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Why Doesn’t the Keypad Work During a Call? (IVR / DTMF Troubleshooting)

This article helps you fix keypad (DTMF) issues when calling automated phone menus.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Start Here (Quick Check)

✔ Is the call connected?
✔ Can you hear the menu?
✔ Does pressing numbers do nothing?

If yes → follow the steps below.

What You Can Try (In Order)

1️⃣ Restart the Call

End the call and try again.

Temporary audio routing issues can interrupt keypad tones.

2️⃣ Disconnect Bluetooth or Headsets (Advanced Test)

In rare cases, audio routing through Bluetooth or wired headsets can interfere with keypad tones.

Try:

  • Turning off Bluetooth

  • Removing wired headsets

  • Using your phone speaker directly

This step once helped identify a routing issue that was initially thought to be an IVR problem, so it can be useful for diagnosis.

3️⃣ Switch Networks

DTMF signals travel through audio.

Switch:

  • Wi-Fi → mobile data
    or

  • Mobile data → Wi-Fi

Retry the call.

4️⃣ Restart the App and Your Phone

Close Talk360 completely.
Restart your device.
Try again.

5️⃣ Call a Different Company With a Phone Menu

If the keypad works there → the first company’s system is likely misconfigured.
If it fails everywhere → the issue may be network-related.

📌 Important to Know

  • Talk360 supports keypad tones (DTMF)

  • Most keypad issues are caused by:

    • Company IVR configuration

    • Temporary network conditions

    • Audio routing on the device

Talk360 cannot modify or fix a company’s phone menu.

Key Takeaway

If the keypad does not respond:

Start with device and network checks.
If it works with other companies, the issue is not caused by Talk360.

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