X-Lite/eyeBeam SoftPhone
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What's Inside X-Lite
X-Lite - Welcoming You to the World of Softphones
Combining voice and video calls in a user-friendly interface, CounterPath's X-Lite helps you seamlessly transition from a traditional phone environment into the world of Voice over IP.
With X-Lite, try out some of the best and most popular software features of our fully-loaded Bria desktop client, including voice and video calls (standard definition only), messaging and presence. Whether you're having a simple voice conversation with a business associate, or an in-depth discussion with a colleague over video, you'll soon see why having a SIP softphone on your desktop or laptop is the ultimate communications experience for Windows PC or Mac.
In order to use X-Lite, you must have a SIP enabled IP PBX or access to an Internet Service Provider.
Support for X-Lite is offered on our support forums and our FAQ only. Direct email support is not available.
Features
X-Lite is designed for you to try out some of the feature‑rich capabilities available in our superior quality Bria softphone.
X-Lite Features
- Standard-definition voice and video calling
- Instant messaging and presence using SIP SIMPLE
- Open Standards and Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) based call signaling
- Comprehensive Contact list, including detailed calls lists and history
- Voicemail support
- Zero‑Touch Configuration of USB headset or other audio/video devices
X-Lite Benefits
- Stay in touch with colleagues worldwide using audio and video conferencing
- See when users are online and send Instant Messages if they are unable to take calls
- Manage contact information and sort contacts into groups for Work, Friends or Family
To use X‑Lite to make voice and video calls to a softphone, mobile or landline number, a VoIP (Voice over IP) service subscription with a local service provider or ISP is required.
Requirements
To use X‑Lite to make voice and video calls to a softphone, mobile or landline number, a VoIP (Voice over IP) service subscription with a local service provider or ISP is required.
Processor | Minimum: Pentium 4® 2.4 GHz or equivalent Optimal: Intel Core Duo or equivalent, Video Card with DirectX 9.0c support |
Memory | Minimum: 1 GB RAM Optimal: 2 GB RAM |
Hard Disk Space | 400 MB (Install/Upgrade, 200 MB operation) |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7; Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (Desktop mode); Mac OS X 10.9 or 10.10 (Yosemite) |
Connection | IP network connection (broadband, LAN, wireless); Constant Internet connection |
Sound Card | Full‑duplex, 16‑bit or use USB headset |
CounterPath has discontinued support for Windows XP in the latest release of X‑Lite. If you are using Windows XP with X‑Lite 4.5 or earlier, your client will continue to work, however you cannot upgrade to the latest version without updating your operating system.
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