I have frequent power outages. Does this machine erase the outgoing announcement every time? would I need to re-record my message?
825405
We have had two power outages in the last week and No, you do not need to record your message again. However, time and date needs to be reset.
1168404
I am not sure why you would want to disable it, but you can disable it, sort of... There is a software parameter, length of time after the power fails before an alert goes out, that can be set to the maximum. That is to say, you can set it to call you after the power has only been out for one minute -- or you can set it to several hours before it calls you. By setting it to several hours (cannot recall what the maximum is), you can make calls due to power loss much less likely. But I do not think you can totally disable it.
407646
no, because it requires a wifi signal. If you want something when the power goes out, I would recomend a mifi from your wireless company.
365741
Yes, it would great if you experienced an outage. Make sure you keep it ready to go.
457468
I'm never home to hear the message being recorded. I think there's a message to the caller, and then hang up mode if that helps.
1737043
That is a good question that I and my brother would both like to know. Mine went out on the first power outage that we had. I too tried everything to reset it and had no luck. Sorry that I cannot help you. But if you do find out anything would you please pass it on. Thanks Wayne
559406
No. I use a hydroflash system to detect and control Insteon devices. We had a 20 hr power failure recently. I came right up when power is installed. Doesn't you controller have battery backup?
1395821
The wall/desk unit plugs into regular household electricity. Have not noticed any flashing to indicate missed calls without messages, but that means I haven't paid attention to that. I use the Menu, then Caller List to see who called and was too wimpy or time-sensitive to leave a message.
935503
Press the on/off switch and turn off.When you turn it back on it will give you time to record message.
1992971
You have a choice of using the automatic announcement or you can make your own by pressing Menu Select. Press it again and select Answering System. Then press ID or DIR to select "Record New" The system will tell you to announce your message, then press 5 when you are done. Then your own announcement will play. To listen to your own announcement again, scroll to "Play Current" and press Menu/Select. You can always change your message or go back to the recorded announcement. Just do things in reverse. The recorded announcement is a permanent part of the system, so you don't have to worry about it being deleted. Hope this helps. Regards, Paul
1222941
I don't think so. I've used this for quite sometime and like it for a no nonsense answering machine but I don't think you have that option. However, you can "trick" it by filling the memory and then it won't record anything else but will still answer; in that case it will act like announce only.
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.
1732001
The machine will retain the messages even if it is without power for a period of time. We've had it unplugged for days and plugged it back in and the messages are still there.
954130
I don't know. It was just an option on amazon. I leave mine plugged in the car overnight when it gives the one hour left message and have had no issues.
1078830
Their are many direct access numbers that take you to the sub menu choices. They all start with #. Look in the manual for details.Can you explain how the phone will work in a power outage? Does it draw power from the phone line? Also, what will happen to the stored greeting & messages if power goes out? I don't want to test it as setup took a while & don't want to rerecord message.Thanks
1965289
Yes! As Joseph S. said, it can take some trial & error, after a message is saved or deleted, move the volume button on the side of the receiver upward, and the light will stop flashing.
1490715
No, and this is horribly annoying. Even a brief outage resets the clocks, alarms and everything - you have to completely reprogram everything. If you have power issues at all I would advise against it.