Programming BLF Keys on Yealink

Programming BLF Keys on Yealink
Users can configured keys on the Yealink phones for BLF (Busy Lamp Field) functionality. This functionality allows you to have an indicator of when another extension is available, busy, or has an incoming call. This key can also be used to call that extension with one-key press dialing and for one-key press call transfers. We will be demonstrating on key number 10 as a BLF for Susie at extension 107 herein. Adapt the key number and extension number to your specific needs.


Steps

1. Press and hold an unused softkey for 1 second until the screen changes to the Line Key edit screen
You can select an existing BLF key to replace, edit, or  to remove it.


You will use the navigation keys navigate through each of the items, and use the OK button to set your selections.




2. Use the left and right navigation keys to set Type to BLF




3. Leave Account ID set to Line 1 .

4. Use the down  navigation key to go to Label and set  Label  to  Susie
Use the numbers keypad to populate Label and Value




5. Use the  down  navigation key to go to Value and set  Value  to 107




6.  Use the  down  navigation key to go to Extension and set  Extension to 107




7. Press the Save softkey or the OK navigation key to save the settings




You now have a BLF to know when extension 107 is available, busy or has an incoming call. You can use the BLF keys to dial an extension with one-key dialing or for one-key call transfers.

Available
Busy




There are a few occasions when setting a phone back to its factory defaults is required. Should this infrequent operation occur you will need to program all of your custom softkeys again.


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