asked 4 years ago by USBConnectivity.

• A:Answer Yes, it was very easy and comes with a cord to do so.

  Answered 4 years ago by RichM

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Q: QuestionCan this pair with Apple earpods or Bose earpods while connected to the laptop?

Asked 1 year ago by House.

• A:Answer it can be paired with two devices via USB cable connection and Bluetooth connections.

  Answered 1 year ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionCan you use this speaker with an iphone

Asked 4 years ago by Raif.

• A:Answer Yes, I use it with my almost daily.

  Answered 3 years ago by jjay

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Q: Questiondoes this work with apple

Asked 5 years ago by rita.

• A:Answer Yes. I use with both an iPhone and Android device as well as my laptop and desktop.

  Answered 5 years ago by RickDeF

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Q: QuestionI would like to put this device in the middle of our table during zoom meetings. With this act as z microphone and speakers so the people on zoom can hear us?

Asked 4 months ago by Skylar.

• A:Answer Yes, the Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone Conference Speaker can act as both a microphone and a speaker during Zoom meetings. Here’s how you can set it up: Go to the audio options in your Zoom application (or your chosen conferencing tool). Select "PowerConf" as both the microphone and the speaker in the audio settings. This setup will allow participants on Zoom to hear your discussions clearly and enable your voice to be captured effectively during the meeting. It is designed to make conference calls seamless in such situations.

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Q: Questionhow do you charge it

Asked 4 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I charged it with the same cord I charge my Galaxy phone with.

  Answered 3 months ago by LauraSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIn a conference room with 10 people present, will Teams or Google Chat be able to identify individual speakers? We need transcripts that show who said what, and currently, we use my laptop's mic for everyone, so the transcript says that I said everything.

Asked 6 months ago by skycaptain.

• A:Answer Not likely to identify individual speakers, unless they say their name before speaking.

  Answered 3 months ago by LauraSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen the speaker is connected to a computer via the USB cable, does the data go over the USB cable or is a Bluetooth connection still required? I'd prefer to not use Bluetooth unless it is absolutely necessary.

Asked 9 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer When the Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone is connected to a computer via a USB-C cable, the data is transmitted through the USB connection, and a Bluetooth connection is not required. This method allows you to avoid using Bluetooth entirely. Additionally, you can use the speakerphone in a USB mode by holding the "Play" button for two seconds to switch between Bluetooth and USB modes. The light bar will flash blue to indicate the mode switch.

  Answered 9 months ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionI need a microphone that is wireless and does not need to be paired to a device. Is this possible with this device

Asked 11 months ago by Bre.

• A:Answer The Anker - PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone Conference Speaker is designed to function as a wireless microphone and speaker for conference purposes. However, it requires pairing to a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer, via Bluetooth to function. If the intent is to use it without any pairing to a device, this is not possible. Pairing is required for the microphone and speaker functionality.

  Answered 10 months ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be connected to a landline phone?

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone cannot be directly connected to a landline phone. It supports connections via Bluetooth or USB to devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers, but there is no mention of compatibility with landline phones.

  Answered 10 months ago by Anker Team

  
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Q: QuestionI would like to connect this device to the Shokz Openrun "earbuds" for my hard of hearing mother to use as an amplifier when family is gathered in her living room. I assume this would work for that since it's asimple Bluetooth connection. Is that correct?

Asked 1 year ago by Andrew.

• A:Answer The Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone supports Bluetooth connectivity and features multipoint pairing, allowing it to connect with multiple devices simultaneously. However, its primary design and functionality are geared towards conference calling and voice pickup from multiple participants rather than as an amplifier for hearing assistive purposes. To connect the PowerConf with your Shokz Openrun earbuds using Bluetooth: Pair your Shokz Openrun earbuds with the PowerConf by putting the earbuds in pairing mode and having the PowerConf in Bluetooth pairing mode. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the PowerConf for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. Please note: While a Bluetooth connection between the PowerConf and Shokz earbuds might work technically, the effectiveness as a hearing amplifier may vary based on environmental noise, latency, and audio transmission quality. It would be best to test if this pairing supports your intended use case effectively for your mother.

  Answered 10 months ago by Anker Team

  
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