Is the Speaker function fairly loud? I am purchasing for an elderly parent who is very hard of hearing who uses that feature for the best interaction
184865
I am not sure it would be loud enough for folks with hearing issues, but it is as loud as my older system, if that helps.
184866
No, the speaker function is by far the weakest feature on this product. My hearing is not bad and sometimes I really have to listen to get the message. Otherwise this is a great phone.
184867
I would be wary. This is not designed for the hard of hearing. My best advice to you, is to purchase a phone that is designed for the hard of hearing. A phone that is designed for the hard of hearing is medical device. This phone is not a medical device!
184868
I bought this for my 83year old mother and we think the speaker works well. She lives next door and we could hear each other very clearly.
184869
The speaker function is normal sound (not fairly loud) on the corded phone and the speaker is fairly low on the handset. I would not recommend for the hard of hearing. Hope this answers your question.
184870
The speaker function isn't too bad, but I don't know if it would be loud enough for someone that's very hard of hearing. You might look into buying a separate speaker that hooks up to the phone, it might have a better volume control.
184871
I find the Speaker Phone to be quite adequate; sufficiently loud enough for those with hearing difficulties. The playback on the voice messaging system is not quite as loud, but I believe still adequate.
1208461
I don't know but for the price point I doubt it. I've provided several of my elderly Aunts and Uncles with the device with the feedback from them indicating it to be more of an "amplifier" with very little discrimination of background noises. I'm happy with it because they can hear my conversations without having to raise my voice. That's in and of itself is a measure of success!
1466589
Yes and yes. Quite loud, particularly if the initial recorded alarm is recorded'loudly'. I have high frequency hearing loss so I (male) make the recording(s)so everyone can hear them, even me, no problem.
356853
It is not real loud. I can adjust the volume, treble and bass to the max and I can watch video comfortably off my computer in a small living room. You will not get complaints from the neighbors becasue of loud music.
450403
The speaker is definitely louder than a typical speaker setup on a laptop or tablet, but there is no volume control on it. That being said, the sound is very clear. Depending on how loud everything else may be, this might do the trick. I use mine with my tablet (iPad) in my backyard near the air conditioner, and I have no problems hearing everything.
1558311
Yes the volume is great. My dad is 86 and he has no problems with it at all. The numbers are easy to read and the sound quality is great
1995572
I'm not sure, we bought this as a gift for my mother in law. She did say it is not loud though.sorry I couldn't be more help.
744647
I am 70 and hear ok with this. However, if Granny has a hearing aid or other hearing issues you may wish to invest in a more expensive set where volume can be turned up.
402382
Not loud that loud. I can watch tv and walk on the fast pace up to 3 mph without turning up the volume. For me this has been the best one we have owned.
1427400
It sounds clear and the volume is average at best. If you are hearing impaired, you should look elsewhere. Hope that helps.
45557
Expected sound to be mediocre, but it was fine. My elderly parents have no trouble hearing dialogue.
2545
I would think if you are actually hard of hearing it is probably not loud enough for you. I only have this one so I can't recommend something else.
1963032
The speakers are loud. I never turned the volume all the way up because that would be way too loud. Love this product!
376329
Charles, it's plenty loud enough for us. You can control the volume from your bluetooth device and from the speaker itself. We've had to turn it down, we can hear it throughout our fairly large house. Having said that, if you're trying to fill a large hall or something then it mightn't suit your needs. We're very happy with this purchase, it's been an absolute winner!
1016798
Answering on behalf of my grandmother: the voice is seemingly loud in a quiet room, but it needs to be held up closer to her ear in a crowded room/restaurant, etc.
1079710
We purchased it for my mother. She loves it. Does not complain about noise but to be honest she is kind of hard of hearing! However, when I have been over & it has been on, it does not seem too noisy.
1894174
I think the volume is loud. I usually turn the volume down because it's so loud. I use the speaker all the time and have no problems hearing.