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Sipnetic Softphone Guide: Setup & Configuration for Android

Complete guide to setting up Sipnetic on Android. Free softphone with push notifications, TLS encryption, and excellent battery life.

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Tutorial · · Updated · 10 min read

What is Sipnetic?

Sipnetic is a free SIP softphone for Android developed by the same team behind Overt (formerly Groundwire). It offers excellent push notification support, TLS/SRTP encryption, and reliable background operation.

Key Features

  • Free with no ads
  • Push notifications for incoming calls
  • TLS/SRTP encryption
  • Multiple SIP accounts
  • G.711, G.729, Opus codecs
  • Call recording
  • Contact integration
  • Low battery consumption

Download & Install

Download from Google Play

Free - Android 6.0+

Requirements: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher. Works on phones and tablets.

Configuring Sipnetic for IPComms

1

Open Sipnetic

Launch the app and tap Settings (gear icon) then SIP Accounts

2

Add New Account

Tap the + button to add a new SIP account

3

Enter IPComms Settings

FieldValue
Account NameIPComms
Username[your IPComms username]
Password[your IPComms password]
Domainsip.ipcomms.net
Display Name[your name]
4

Save and Connect

Tap Save. The account should show as registered (green status).

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$0.010 /min
Inbound
$0.009 /min
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$1.50 /mo
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Enable Push Notifications

Push notifications allow Sipnetic to receive incoming calls even when the app is closed, saving battery while staying reachable.

1

Go to Settings > SIP Accounts > [Your Account]

2

Scroll to Push Notifications and enable it

3

Allow all notification permissions when prompted

Codec Settings

Configure codecs for optimal call quality with IPComms.

PriorityCodecWhen to Use
1G.711 ulawWiFi - best quality
2OpusVariable network conditions
3G.729Cellular/low bandwidth

Battery Optimization

Prevent Android from killing Sipnetic in the background:

  • Go to Android Settings > Apps > Sipnetic > Battery
  • Select "Unrestricted" or "Don't optimize"
  • On Samsung: Disable "Put app to sleep"
  • On Xiaomi: Enable "Autostart" permission

Troubleshooting

Registration Failed

Check username/password. Ensure domain is sip.ipcomms.net. Try UDP instead of TLS.

No Audio / One-Way Audio

Enable STUN server: stun.ipcomms.net. Check microphone permissions.

Calls Don't Ring When App Closed

Enable push notifications. Disable battery optimization. Check notification permissions.

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