Does P/C Need to be on for Obi110 to operate (Make/Receive Calls)? I'm a Google Voice user, and feel it blows away both our former landline and current cellphone features.We use magic jack on occasion for the comfort of a traditional phone vs. a wireless headset which can pinch ears after a long call.What we'd like to know is if this product works like the Ooma in that after it's initialized, does the p/c need to be on in order to make a google-voice call, or can it work on its on independent of the p/c being on.Thanks for the help Does P/C Need to be on for Obi110 to operate (Make/Receive Calls)? I'm a Google Voice user, and feel it blows away both our former landline and current cellphone features.We use... » Read More Does P/C Need to be on for Obi110 to operate (Make/Receive Calls)? I'm a Google Voice user, and feel it blows away both our former landline and current cellphone features.We use magic jack on occasion for the comfort of a traditional phone vs. a wireless headset which can pinch ears after a long call.What we'd like to know is if this product works like the Ooma in that after it's initialized, does the p/c need to be on in order to make a google-voice call, or can it work on its on independent of the p/c being on.Thanks for the help « Show Less
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The OBi PHONE jack will power multiple phones. Depending on the types of phones used, the OBi can power from 5-10 phones. Additionally, it is being discussed more on the OBiTALK forum, that a user has observed the power consumption of an OBi device to be 1 Watt ($1.34/year to operate).
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I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone... » Read More I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone « Show Less
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Will the OBi work with existing alarm systems that use the phone line to call for help?
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If I hook a cable from the Obi jack, to the wall outlet; and disconnect my land line at the demarc; then will the Obi power the existing extension telephones in my house?
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From the Obihai web site:"The OBi100 & OBi110 are stand-alone, dedicated devices, built with a high-performance "system on a chip" platform to ensure high-quality voice conversations. Every OBi device has high availability and reliability. It is 'always-on' to make or receive a call. With an OBi device, a computer is not required and a computer does not need to be on to talk on the phone or use the OBi's powerful service bridging features."
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I believe I read somewhere that the Obi phone output jack was designed to have enough power to ring a traditional "bell ringing" phone so what you're suggesting sounds like it might work.
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A traditional phone CAN be used with this device. The phone you have will work fine.
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Here is a link to the instruction book: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-media-att.vtp-media.com%2Fecp%2Fdocuments%2Fproduct_Product%2F127%2FUserManual%2F5981%2Fcl82209_manual_USA_i6.pdf&ei=O7uGUv3dMqn92QX1zIGYCg&usg=AFQjCNEcwn65j-goSfSPCjrkcN01D_8B7A&sig2=qcHDr0rIxkPOiG4boXchEQ&bvm=bv.56643336,d.b2I It opens as a .pdf. On pg. 20 (.pdf pg. 25), there are instructions for silencing the ringer when a call is coming in. It only stops the ringer on the handset you are holding for that one incoming call, but does not disconnect the call. It keeps ringing on the other handsets and the larger base. The next call that comes in after that will still ring on that handset. The larger telephone base also rings whether there is a phone on it or not. The smaller bases do not ring. The phone handsets all ring, and I see no way to turn of the ringer permanently - only for that one call coming in. The base ringer can be louder, softer, or silenced altogether (pg. 40 instructions, pg 45 of the .pdf). I think being able to silence the handsets would be nice, especially if you want to keep the phone in the room but don't want it to ring. If, for example, you want to sleep in a bedroom and there is a small base in that room, you can keep the small base, but you would have to put the actual phone in a place in the house where the ringer would not awaken you. I hope this helps.
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I am using mine with my Ooma. All features seem to work fine. With only one line plugged in, the phone Line 2 light blinks constantly. To eliminate, I plugged both lines into the Ooma with a splitter. This solution did not confuse the phone software - all calls come in on Line 1. The Ooma does not need two lines to work its call-waiting feature, as the calls are held in the Ooma base. The call-waiting works as intended - a beep is heard when the second call comes in.
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Hope this help. I bought a magic jack at Amazon everything was well until I try to register, the one they send was already registered I return it back to Amazon. Then I went to Best Buy and buy another I registered it and use my phone number that I have for years. At today I don't have any problem, so I recommend for the person who want to save money. I use for local call NY. you can buy or add additional for international calls.
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The magicJack is a passive unit. It does not "talk" or use minutes when it's not being used. When it is used, it will be like any other addition to your system and will use the minutes when you talk on the magicJack phone just as a regular phone with a phone provider. Then it will stay passive until either you use it or someone give you a call. I hope I satisfied your question. I enjoy magicJack every day.
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This is a SIP Phone. I use it on a PBX. Go to this link for your answer. http://www.disruptivetelephony.com/2011/03/google-voice-now-offers-sip-addresses-for-calling-directly-over-ip.html
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We have a dedicated outlet for the headset base; it is not 'piggy-backed' off a land line phone. I have an echo for less than 5 seconds on occasion but not on every call. Make sure you 'hang up' your landline phone; that it is not in use while using your headset. I hope this helps.
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GV is still working with Obi as of this date. I do not know if/when it will stop functioning or if Goggle is just not going to support this technology further. As also stated, if you purchase a new Obi, they are also offering specials for VOIP service carriers or you can choose any of the many services.
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If you select another unit and call it, it becomes voice-activated so that the callee can answer from across the room. This mes and the system reverts to the default (not voice activated) in a minute or so.
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This headset is used in place of your phone handset. When you unplug the handset and plug in the headset when you answer a call you can lift the handset out of the cradle and then to hang up just put the handset back down. It takes a bit of getting used to but that is how it works. It's old style. But the set is very clear and comfortable. If you are using this headset then you have an older phone so you don't get any of the bells and whistles like a touch disconnect.
