How to set up the Jabra Speak2 40, from unboxing to a working test. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a microphone and speaker in any meeting app.
Before you start: check the box
- Speakerphone
- Carry pouch
- Safety information and warranty
What you need
- Ports on the Speak2 40: USB C or USB A (both on one cable), no Bluetooth.
- For USB mode: a laptop or room PC with a free USB port that matches the included cable. Plug directly into the computer rather than through a hub where possible.
Step by step
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Pick the position. Put it in the middle of the table, away from laptops, projector fans and HVAC vents, with nothing covering the microphones.
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Connect it. Connect the USB cable to the computer; it powers the Speak2 40. Plug straight into the computer rather than a hub where you can.
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Pair a phone (optional). Put it in Bluetooth pairing mode (see the quick start guide for the button) and pick it on your phone. Bluetooth is for calls from a phone or tablet; for meetings on a computer, USB is more reliable.
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Set up USB mode. Connect the Speak2 40 to the computer by USB. In Teams, Zoom or Meet, open the device settings and select the Speak2 40 as the microphone and speaker. Connect the camera or speakerphone to the PC with the supplied USB cable and select the Jabra device as camera, microphone and speaker in Teams/Zoom. Install Jabra Direct to check for firmware and change settings.
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Update the firmware. USB devices (PanaCast 50, PanaCast 20, Speak2, Speak 810) update locally with Jabra Direct, or remotely with Jabra Plus or Jabra Xpress. See Updating the firmware below.
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Run a test call. Join a test meeting, talk from the farthest seat, and ask the far end whether you're clear, at a good level and without echo.
Updating the firmware
USB devices (PanaCast 50, PanaCast 20, Speak2, Speak 810) update locally with Jabra Direct, or remotely with Jabra Plus or Jabra Xpress. Jabra recommends updating to the latest firmware before first use.
Tools:
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Jabra Direct (PC): firmware updates and settings for USB cameras and speakerphones
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Jabra Plus (Management): cloud room management, firmware policy per room configuration
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Jabra Xpress: IT mass deployment of settings and firmware
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Jabra Sound+ (mobile): settings for Speak2 speakerphones
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Don't unplug power or USB while an update runs.
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Close Teams, Zoom and other apps that use the device before updating it from a computer.
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Update one room first, test a call, then roll out to the rest.
Manual and documentation
Jabra's product page for the Speak2 40: documentation and downloads. Check it for exact port diagrams and admin settings for your firmware version; more guides are on the Jabra support site.
If something doesn't work
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