Does the base corded unit work when the power goes out?
2056977
If you unplug the power cord from the wall plug you will not have any lights but the phone still works
2056978
We have not had an outage since I have owned this, but since it is a land-line phone I assume the phone will work on the old type phone lines, but maybe not the answering unit. (This is why some keep a landline phone for another kind of security.) I am definitely not a techie so double check this.
1140592
No, it won't work in a power outage because my base unit is plugged into my household current and the phone line service is provided by the cable company. For power outages, it's best to rely on a separate phone line that's hard wired to a telephone company, e.g., Verizon.
1624138
To my knowledge no; this particular model requires the cord to be plugged in in-order to function.
1472571
Absolutely not. Unit operates when plugged . Once you unplug ,if turned on ,starts operating using the batteries.
516175
I plugged it into an outlet that is controlled by a switch. It came back on automatically when I switched it on and off. I'm guessing that means that it will also turn on automatically after a power failure.
97061
The short answer is "yes". But there is a bit more to it.... You would need to leave the unit plugged in and in the off mode during non-use periods and turn it on during the outage. I live in the tropics and power outages are frequent, mine are both plugged in and in the auto-mode all the time. The batteries are long lasting and the light is bright and therefore it is easy to find the unit when the power does go out. I would recommend the units and buy more.
1783018
This phone will not work with a power outage with your cable company or if you had an AT&T; landline connection, either. The base transmits to the phone using electricity, so if there is no electricity, it can not transmit. The only phone that might work with a power outage is an old-style cord phone - such as what we had years ago.
171440
yes the on/off switch on the unit will work if on and wont if off,regardless if its pluged in the outlet.by the way its a great unit. i have bought 3 of them.
1002542
Yes, it will work when there is no power. This is the sole reason why I purchased this phone as my previous one was on its way out.
1299367
Are you kidding?IF IT IS CORDED,PLUG IT IN!!!If it doesn't come on,Try the reset button!!!If it still doesn't come on then there is no power at the outlet!
1046259
Without power, the master/wall unit will function as a phone but won't support the wireless part of it. So yes, you have to plug the base in but also yes, you can still make phone calls during a power outage but only with the base unit.
193643
True of any AC appliance, obviously, no power, no go. I live in a rural area where this is a frequent occurrence, so I have to maintain a landline just in case. Even if I used my generator, the wi-fi ISP I use does not, so in a matter of 4 hours, no phone service
571706
Yes, this phone will work when the electricity is out. That is why we have two of these.
996000
One here says only the base will work, another says only the handsets will work during a power outtage because the base has no battery but the handsets do. I don't understand how the handsets could work without the master control base working? From reviewers I learned to call my Comcast cable telephone service to learn it won't work in a power outtage unless the cable modem/router has a backup battery. I was told the one we rent from them can receive one we can purchase from them they said lasts 8-10 hours during a power outtage & automatically recharges in the modem/router when power is on.
401587
Yes, once the unit has been plugged in and charged, it has a back-up battery that will preserve time and settings during intermittent power outages.
1948671
That has never happened to me, so I can't answer specifically. However, if I unplug it, it must be reset again, so I assume the same would be true of a power failure.
2222016
No, it does not. When the power does out, it turns off. When it comes back on, it goes to the setup you programed. If the power is out for a long time (not sure how long) it will reset the time and not record unless you have it programed to record always.