can the answering machine be turned off. don't need it. we have voice mail
1996573
Yes. There is a lighted button on the front of the machine, right above the words VTECH that allows you to turn off the answering machine.
785003
Mom - You can turn Voice Announce Caller ID off using the handset Menu. Thanks!
1759770
Yes, when you set it up you have that option. What I don't know is how to set it up so I can stop the incoming message by picking up the phone--think that's a problem with my phone setup, not the machine. I have splitters, used to work with old machine, but now I think have to rearrange the splitter situation.
302982
I found that answer on the Internet from others who purchased the phone. I never have needed to set up the voicemail. It's a good little phone with horrid instructions on how to use.
1721302
Yes, you can put the ringer on silent. It's on page 26 of the instruction book. The phone has the feature that annouces who is calling and you can also turn that off.
1080223
No. You can turn off voice alerts but that is all. My question to you is why would you? Would you not want to know about any alerts in my living area.
1681510
On the menu one of the choices is to turn on or off the answering message. I have not tried it but assume it works.
1520547
You can turn down the ringer volume all the way until it is off. There is no external switch it must be done from the menu.
2013705
on the telephone "base" there is a button.."answer on, off., a message will come on telling you the answering machine is now offwhen it is on a message state answering machine now on...hope this helps
2087589
yes. go to the menu setting and scroll to ringer volume. it can be turned off completely
2115368
I think on the top of the base you will find a button, perhaps in the lower right corner. the button has a circle on it with a line at 12 oclock. if you push it, it will tell you the answering machine is off. push it again and the message will tell you if it is on. then your answering machine message will play. its that easy on my machine.
777032
You either hold down the button that has the call symbol on it. Our just turn off your Bluetooth
1455623
This model has no answering machine. I saw a model with one when I was looking but I have forgotten which. Sorry
1520545
I looked in the manual and there is nothing in there to indicate you can shut the ringer off.
291696
Yes you can turn it off. You have to do it in the settings. I think you can do it for 1, 2 or 5 minutes.
1069348
you have the option of using the answer machine or not. I do not as I get my messages through my phone service.
911305
I can't figure out how to turn off the ringer...and it is loud. But maybe there is a way. However, if set, it will tell you who is calling...outloud...in a computerized voice. I haven't figured that out either. So...even if you can shut those things off I don't really recommend it. The cordless phone piece sits in a light-weight non-stable, plastic stand. Easy to knock over...very annoying. If you have already purchased, turning the ringer off is in the fine print...I'm sure!