Integrating Algo Video Intercom with 8x8

Updated: 09/24/2024

Objective

Integrating Algo Video Intercom with 8x8 services.

Applies To

  • 8039 IP Video Mullion Intercom
  • 8036 IP Multimedia Intercom

Procedure

8x8 Video integration is only with Hard Phones such as Poly, Yealink, or Cisco that have Video Capabilities enabled. It will not integrate with 8x8 Work for Desktop or 8x8 Meetings.
Algo with 8x8 service has been tested with the following:
  • Algo 8036
  • Algo 8039 with Firmware 2.0.1
  • Poly CCX 700 with firmware 7.2.1.1707

Algo Setup

  1. Log into the Algo and set the following for SIP registration:
    • Auth name = GUN/Username
    • Page Extension = GUN/Username
    • Auth Password = SIP Password
    • URL = unsbc.8x8.com:5299
    • Set as NON-SRTP
  2. Navigate to the Control Panel.
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  3. Click Basic Settings > SIP.
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  4. Enter the GUN into the Auth name and Extension.
  5. Enter the SIP Password into the Auth Password.
  6. Enter unsbc.8x8.com:5299 into SIP Domain.
  7. Enter the extension to dial. 
  8. Navigate to Basic Settings > Video.
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  9. Set Video Direction in SDP to be SDP Attribute "sendrecv" 
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  10. Extension must be an Extension, not a Call Group or Ring Group as Video is not supported for call and ring groups.
Example CCX700 Screen with Algo 8039
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Video can be seen at any time by logging into the Algo interface and selecting Status | Video
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Additional Information

For integrating Algo Paging products, see Integrating Algo Paging Devices with 8x8. For more information on obtaining SIP Credentials see Does 8x8 support third-party devices?
For more assistance with Algo Paging products, see the Algo Website.