Not clear from Q&amp;A: if we install on base unit of wireless phones, all of them will ring after caller presses a number? Will our 1 wall phone ring?
1516665
If it is wired to the wall (straight to Ma Bell's lines) it will ring irrespective of what the Telebouncer does. If it is after the Telebouncer it will only ring after the number is pressed. The Telebouncer needs to be between Ma Bell's lines and your phone(s) for it to block calls. It also will NOT block a 2nd line if you have one. My 2nd line is for FAXes and is NOT blocked.
239176
You can install in next to any one of the phones. The limitation is that if you want the device to keep even the first ring from reaching the phone, then the phone must be plugged into the call blocker. Phones which are not plugged directly into the call blocker will ring until the call blocker picks up (if it is a blocked number). The call blocker will then hang up on the blocked caller. If you wanted to stop all phones from ringing the first ring, you would have to have all the phones connected to the call blocker. This could be done, but would require modifying the normal telephone wiring installation. You can install in next to any one of the phones. The limitation is that if you want the device to keep even the first ring from reaching the phone, then the phone must be plugged into the call blocker. Phones which are not plugged directly into the call blocker will ring until the call blocker picks up (if it is a blocked number). The call blocker will then hang up on the blocked caller. If you wanted to stop all phones from ringing the first ring, you would have to have all the phones connected to the call blocker. This could be done, but would require modifying the normal telephone... » Read More You can install in next to any one of the phones. The limitation is that if you want the device to keep even the first ring from reaching the phone, then the phone must be plugged into the call blocker. Phones which are not plugged directly into the call blocker will ring until the call blocker picks up (if it is a blocked number). The call blocker will then hang up on the blocked caller. If you wanted to stop all phones from ringing the first ring, you would have to have all the phones connected to the call blocker. This could be done, but would require modifying the normal telephone wiring installation. « Show Less
198566
As I have just finished talking with technical support on 10-23-2015 please be aware that these range extenders do count as handset. Therefore if you already registered 6 handsets with your base unit, this unit will not register with your base unit. You can have a maximum combination of 6 units (including range extenders and handsets) registered at any one time to your base unit. Prior information in this thread is inaccurate or out of date.
1806165
Yes they will assign a new number and they ask you what area code you will most be using the phone in. I've even changed my number, using an area code way off where I'm actually located just to mess with friend. Hope this helps. Happy Hollidays!!!!
1748100
The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other multi-unit telephones and this one is the best. The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other... » Read More The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other multi-unit telephones and this one is the best. « Show Less
847637
all I could ever find was for six. Also, it seems that the specs on the handsets are continually being updated and changed. It was hard to find matching handsets. Therefore, I just bout two bases each with six handsets. I plug in both bases and connect both to the single phone line. On one, I turn off the answer feature. All of the handsets work.
578771
only if you were to both have separate phone numbers and separate base units with each listed as each others 1st call but you would not be able to talk for long as pressing 5 stops the rotation and neither would have a hand set to do this. The simple answer is no.
960640
If the caller presses the code, the Telebouncer disappears and you have a normal phone system. Be sure and tell everyone you WANT to hear from to type in the code. Many folks are initially put off by this if they are not expecting it. After they see how it works, most want one too. :)
2092203
Make sure you turn off the talking option on every phone that is with the unit. I have the phone with the base and 4 additional hand units. I turned off the hand units but forgot to turn off the one connected to the base. It was very frustrating !!! So make sure ALL hand units are turned off.
509145
That seems odd, that one handset could differentiate incoming calls as mobile or land line. The base station has a call-block feature that allows you to store up to 30 phone numbers to be blocked - which would also block those same numbers to each handset. I use this feature to filter spammers like, "Hello, this is Rachael, this your last chance to receive lower interest rates on your Credit card, etc. " and to filter political calls that relentlessly seek donations. You might go into the Call Block option and make sure phone numbers are not blocked that you did not intend to block. The feature can be accessed from any handset under Initial Settings/Call Block. If your batteries are more than a couple of years old, I'd replace them with new AAA NI-MH that can be purchased anywhere - and you will probably find batteries now have higher amp/hour capacity than your original batteries. If that does not fix the problem, you can use the new batteries in any handset that gets weak quickly during longer phone calls. Have you checked to be sure the handset is not set to "sleep" or not ring during certain hours? I use this often on the handset near my bed. Calls will come in but ring only at the base station and other handsets. It's called Silent Mode in the menu under Initial Settings. Another option would be to call Panasonic and ask if the handsets have some sort of reset procedure, but I doubt that they have a reset. Sorry I don't have any definitive answer. I have six handsets and they have been 100% reliable. However, I replaced some of the older batteries when the handset acted weird or faded during longer conversations.
1567581
did you ever home the handset with the base station? This issue has nothing to do with what's in the wall. The handset and base aren't talking over the wireless. (check the instructions -- you have to push a button on the base station and then put the handset in the seat.)
365374
No, just one. We hooked it up by the base unit (have all the same type of phones, Vtech), and it will block calls you designate, since the call comes in to your phone number, not each individual phone. If you have more than one phone number at home, you'd probably need a blocker for each number. It works great for us!
577724
It works. The only drawbacks are: 1 - it has to be placed in such a way that you lose caller ID, and 2 - you can only have 1 line in your house that rings when you get a legit caller. I solved that by buying a wireless system with 5 extensions - so all 5 extensions will ring.But to answer your question - it works phenomenally well.
1550247
We also have 4 phones. We have used our HANDSET 3 about 50' from the Base Unit. There was only 1 wall between the base and handset. Unsure what a 2nd wall would do for reception. When the cell was connected by bluetooth, the cell was about 5' from base unit. Very pleased with units.
1547992
You only push one button. For example, if you program and label one button William's cell, she woukd only need to lift the receiver and push that button to call you. Also, to answer a call, you only lift the receiver. Very simple.
365376
I have five phones (all same number) but I use two base units. do Ineed a blocker for each base unit?
1931183
The ringer on your phone will 'only' ring if your phone is plugged into the telephone port and then only after the code number is entered. If your phone or answering machine is plugged into the answering port, it will not ring no matter what.... you only know you have a message is when the answering machine message number lights up. I have found this product to be the best thing I ever bought for silence from telemarketers and robo calls. Have not had any since I put in on the line. Hope this helps