EPOS announced a new technology upgrade that aims to deliver a more streamlined and convenient user experience. Native Bluetooth certification for Microsoft Teams is now live for the EPOS IMPACT 1000 and IMPACT 500 headsets in an effort to enable professionals to break free from a traditional dongle interface.

The company said that users can download the latest firmware from their EPOS Connect app. With the update, Native Bluetooth connects a headset directly to a computer or laptop in an effort to eliminate the need for a USB dongle, while maintaining full features. The update also features more simplified IT asset management, hot-desking, working and multi-device switching.

“In today’s modern workplaces, flexibility, reliability and seamless connectivity are more important than ever. For users of Microsoft Teams, the audio experience is a key part of daily productivity; clear calls, seamless switching between devices and minimal friction,” said Søren Holm Printz, VP of strategy and product management at EPOS. “The IMPACT 500 and 1000 devices are engineered to provide the highest levels of call quality and active noise cancellation. With native Bluetooth and multiple connectivity, users can now switch between their primary devices effortlessly, maintaining focus and performance wherever they are working.”

EPOS said that it has strengthened native Bluetooth connection security through Resolvable Private Addresses. This aims to enhance user privacy by preventing device tracking and ensuring that only trusted, previously bonded devices can reconnect. The company said that these changes bring the native Bluetooth experience much closer to security expectations.

“The Power of Audio is our passion and mantra that drives us further forward. Native Bluetooth is another major evolution that simplifies the daily life of professionals especially in hybrid environments, as we continue to push the boundaries of audio innovation,” Printz said.