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title: "Apps & remote working"
description: "Take your office number anywhere with Linkus apps for mobile, desktop and browser. Presence, team chat and call switching built in."
url: "https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice/features/apps-and-remote-working"
canonical: "https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice/features/apps-and-remote-working"
updated: "2026-10-03"
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# Apps & remote working

Take your office number anywhere with Linkus apps for mobile, desktop and browser. Presence, team chat and call switching built in.

## Your office number, anywhere

Linkus apps put your business phone on your mobile, laptop and browser, so your team can make and take calls from the office, home or on the road.

- iOS, Android, Windows and Mac
- Switch devices mid-call
- No extra app fees

- [Talk to us](https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/contact)
- [Compare phone systems](https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice)

## One app for calls and teamwork

- **Linkus mobile and desktop apps** — Your extension on your phone and computer, with the same number and features as your desk phone.
- **Switch devices mid-call** — Start a call at your desk and move it to your mobile as you head out, without hanging up.
- **Presence** — See who's available, busy or away before you call or transfer.
- **Team chat** — Message colleagues one-to-one or in groups, and share files and images.

## Your business phone on every device

- **Mobile app (iOS and Android)** — Make and receive calls on your business number from your mobile, with push notifications so you never miss a call.
- **Desktop app (Windows and macOS)** — A full softphone on your computer, with contacts, call history, chat and voicemail in one place.
- **Web client** — Use your extension from a web browser, with nothing to install.
- **Chrome extension** — Click any phone number on a web page to call it from your business line.
- **Synced across devices** — Call history, contacts and settings stay in sync across your apps and desk phone.

## Stay connected with your team

- **Presence and custom status** — Show whether you're available, in a meeting or out of the office, with your own status message.
- **Company and personal contacts** — One shared company directory plus your own contacts, available on every device.
- **Team chat and file sharing** — Chat with colleagues one-to-one or in groups, and share files and images without leaving the app.
- **Audio conferencing** — Bring colleagues and outside callers into the same call from the app. Video calls and meetings are built in too.

## Secure remote access, without the networking headaches

- **Remote access without port forwarding** — Apps and remote phones connect securely to your system without firewall changes. This matters most for On-Site Voice, where the phone system sits in your building.
- **Secure remote phone registration** — Desk phones at home or a second site register to your system over an encrypted connection.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do the Linkus apps cost extra?

No. The apps are part of your phone system, and each user's app uses their existing extension.

### Will my mobile number show when I call from the app?

No. Calls from the app show your business number, so customers always see the office.

### Do I still need a desk phone?

Not necessarily. Many staff use the mobile or desktop app instead. You can mix desk phones and apps on the same extension.

## Find the right phone system for your business

Every feature runs on the same platform. Choose how you'd like it delivered, or talk to our local team and we'll help you decide.

- [Hosted Voice](https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice/hosted-voice)
- [Enterprise Voice](https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice/enterprise-voice)
- [On-Site Voice](https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/services/voice/on-site-voice)