Poly Rove 40 — a rugged DECT handset for staff on the move. A 2.4 inch colour display, IP65 rating, drop protection from two metres and a battery good for 18 hours of talk time. Against the Rove 30 it adds Bluetooth 4.2.

2.4 inch colour display, 240 × 320

IP65 rating, two metre drop

Battery up to 18 h talk, 300 h standby

Bluetooth 4.2

3.5 mm headset jack

One-year manufacturer warranty

Poly Rove handset ordering variants in our offering
Order code	Model	Bluetooth	Display	Battery	Weight
84H76AA#ABB	Rove 30	—	2.4", 240 × 320	18 h talk	168 g
84H77AA#ABB	Rove 40 (this product)	4.2	2.4", 240 × 320	18 h talk	171 g

The handset does not work on its own. A Poly Rove system consists of a handset and a base station, in our offering the Rove B2 (8J8W3AA#ABB) or the Rove B4 (8J8W4AA#ABB). Neither the base station nor a repeater is in the handset box, both are ordered separately.

Key features

Colour TFT LCD display, 2.4 inch diagonal, 240 × 320 resolution
IP65 rating, dust-tight and water resistant
Drop proof from up to two metres
Rechargeable Li-ion battery, up to 18 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby
Bluetooth 4.2 for a wireless headset
3.5 mm jack for a corded headset
DECT encryption and DECT security certification
Range of up to 50 metres indoors from a base station or repeater

Description

A phone for movement, not for a desk

The Rove 40 is meant for sites where the employee does not stay at a desk. The IP65 rating means resistance to dust and splashing water, and HP adds drop protection from up to two metres. The handset comes with a belt clip in the box and weighs 171 grams. The battery lasts up to 18 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby, so a full shift with room to spare.

The handset is not the whole system

Rove is a DECT system and the handset registers to a base station. We offer two, the Rove B2 for single or dual cell and the Rove B4 for multicell deployments of up to 254 base stations. Coverage is extended by the Rove R8 repeater. None of that is in the handset box. When quoting, always handle the handset and the infrastructure together, otherwise the customer receives a device with nothing to register to.

Bluetooth is the difference against the Rove 30

The Rove 40 has Bluetooth 4.2, while the Rove 30 does not list it in its spec sheet. Both have the 3.5 mm jack for a corded headset. The display, battery, IP65 rating and drop protection are identical on both models and the weight difference is three grams. If the customer does not need a wireless headset, the Rove 30 is a full alternative.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

IP65 rating and two metre drop protection, suitable for a warehouse or production floor
Battery good for up to 18 hours of talk time, it lasts a shift without recharging
A headset either corded via the 3.5 mm jack or wireless over Bluetooth 4.2
DECT encryption and DECT security certification
The box includes the adapter, charging cradle, battery and belt clip

Limits and what to tell the customer

The base station is not in the box. Without a Rove B2 or B4 the handset has nowhere to register.
It is a pure DECT device. It is the base station that connects to the network, not the handset.
Antimicrobial protection is available for Rove 40 models, not as a property of every order code. Verify with us before promising it to a customer.
The warranty is one year, not two as on part of the Poly range.

⚑ atlantis note

Quote the handset and the base station as one item

The most common mistake with the Rove range is ordering handsets alone. The system starts with the base station, which determines how many handsets register and how many calls run at once. Ask first about the number of users and the area to cover, only then about the handset model. One building or floor usually calls for the B2, a campus or several buildings for the B4 in multicell mode.

Verify the antimicrobial finish on the specific code

The Rove range offers antimicrobial protection as available on both the Rove 30 and the Rove 40, while our price list mentions it on the Rove 40. It is not guaranteed on every order code. Verify it with us before promising it, particularly in healthcare or food industry deployments where it tends to be part of the specification.

The base station, not the handset, sets the DECT band

The handset auto configures to the frequency of the base station. HP's US spec sheet quotes 1920 to 1930 MHz for the handset, while the European B2 and B4 base stations work in the 1880 to 1900 MHz band. Order the European codes with the #ABB suffix and do not mix them with goods from other regions.

Who it suits

Recommended deployment
Recommended use	a rugged DECT phone for workers on the move, with an IP65 rating and drop protection
Position in the portfolio	wireless DECT phones, the Poly Rove system, handset part
How it differs from the other model in the range	against the Rove 30 it adds Bluetooth 4.2 and is three grams heavier, the other specifications are identical

Suitable

A warehouse, production floor, logistics, a hotel, a healthcare facility and anywhere the employee moves around the building and needs a rugged phone with long endurance and a wireless headset.

Verify

Which base station will be deployed, B2 or B4. How many users and how many simultaneous calls. What area needs covering and whether R8 repeaters will be required. Whether an antimicrobial finish is part of the specification.

Consider another model

The Rove 30 if the customer does not need a wireless headset. A Poly Edge E or CCX for a fixed desk position. A Poly Savi wireless headset if the movement is only within the office.

The "Verify" and "Consider another model" cards come from the experience of the atlantis team.

What the handset connects to

Base station

DECT, Rove B2 or B4

The handset registers to a base station and auto configures to its frequency. It does not work without one, and it is the base station that connects to the network, not the handset.

Rove B2

Rove B4

R8 repeater

Corded headset

3.5 mm jack

A standard 3.5 mm jack for a corded headset. It is intended for Poly corded headsets.

3.5 mm jack

Wireless headset

Bluetooth 4.2

The Rove 40 has Bluetooth 4.2 for a wireless headset.

Bluetooth 4.2

Platform for this order code: DECT, a handset of the Poly Rove system. The handset does not register directly to a PBX, SIP registration is handled by the base station.

