Good choice for my 78-year old Mom? If I set it all up for her, do you this is the answer to her reception problem?
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My folks have the same problem. AM interference. This unit or any other internet radio (with good reviews) is a good solution. Just make sure you set it up and update to the latest firmware. As long as you visit (and you should, lol) every so often to make sure its working right, it should be fine. Another low tech solution is a crane CC radio, which in my experience has superior AM reception. At my folks the issue was some sort of local interference creating a constant hum so CC radio would not help. All your mom would have to do is select the preset, tell her not to mess with the rest of the functions. If she will place it near her router anyways just hardwire it, and avoid some hassles. However I have this set up on the second floor with a dlink dir 655 in the basement and it works great.
512986
I think so. I am 66 and kinda tech savvy but not really. I used it and liked it for phone, text and voice mail. It is inexpensive and mine was very reliable. I had different models for about 6 years.
756924
Hi Barbara.. the thing looks great, but I bought it for my mother who is in a long term care facility. I followed the programming instructions carefully, but was not able to get it to work on here TV. If I were to give it a shot.. I would keep all the paper work and packing so that if it does not work, one could return it. Looks pretty good if I could have only gotten it to work.
1849115
I uploaded pictures for both of my parents (I ended up getting 2) and they have these digital picture frames by their bed and watch the pictures scroll on repeat. So, yes I think this would be ideal for your mother. The only thing I would suggest would be to buy a SD card so you have the option to upload a lot of pictures.
1647472
Mom has cable. It works. It is so outrageously simple to program and work. No fuss. no muss. Just follow the really simple instructions and it works. Will buy this again if she loses it.It is just channel up/down, volume up/down, on/off, and mute.
846566
Yes! We have a small Residential Assisted Living. With six residents in a 4,000 sq ft home, this "doorbell" has been the perfect solution to our need for a simple call-bell system. So many of the "official systems" out there are bloated and don't work well. The reasons I went with this is because Honeywell is a trusted manufacturer of electronics. They are reliable and I know that at 3am one of our residents won't be stranded with a dud call button. Great system!
461103
I don't think that will be a problem for you at all. We have a smaller house but live on several acres and I have been probably 20-30 yards away and still had reception. Just watch the battery. Keep it plugged in unless you need to walk off
1961186
I'm doubtful it will go under; it's a relatively inexpensive, reliable, safe from spam, easy to use way for elderly folks to stay connected. I'd be interested to know why you think there is no user base; it's been around for a few years now.
2067680
Yes. The sound is great. Mom is 87 and always understands what is being said
919709
About three years ago, my mom bought this unit. Centurylink is her provider and it worked great.
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.
1036244
I would replace your coax cable with a secure connection. That should solve your reception problems!
925985
It is very easy to turn the radio off and on, there is a button on the side , and changing the station is just as easy . So sorry about your Mom, but I think it will be easy for her.
716719
The logitech system is good but I recommend something more discreet like a clock radio/ camera combo. Unless there is some legal issue and privacy concerns with the nursing home. Hope this helps.
481213
We lived in 2400 sq ft house when we used ours on a 3/4 acre lot, and had no problem with reception anywhere on the property. Mom was downstairs and we slept upstairs at the other end of the house and it worked great.
340156
I use my VTech to monitor my 75 year old mother who's in capitated. I can hear her breath and her dog rolling around in the floor next to her bed at night. it might be your unit. Right now I can here the TV she's watching and also when she calls to help her, and when the phone rings I can here the phone which is in anther room from the monitor.
965896
My answer to both of your questions is yes. My elderly mother is very happy with it also.