Cisco Headset 561 Wireless Single with Multibase Station — DECT headset for Cisco IP phones and PCs
DECT · AES-128USB + Bluetooth + RJ9Up to 10 h talk timeSingle · one ear cup
The Cisco Headset 561 Wireless Single with Multibase Station is a one-ear DECT wireless headset from Cisco, built for people who live on Cisco IP desk phones and soft clients such as Webex App and Jabber. One ear stays free, so you can hear colleagues and the room while you talk — a good fit for reception, retail and supervisors.
The Multibase Station is the version to choose if you juggle sources: it connects to a Cisco desk phone, a laptop and a mobile phone at the same time (USB, micro-USB and Bluetooth 4.2), and you move the headset between them from the base.
Before you order: On Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series phones powered by PoE, the Multibase must run from its own mains adapter — Cisco lists the Multibase as incompatible with 7800 phones using PoE only. The 7811 and 7832 are not supported at all.
What's in the Box
- Cisco Headset 561 Wireless Single headset
- Cisco Multibase Station
- Two USB-A cables (desk phone and laptop) and the RJ9/RJ11 Y-cable
- Base power adapter, EU version (the base always needs mains power — the headset cannot work without it)
- USB-C cables are not included; Cisco sells them separately
What It Means in Practice
- Walk away from the desk while on a call: Cisco quotes up to 100 m range (about 45 m by default; the administrator can raise it).
- A full day on one charge for most users — up to 10 hours of active use and up to 60 hours standby; a full charge takes about 3 hours on the base.
- Take a mobile call over Bluetooth and a Webex meeting on the laptop without swapping headsets — the base remembers up to 4 Bluetooth devices.
- Up to 3 guest headsets can join a call on the same base (firmware 2.1(1) or later) — handy for training and supervision.
What Will Not Work
- Cisco IP Phone 7811 and 7832 — not supported.
- Cisco 6800 Series other than the 6871 (for example 6821, 6841, 6851, 6861) — not supported with the wireless 560 headsets.
- Bluetooth on 8851NR and 8865NR phones — those models have no Bluetooth radio; use USB or the Y-cable.
- Ear pads from the Cisco 520/530 wired series — they do not fit; the 560 series uses its own spare pads (CP-HS-WL-5EC8=).
Key Features
Cisco-native call control
Answer, end, reject, hold and mute from the headset; the phone and Webex/Jabber recognise the headset, and administrators can manage firmware and settings centrally.
Clear voice in noisy rooms
Unidirectional electret microphone with noise isolation and narrowband, wideband and full-band (48 kHz) audio support.
Hearing protection
Acoustic spike protection limits sound above 118 dB SPL(A) — relevant for full-day call work.
Secure DECT link
DECT radio with AES-128 encryption between headset and base, so conversations stay off nearby radios.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
CP-HS-WL-561-M-EU= |
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Model |
Cisco Headset 561 Wireless Single with Multibase Station |
| Region |
EU version (European DECT band and power adapter) |
| Wireless |
| Technology |
DECT, region-specific band |
| Encryption |
AES-128 |
| Range |
Up to 100 m (approx. 45 m default) |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.2 (HFP, A2DP) on the base, up to 4 paired devices |
| Connectivity |
| Base connections |
USB (desk phone), micro-USB (laptop), Bluetooth, RJ9/RJ11 Y-cable |
| Simultaneous sources |
Up to 3 (USB + USB, or RJ9/RJ11 + Bluetooth) |
| Audio |
| Audio bandwidth |
Narrowband (8 kHz), wideband (16 kHz), full band (48 kHz) |
| Microphone |
Electret condenser, unidirectional, 150 Hz–6.8 kHz |
| Speakers |
Approx. 90 Ω, 50 Hz–18 kHz |
| Acoustic protection |
Above 118 dB SPL(A) |
| Battery |
| Talk time |
Up to 10 hours |
| Standby |
Up to 60 hours |
| Charging time |
Approx. 3 hours |
| Physical |
| Wearing style |
Single (one ear cup), on-ear |
| Headset weight |
74.5 g |
| Controls |
Call/power button, mute, volume up/down, status LED |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Cisco two-year limited hardware warranty for Cisco Headset models — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with Microsoft Teams or Zoom on a PC?
It connects to a PC or Mac as a standard USB audio device, so calls work in any softphone; Cisco lists Webex App and Jabber for full call-control integration.
Can I connect it to a USB-C laptop?
Yes, with a USB-C cable that Cisco sells separately (micro-USB to USB-C, CP-HS-WL-MUSB-C).
Single or dual — which should I choose?
Dual (562) blocks more background noise; Single (561) leaves one ear open to the room. Electronics, range and battery are the same.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The 560 series makes most sense in offices already standardised on Cisco 8800 phones and Webex: the phone recognises the headset and IT can manage it centrally. Pick the Multibase if anyone needs mobile or laptop calls on the same headset; it is also the version that copes with three sources at once. Desk phones are usually powered from
PoE switches — on 7800 phones keep the base on its own adapter.
✓ Buy it if you use Cisco 8800, 7821/7841/7861 or 6871 phones and want a cordless headset that integrates with them.
✕ Skip it if your phones are Cisco 7811/7832 or 6821–6861, or you need a non-Cisco DECT system.
→ Also consider the Standard Base version (CP-HS-WL-561-S-EU=) if you only need one source; the wired Cisco 531/532 for lowest cost.
Tell us the model of your Cisco phone or PC setup and we will confirm the right headset and base before you order.