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Hi. The response you received is technically correct -- if you're looking to 'jack-in' to the phone for a cordless solution, this phone doesn't have that capability. However... when I purchased this phone in 2012, it was part of a solution I investigated along with the Plantronics CS520 Binaural Wireless Headset System that uses an RJ9 cable interposed from the handset to the cordless transceiver that enables me to use my headset wirelessly. It has worked flawlessly for 3 years now. Good luck on finding your solution.
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Sorry for the delay in responding as we were on vacation and just returned today.The hand sets do have a headset plug on the side and a speaker phone mode. I cannot find a headset plug for the larger base (with the digital answering system), but the smaller individual units (as pictured) do have the headset plug. As information, I do like this system. One of the reasons I ordered it is because of the Silent mode. If you do not want to hear the phone ring, you can push the silent mode button and the answering machine will still answer the call - but none of the units nor the base will ring. Sorry for the delay in responding as we were on vacation and just returned today.The hand sets do have a headset plug on the side and a speaker phone mode. I cannot find a headset plug for the larger base (with the digital answering system), but the smaller individual units (as pictured) do have the headset plug. As information, I do like this system. One of the reasons I ordered it is because of the Silent mode. If you do not want to hear the phone ring, you can push the silent mode button and the answering machine will still answer the call - but none of the units nor the base will... » Read More Sorry for the delay in responding as we were on vacation and just returned today.The hand sets do have a headset plug on the side and a speaker phone mode. I cannot find a headset plug for the larger base (with the digital answering system), but the smaller individual units (as pictured) do have the headset plug. As information, I do like this system. One of the reasons I ordered it is because of the Silent mode. If you do not want to hear the phone ring, you can push the silent mode button and the answering machine will still answer the call - but none of the units nor the base will ring. « Show Less
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i am new to voip. i am shopping and considering vonage. do i need any specific technical knowledge or know how to use these phones--out of the box--with vonage?vonage sells the same item for $100. more. please be gentle as i am new to this world.in the recent past, i was very happy using vonage personal box oversees. the bos always acted like it was in the usa. their customer support was great and did not push their own sales of equipment. i am now talking to vonage commission salesmen who are trying to earn a commission and sell me the same model number for $100 more than amazon charges. i am new to voip. i am shopping and considering vonage. do i need any specific technical knowledge or know how to use these phones--out of the box--with vonage?vonage sells the same item for $100. more. please be gentle as i am new to this world.in the recent past, i was very happy using vonage personal box oversees. the bos always acted like it was in the usa. their customer support was great and did not push their own sales of equipment. i am now talking to vonage commission salesmen who are trying to earn a commission and sell me the same model number for $100 more than... » Read More i am new to voip. i am shopping and considering vonage. do i need any specific technical knowledge or know how to use these phones--out of the box--with vonage?vonage sells the same item for $100. more. please be gentle as i am new to this world.in the recent past, i was very happy using vonage personal box oversees. the bos always acted like it was in the usa. their customer support was great and did not push their own sales of equipment. i am now talking to vonage commission salesmen who are trying to earn a commission and sell me the same model number for $100 more than amazon charges. « Show Less
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I cannot answer this question. I have never had an incoming call while using the headpiece.
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A. Vargas- yeah, when I use the "soft" off and turn it back on, it reconnects with my chocolate phone and allows calls to be made through the Mio. Weird. Problem solved, albeit through some bug. Hopefully, it will be addressed in firmware updates. I agree you on the 2.5mm jack- why in the world did they choose 2.5 instead of 3.5? And yes, the volume is a little too low for my taste. I added an aux-in to my factory headunit, and whenever I switch from the GPS to my regular stereo, the volume difference always bugs me. Otherwise, a good and useful toy. If you want to charge the Mio through the mount, you can purchase the optional power cradle. A. Vargas- yeah, when I use the "soft" off and turn it back on, it reconnects with my chocolate phone and allows calls to be made through the Mio. Weird. Problem solved, albeit through some bug. Hopefully, it will be addressed in firmware updates. I agree you on the 2.5mm jack- why in the world did they choose 2.5 instead of 3.5? And yes, the volume is a little too low for my taste. I added an aux-in to my factory headunit, and whenever I switch from the GPS to my regular stereo, the volume difference always bugs me. Otherwise, a good and useful toy. If you want to charge the Mio... » Read More A. Vargas- yeah, when I use the "soft" off and turn it back on, it reconnects with my chocolate phone and allows calls to be made through the Mio. Weird. Problem solved, albeit through some bug. Hopefully, it will be addressed in firmware updates. I agree you on the 2.5mm jack- why in the world did they choose 2.5 instead of 3.5? And yes, the volume is a little too low for my taste. I added an aux-in to my factory headunit, and whenever I switch from the GPS to my regular stereo, the volume difference always bugs me. Otherwise, a good and useful toy. If you want to charge the Mio through the mount, you can purchase the optional power cradle. « Show Less
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Hi. My wife and I use these with our iPhones. Both she and I can listen to our own music or one person can share their music across both headsets. When the intercom button is pressed, the music will pause until you end the conversation and then it will resume from the pause point. If music is playing and the phone rings, you can choose to answer the call and the music will pause until the phone call is ended and then the music will resume. We have also been able to use the units to share a phone call. (Three wall calling). Hope this helps..... On a side note, we have found the range to be just a bit less than a mile. The one time we did get separated in heavy traffic, I just used the phone feature and called her phone and we talked on the phone until we were able to see one another again.
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This has nothing to do with the headset. It is a phone feature. If the phone can, than the headset can. We just implemented a call center last week and they are switching line easily.