Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to turn on my PC or laptop to use the phone? No, Belkin's Skype Wi-Fi Phone provides all functionality required to make and receive calls without the need or hassle of turning on your computer.

How do I download Skype to the WiFi Phone? Belkin's Skype Wi-Fi Phone comes pre-loaded with Skype and is ready to make calls out of the box as long as you have a Wi-Fi network and a Skype ID.

Where can I use the Wifi phone?The Wi-Fi phone will work anywhere in the world where you can connect it to a secure or open Wi-Fi network - at home, in the office, at a public hotspot or a municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication. The Skype Wi-Fi phone does not contain a web browser and therefore cannot access hotspots which require web-based login or authentication.

Do I have to already be a registered Skype user to use the phone? No, the Belkin Wi-Fi phone allows you to register for a free Skype account on the phone. You can also use your Skype Name that you have previously registered in any other Skype version (Skype for Windows/Linux/Mac OS X).

What languages do Skype Wifi Phones come in? Currently, the phone includes English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Swedish, Chinese and Simplified Chinese. (Some languages on v2 only).

How do I get my contact list on my Skype Wifi Phone? Belkin's Skype Wi-Fi Phone comes pre-loaded with Skype and is ready to make calls out of the box as long as you have a Wi-Fi network and a Skype ID. All of your contacts associated with your Skype ID will be loaded onto your Skype phone when you sign into your Skype phone. Because contacts are now stored centrally on Skype's servers, the contacts will be automatically added to your Skype Wi-Fi Phone.