Can you dial out regular calls from the pendant or just the emergency numbers? Can you answer incoming calls from the pendant?
1474868
Yes you can answer calls with the pendant. No you cannot dial other numbers with the pendant--only the programmed numbers that you choose as your emergency numbers.
1474869
Yes, The pendant has one large button on the front that can be used to answer a call as well as dial 911. On the back of the pendant is two buttons which can be programmed to dial any number such as a family member or a neighbor. There are also buttons on the side of the pendant that activate the voice dialing feature so you can say "call Bob" and it will call that person!
1474870
You can answer calls that come to your number, but you can only dial 2 numbers on the pendant.
1268040
Yes you can make a call but unfortunately it's the last call placed unless you use your phone to go to that specific call. When you disconnect the charging line from the device it talks to you and tells you if the charge is high, medium or low. Thanks!
999331
You need to be able to plug the base unit into a power outlet and a phone jack (land line). Once you've done that the unit can call cell phones or land lines in case of emergency. We have ours set to call 1 land line and 3 cell phones with no problems so far.
1855778
The Alerter is a device to notify (by outcalling to up to three numbers) her so she can make arrangements to have her house checked.But to answer her question: YES by answering the call and pressing "*" and "0" the unit will be disable and will not outcall again.
1504190
Yes you can make calls. It's sort of uncomfortable up against your ear and the sound is a bit muffled
1078829
I haven't used the phone during an outage but an examination of the manual impllies that you get nothing but the ability to dial and receive calls....such as in old phones. It must power from the phone line. I don't know what happens to stored information. I believe the phonebook numbers will be kept but I'm not sure about messages and greeting.Thanks for the reminder of the direct access numbers. I'll have to start memorizing them.
1991399
You can find the information on the manufacturer's web site (http://blog.obihai.com/2011/11/calling-911-with-obi-devices.html). It is on Obihai.com
1757945
I've used it exclusively with 70 year old rotary phones. Yes, you can place calls by dialing out on the rotary. Incoming calls to my cell phone cause the loud old ringers to alert me too, as long as I have the Bluetooth switched on.
633684
If you have an answering machine connected to the same line as the alarm you can still call in to check. If, for example, the answering machine picks up after 4 rings, the way to access the alarm is to call, let it ring 3 times, hang up and call again. The alarm "remembers" the first call so it will now pick up during the second call. You will be given current readings without having to enter a remote access code, but to do anything else you will need to use one.
1071548
I wish I could give you an answer. But, my Mother damaged her pendant with water (it's not waterproof). I tried multiple times by email and telephone to get information about buying a replacement pendant. The company never made a single response to my inquires. I'm sorry you or anyone else buys this device, due to the total lack of response from the company. NO customer support at all, no response. You have my sympathy. Spread the word to others, do not buy anything from this company. Sorry. Peace.
1870220
I was told when I called that only two pendants per system. As many phones as you want. But I saw one set up that came with three online a few weeks ago. So maybe the Vtech rep was wrong.
904317
You can send page alert to contact person then talk. But as for there being a ring while calling no.
635594
You can answer/disconnect phone calls on the unit itself. Used it successfully with a LG G3 and Galaxy Note 3 in that respect. I don't think you can initiate a phone call though.
249752
The phone lets me know who is calling. I don't think there is the option of a different ring for different callers. Maybe someone else can answer your 2nd question better than me. Also read more about what the technical information about the phone.
615266
The wearable pendant allows you to program in two numbers (emergency, relative, neighbor, etc.) and by simply selecting the programmed number you want to dial using a slide switch on the back and pushing a button on the front to dial. It's true that you can't dial numbers that weren't pre-programmed with the pendant. According to my 92 year old aunt in Georgia, It works just fine. It's made to work with the base and extension phones which dial just like any regular phone. You do have two way talk capability using the pendant.
2095040
Yes you must press the 3 Chanel to call it. After the call you return your unit to the preselected Chanel in case the other Chanel want to call you.
2198079
i had the same concern but 1. the base unit is super loud. and 2. if the person hits the button on the bracelet and it was an not intentional then they can get to the base unit when the company calls out to the person. if they cannot get to the base unit to talk to the dispatcher, then you would want them to send someone. If the person touched the button because there is an emergency, then it doesnt matter, they wont get to the base unit when the dispatcher calls out to them and calls will be made.