Is this phone static free and clear to hear? Elderly parents need simple, loud, visual ease and clear when walking about.
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
1558312
Yes, I would rate it as good in that department. Also, the buttons on this model are slightly larger than the buttons on my older Panasonic phone.
1558313
Yeah, I think so. We haven't had any problems hearing people since we got it.
1558314
Yes, and you can increase the volume if needed. I love this phone and have gotten a head set to use for those long conversations; easy on the hands.
1558315
This phone is fantastic. I use the handsets on speaker most of time so I can be hands free. I have three phones, in different areas of my house. They never run out of battery life, are very clear and you can set loudness.
1558316
I wear TWO hearing aids and wit THIS phone, I don't have to wear ether!!!! It is indeed static free, there is a light that comes on on top of the handset when a message has been left as well as a loud ringer when someone calls, also, when the phone does ring it flashes white on the phones' BG....
791072
The sound is clear but it will get static if anything is too close to the speaker
1275985
The speaker phone is pretty good, sounds clear and the mic is sensitive enough. The interface with android is also good; you can switch to phone if you don't want the conversation public, then it'll go right back to the music when you hang up.
1542102
The phone can be answered by either the touch screen on the front or open up and hit OK button to answer. If your Dad is anything like my mom I probably would not recommend this phone as the touch screen locks itself to prevent butt dialing and so you have to unlock before you can answer it. If you open up the phone to answer you can set it to automatically be on speaker which is great for anyone with hearing aids. I love the keyboard for texting which is the main reason I've held out so long in upgrading to the new tech savvy phones.
1933978
No, it is a good old fashioned touch toned phone. My mother loves this phone. I have order her several and have a few myself.
469090
we only have two in our office using them. To date we haven't had any issues with losing a call. I do get static from time to time...it is more like a low rumble in my ear. My customers don't seem to hear it but it is unnerving and a little uncomfortable because it makes my eardrum vibrate. It only happens periodically and is easily fixed by turning it off then on again. The older Version (which I still have and use at my other office) didn't do that.
1847006
nope, it's a pretty bare bones phone. I wanted a red old fashioned phone for my kitchen. it is perfect for that. the ringer is loud and has a bell-ness about it. it is definitely the phone I remember when I was a kid. the cord is a bit short, I'm in the market for a longer red cord. hope that helps
2207999
I'm 69 & have slight hearing loss also, so says my wife anyhow. This system has a really nice speakerphone but also has a headphone jack on the handsets, so you can plug in an amplified headset if you need to right into the handset jack... just FYI... that is if the speakerphone ends up not loud enough, but it is pretty loud & very clear also.
718402
With mine I can walk all over my 1+acres and no problems ever with any static. I Have a wood working shop located 50 feet away and the phone works great there also inside it.
1309113
All 4 phones I have are fine for sound, and the answering machine part is clear. You can make it louder or lower for sound. I find the people calling me, especially on cell phones, that don't come in clear. It depends on where they are for good reception.
176267
yes.this is a neat phone for the elderly, but the company that sells them does not have very good track record for customer service. Amazon should drop them.
1623212
We love this phone. There are no static sounds that happen when talking on the phone.
803199
OK. It is not bad but at time the volume on the phones seem low and it is hard to hear. When they are loud enough they are clear. All the negative reviews on this phone were right. One of the few things I like is that its range is good.
408182
I have never had any static indoors. The Walkman works fine. I have replaced head phones but my Son is rough and all Sony head phones work.
2067682
I bought this phone for my 82 yr old Mom and she really likes it and her hearing is poor. It also has larger numbers and the larger screen which is easy to see. It has several features that I, as her responsible go-to person really appreciate it having. There is a place to put in notes; I was able to specifically set the ICE contacts instead of there just coming up in alpha order and it has a 911 button that is easy for her to see and find and hear. And finally, Verizon, where I have our accounts provides service to it. Some of the other phones on the market for the elderly are not serviced by my carrier and I did not want to open a separate account for her phone with a different carrier. I bought this phone for my 82 yr old Mom and she really likes it and her hearing is poor. It also has larger numbers and the larger screen which is easy to see. It has several features that I, as her responsible go-to person really appreciate it having. There is a place to put in notes; I was able to specifically set the ICE contacts instead of there just coming up in alpha order and it has a 911 button that is easy for her to see and find and hear. And finally, Verizon, where I have our accounts provides service to it. Some of the other phones on the market for the elderly are not serviced... » Read More I bought this phone for my 82 yr old Mom and she really likes it and her hearing is poor. It also has larger numbers and the larger screen which is easy to see. It has several features that I, as her responsible go-to person really appreciate it having. There is a place to put in notes; I was able to specifically set the ICE contacts instead of there just coming up in alpha order and it has a 911 button that is easy for her to see and find and hear. And finally, Verizon, where I have our accounts provides service to it. Some of the other phones on the market for the elderly are not serviced by my carrier and I did not want to open a separate account for her phone with a different carrier. « Show Less
1279538
There is a little but it really is not loud. I still can actually hear my baby breathing. I would think that the static might be related to distance. The further away from the baby's room...If you are on a poor frequency...may be factors. I have taken the monitor downstairs and outside without static issues. Hope this helps!
1721367
No. I bought this phone because I'm an old guy who has never owned any of the gadgets. In fact I just read where I'm one of the 10% in the country who has never owned a cell phone. Anyway this was the only phone I could find where I wasn't paying for all sorts of junk I won't use. It isn't light weight but the great volume control is a decent trade off. In fact I just bought another one as a back up for under 20 bucks.