Connectivity, network and security

Connectivity and security of the Poly Rove 40
Wireless technology	DECT, the handset auto configures to the frequency of the base station
DECT band	HP's US spec sheet quotes 1920 to 1930 MHz; the European Rove B2 and B4 base stations work in the 1880 to 1900 MHz band
Range	up to 50 m indoors from a base station or repeater
Bluetooth	version 4.2
Headset connector	3.5 mm jack for a corded headset
Security	DECT encryption, DECT security certified
Base station	required, a Poly Rove B2 or B4, not in the box
Network ports	the handset has none, it is the base station that connects to the network
Operating temperature	−10 to 55 °C

Display, battery and durability

Display, battery and durability of the Poly Rove 40
Display	colour TFT LCD, 2.4 inch diagonal (6.1 cm), 240 × 320 resolution
Battery	rechargeable Li-ion, the spare battery is code 85W99AA
Endurance	up to 18 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours of standby
Ingress protection	IP65, dust-tight and water resistant
Drop protection	up to two metres
Dimensions	56.9 × 146.3 × 36.8 mm
Weight	171 g
Antimicrobial protection	available for Rove 40 models
Operating temperature	−10 to 55 °C

In the box

Handset
Li-ion battery
Charging cradle
AC power adapter
Belt clip
Quick start guide and safety information sheet

Not included

Base station, Rove B2 code 8J8W3AA#ABB or Rove B4 code 8J8W4AA#ABB
Repeater Rove R8, code 84H79AA#ABB
Spare battery, code 85W99AA
Headset
Poly+ Partner service programme

Order with it

Poly Rove B2 base station8J8W3AA#ABB

Single or dual cell operation, up to 10 simultaneous calls in single cell mode. The power adapter is in the box.

Poly Rove B4 base station8J8W4AA#ABB

Multicell operation up to 254 base stations and 1000 handsets. It is PoE powered and the adapter is not in the box.

Poly Rove R8 repeater84H79AA#ABB

Extends coverage without another data socket. Up to six repeaters per B2 base station and up to three per B4.

Li-ion battery for Rove 30 and 4085W99AA

A second battery to swap in multishift operation, or a replacement once the original wears out.

Poly Rove power adapter85W97AA#ABB

A universal adapter for the Rove 30, 40, B2, B4 and R8. A spare for the handset, and required for the B4 base station where there is no PoE.

Poly+ Partnerby model and term

Extended support with expedited replacement, ordered together with the device.

Variants and products in the range

Poly desk and wireless phones in our offering
Range	Type	What characterises it	Intended for
Poly Rove ◂ this product	DECT phone	a portable handset with a base station, IP65 rating, two metre drop	moving around a building, warehouse, production
Poly Edge E	IP desk phone	eight models from 2 to 14 keys, classic key based operation	ordinary and demanding office positions
Poly CCX	IP desk phone with touch	Android 12, touch display, Open SIP and Microsoft Teams versions	positions with touch operation
Poly Trio 8300	conference phone	SIP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.7 m pickup	medium meeting room
Poly Trio C60	conference phone	SIP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DECT, Teams version	larger meeting room

What to verify before ordering and deploying

Base station: the B2 for single or dual cell, the B4 for multicell, without one the handset does not work
Number of users and simultaneous calls: up to 10 simultaneous calls on the B2 in single cell mode, on the B4 up to 8 per base station and 2000 across the system
Coverage: range of up to 50 m indoors, for a larger area count on R8 repeaters
DECT band: order the European codes with the #ABB suffix, the handset configures itself from the base station
Antimicrobial finish: if it is in the specification, verify it on the specific order code in advance
Battery and charging: in multishift operation order a second battery, code 85W99AA

The atlantis team helps with every point. From the coverage design and the choice of base station through connecting to the PBX to training the users.

Management and services

System management: configuration and handset registration are done on the base station, not on the handset; the handset joins the system once it has been registered
Poly+ Partner: local support from an experienced certified team in Czech, by phone, chat, web and video call, priority device replacement where the manufacturer ships the replacement the next business day and covers the shipping, all under the terms of the programme and for its entire validity, so the care can continue after the warranty ends
atlantis deployment: coverage design, the choice of base station and the number of repeaters, connection to a PBX or cloud service, handset registration and user training

Warranty

Standard one-year HP Poly limited warranty. Extended support with expedited replacement is provided by the Poly+ Partner programme.

FAQ

Does the handset work on its own, without a base station?

No. Poly Rove is a DECT system and the handset has to register to a base station. We offer two, the Rove B2 under code 8J8W3AA#ABB and the Rove B4 under code 8J8W4AA#ABB. Neither is in the handset box.

How does the Rove 40 differ from the Rove 30?

The Rove 40 has Bluetooth 4.2. The Rove 40 is three grams heavier, 171 against 168 grams. The display, battery, IP65 rating and drop protection are identical.

What is in the handset box?

The handset, a Li-ion battery, a charging cradle, an AC power adapter, a belt clip, a quick start guide and a safety information sheet. The base station, a repeater and a headset are not in the box.

Can I connect a headset to the handset?

Yes, in two ways. A corded headset via the 3.5 mm jack, and on the Rove 40 also a wireless headset over Bluetooth 4.2.

What is the range?

Up to 50 metres indoors from the base station. Coverage is extended by the Rove R8 repeater, which reaches up to 300 metres outdoors. Up to six repeaters can be attached to a B2 base station and up to three to a B4.

Does the handset have an antimicrobial finish?

Antimicrobial protection is available for both the Rove 30 and the Rove 40, and our price list mentions it on the Rove 40. It is not guaranteed for every order code, so verify it with us before promising it to a customer.

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