About speed dial
Speed dial allows you to call frequently used numbers with a single long press of a number key. This guide covers setting up speed dial on Yealink cordless handsets including W56H, W73H, W59R, and other DECT models.
Supported models include:
- W56H
- W73H
- W59R
- W53H
- All other Yealink DECT handsets
Speed dial key assignments
On Yealink cordless handsets, you can assign speed dial to keys 2-9, giving you 8 available slots.
To use speed dial once configured, press and hold the assigned number key (2-9) for about 2 seconds. The handset will automatically dial the stored number.
Method 1: Using the handset menu
You can configure speed dial directly on the handset:
- Press the Menu soft key on your handset
- Navigate to Directory or Contacts
- Select Local Directory
- Press Options → New Entry
- Enter the contact name and phone number
- When prompted, select a speed dial number (2-9)
- Press Save to store the contact
Method 2: Using the base station
You can also add contacts via the base station's web interface:
- Browse to your base station's IP address (W56P, W60B, W70B, etc.)
- Navigate to Directory → Local Directory
- Click the Add button to create a new contact
- Fill in the contact information (name, phone number, ring tone)
- Click Confirm to save
Tips for effective use
Organisation tips
- Assign most frequently dialed numbers to keys 2-4
- Group similar contacts (family on 2-4, work on 5-7)
- Use descriptive names for easy identification
- Document your assignments for reference
System capabilities
- Base station stores up to 1000 contacts
- Contacts sync across all paired handsets
- Speed dial assignments are per handset
- Supports both internal extensions and external numbers
Troubleshooting
Speed dial not working
Ensure you're holding the key for at least 2 seconds. Verify the contact has been assigned to that key by checking the Local Directory.
Contacts not syncing
Restart the handset or re-register it to the base station to force a sync.
Can't add more contacts
Check if you've reached the 1000 contact limit. Delete unused contacts from the base station web interface.
Speed dial shows wrong number
The speed dial assignment may have been overwritten. Re-assign the correct number to the key through the handset menu.