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Using software for calls: Do incoming calls 'wake up' a sleeping computer?

RLF
Newcomer
Newcomer

I may not have desktop phones, probably won't, so I am wondering if my laptop is asleep and I get an incoming call, does it 'wake up' the computer?  

 

If you have pros and cons for hardware suggestions, are there benefits to have a desktop phone, I would appreciate hearing this -  

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enielsen
Creator I
Creator I

Hmm, don't know the answer to this, but one can also install Zoom on one's mobile phone to receive calls which might help?

sachinzoom
Community Champion | Employee
Community Champion | Employee

Hi there, Not today if your laptop is asleep. On Windows though, if you have a locked screen, you get notified ( not on Mac )