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title: "Poly Phone Only Rings Once on Incoming Phone Call"
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# Poly Phone Only Rings Once on Incoming Phone Call

## Symptom

Poly phone only rings once on an incoming phone call.

## Applies To

- Poly VVX Phones

## Resolution

Check if the ringtone is set to Ring Splash.

1. Press **Home**.
2. Select **Settings**.
3. Select **Basic**.
4. Select **Ring Type**.
5. Set the **Ring Type**.

Ring Splash is the only Ring Type that only plays once, so select any other tone.

## Cause

Ring Splash is designed to ring only once while a call is inbound. Changing the Ring Type will ring during the duration of the call.