{"product_id":"algo-8211-ip-single-button","title":"Algo 8211 IP Single Button – PoE SIP Call \u0026 Alert Button","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe  \u003c\/span\u003eAlgo 8211 IP Single Button is a standalone PoE SIP endpoint that starts a call or alert from one physical button. Facilities and IT teams use it where they need a fixed-location button and a network drop, without pairing it to another Algo speaker or paging adapter. Press and long-press give two configurable actions. Power is IEEE 802.3af Class 0 PoE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Telecom Spot Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 8211 when the wall or desk has Ethernet and you want the button to register itself as a SIP device. That is the point of this model versus Algo’s 1211 accessory button, which must hang off a compatible Algo endpoint. One button, two actions (press and long-press), multi-color LED feedback, and labels you can swap by location or workflow. Keep it indoors and dry. Algo is clear that the 8211 is not a standalone life-safety or mass-notification system. It is a network endpoint that starts a workflow you already designed on your UC or notification platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone IP endpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects to the LAN over PoE. No host Algo speaker, strobe, or paging adapter is required for the button to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress and long-press:\u003c\/strong\u003e One physical button supports two configurable actions, so a short press and a hold can start different workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable actions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer-supported actions include multicast a tone, place an outbound SIP call with pre-recorded audio, start an InformaCast scenario, send API requests, send an SNMP trap, or cancel an active action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-color LED ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set blue, red, green, or amber with off \/ low \/ medium \/ high brightness and steady, slow flash, fast flash, or double-flash patterns so staff can see ready versus pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable faceplate labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap the insert to name the button by room, language, or response type. Algo says to install and test the unit before applying the label, because the label covers the mounting screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional protective cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e A snap-on cover (button frame and cover) helps cut accidental presses while still allowing access when someone needs the button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIP, multicast, and API:\u003c\/strong\u003e One SIP extension for outbound calls with pre-recorded audio; RTP multicast send to 50 zones with stored audio; RESTful API support. Compatibility list also includes Poly Group Page, InformaCast, and Microsoft Teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupervision and management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct network supervision. Compatible with Algo Device Management Platform (ADMP), the Algo 8300 IP Controller, third-party SNMP tools, and RTCP. When used as a supervised panic button, ADMP can show status, connectivity, and readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-gang mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flush or surface mount to a single-gang electrical box or low-voltage bracket. Product size is 2.8\" × 1.4\" × 4.5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor dry locations only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), 10–95% RH noncondensing. Wiring must not leave the building perimeter without lightning protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8211 IP Single Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgo Communication Products Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ order code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone IP single-button endpoint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButtons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne configurable button; press and long-press for two actions total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect network connection via PoE (does not require a host Algo IP endpoint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0, 48 V, 15.4 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIP extensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne SIP extension for outbound SIP calls with pre-recorded audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIP signaling \/ transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUDP, TCP, RTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIP security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTLS, SRTP, mutual authentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIP audio codecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG.711 µ-law, G.711 A-law, G.722 wideband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRTP multicast send, 50 zones, with pre-recorded audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticast audio codecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG.711 µ-law, G.711 A-law, G.722 wideband, Opus Fullband, L16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRESTful API, Poly Group Page, InformaCast, Microsoft Teams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb interface or provisioning server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHTTP, HTTPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvisioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTFTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS; DHCP options 66, 150, 160; reboot via SIP check-sync\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupervision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADMP, Algo 8300 IP Controller, third-party SNMP, RTCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetworking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPv4, IPv6, DHCP, VLAN, mDNS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLink layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLLDP, CDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.1X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS \/ NAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSCP; STUN, TURN, CRLF keep-alive, SIP Outbound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddress resolution \/ redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDNS, SRV; secondary and tertiary SIP server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNTP server (up to four)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 GB for WAV or MP3 files\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButton illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable LED ring; colors blue, red, green, amber; patterns steady, slow flash, fast flash, double flash; brightness off, low, medium, high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabeling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterchangeable \/ selectable faceplate label insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional snap-on cover (button frame and button cover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+32 to +104°F (0 to +40°C); 10–95% RH noncondensing; dry indoor locations only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\" × 1.4\" × 4.5\" (7.0 cm × 3.5 cm × 11.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.17 lb (76 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30 lb (134 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlush or wall surface mount; single-gang electrical box or low-voltage bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDocumented hardware with the unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8211 button; faceplate labels; flat-head mounting screws; optional protective cover (pre-assembled button frame and cover). Algo does not publish a separate packed-contents table.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Algo 8211 need another Algo speaker or paging adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 8211 is a standalone IP endpoint. It takes PoE, registers for SIP, and runs its configured actions on its own. Buy the 1211 instead if you already have a compatible Algo endpoint nearby and want a lower-cost smart-relay button that does not consume a switch port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when someone presses the button?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou assign the short press and the long-press separately. Algo documents these action types: play a tone over multicast, make an outbound SIP call with pre-recorded audio (and multicast the tone), start an InformaCast scenario, send API requests, send an SNMP trap, or cancel an action already in progress. The 8211 stores up to 1 GB of WAV or MP3 audio for those playback actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used as a panic or duress button?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgo says the 8211 can be set as an everyday operational button or as a fully supervised panic button. ADMP can then show device status, connectivity, and readiness. The same product page states it is not a standalone life-safety or mass-notification system. It depends on your network, power, configuration, and the platforms it calls. Plan testing and failover before you treat it as an emergency control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I mount it, and is it outdoor-rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it flush or on the surface of a single-gang box or low-voltage bracket, logo end up. It is rated only for dry indoor locations, 32 to 104°F. Algo tells installers to contact Algo support for outdoor or wet work, and not to run the wiring outside the building without lightning protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 8211 and the 8212?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are standalone PoE SIP buttons with the same indoor rating and size. The 8211 has one button and two actions (press and long-press). The 8212 has two buttons and four actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power and network does the 8211 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne IEEE 802.3af Class 0 PoE drop at 48 V (15.4 W class). After you plug it in, the button stays steady blue for about one minute during boot, then the light turns off until you set the idle LED state. Configure it from the web interface or a provisioning server. 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