Answering a Call

Ekiga can receive calls in two different ways. First, the user may be called directly with sip:user@host. Alternatively, make your calls via a SIP provider. Most SIP providers enable you to get calls from a normal landline to your VoIP account. Depending on the mode in which Ekiga is run, there are several ways in which you would notice an incoming call:

Normal Application

Incoming calls can only be received and answered if Ekiga is already running. You hear the ring sound on your headset or your speakers. If Ekiga is not running, the call cannot be received.

Panel Applet

Normally, the Ekiga panel applet would run silently without giving any notice of its existence. This changes as soon as a call comes in. The main window of Ekiga opens and you hear a ring sound on your headset or speakers.

Once you have noticed an incoming call, just click Accept to answer the call then start talking. If you do not want to accept this call, click Reject. It is also possible to transfer the call to another SIP address.