Does this have a speaker phone or do you have to lift the handset?
1483093
Lift the handset or use your phone speaker option. It's your choice. I bought the stand because I'm using a cell phone for work - I wanted my hands to be free. I just prefer to use the handset. But I absolutely love the iCooly. It's everything I hoped it would be. Simple but so handy.
1483094
I'm not sure I understand your question. There is no external sound from the handset or the base; if you want to use a speakerphone function you would simply use whatever is on your phone. When you answer an incoming call using the red answer button on the handset it automatically routes the audio to the handset, so in that instance you would have to lift the handset to say hello and then activate the phone's external speaker manually. I am not sure if any phones have the capability of being set to automatically turn on the speakerphone when answering a call with that external handset's red answer button. I'm not sure I understand your question. There is no external sound from the handset or the base; if you want to use a speakerphone function you would simply use whatever is on your phone. When you answer an incoming call using the red answer button on the handset it automatically routes the audio to the handset, so in that instance you would have to lift the handset to say hello and then activate the phone's external speaker manually. I am not sure if any phones have the capability of being set to automatically turn on the speakerphone when answering a call with that external handset's red... » Read More I'm not sure I understand your question. There is no external sound from the handset or the base; if you want to use a speakerphone function you would simply use whatever is on your phone. When you answer an incoming call using the red answer button on the handset it automatically routes the audio to the handset, so in that instance you would have to lift the handset to say hello and then activate the phone's external speaker manually. I am not sure if any phones have the capability of being set to automatically turn on the speakerphone when answering a call with that external handset's red answer button. « Show Less
1705090
Yes it has a speakerphone. I purchased this phone (modeled after a Northern Telecom phone) to replace a Northern Telecom unit that had bit-the-dust after a 26 years of wonderful service. This new phone, the Aastra Powertouch 480e, is an excellent landline-based phone, and well worth the features.
45403
Each of the handsets have a speaker phone option. The base for answering machine does not.
1999378
No you donot have remove phone to talk...It is just like a flip phone and actually double protection for the screen..Hope it helps
353161
Yes, my phone has a speakerphone function. Plus, I can report that my previous reception problems were solved by moving the base-station away from my computer. The phones work beautifully.
1677478
If you ordered the phone lifter then you can answer it with your headset. If you don't then you will have to lift the handset.
180263
I agree! I also use voicemail & wont be using the answerg machine on phn. I want a speakerphone on handset & base unit. Can additional handsets be purchased to expand the unit?
1504989
No, there isn't a speaker button on this particular model...it's a good phone nonetheless.
798968
This does not have a speakerphone feature. You listen through the handset as you would with a regular telephone. The handset plugs into the headphone jack of the iPhone.
447116
No, it is a speakerphone. You might could unplug the handset and plug in a headset there.
1445959
nope. it has mute and supports call waiting. and an additional handset can join an existing conversation (2 handsets + 1 outside caller); 1st handset can hang up after 2nd picks up, if desired. hth.
1369921
This isn't the phone I gave a review on, the one I have does not have a speaker phone option on the main unit alone. As has been mentioned the phones themselves has a speaker option.
1156627
The speaker phone part has a volume control which works very well to be heard and to hear. You should be near the phone to be heard. Thanks
1050781
Yes, the phone has a speaker phone mode...after call is connected, on the the display you will see the word "speaker" above the right soft key. Push the right soft key (just above the red end key) to activate speaker phone. Press again to return to normal call mode.
830707
Yes, it does, although I've never used the speakerphone capability. I like the phone a lot.
413869
The portable handsets have a speaker phone. There is a button on the front of the phone, very bottom on the left hand side. It looks like a sideways cane tip and has three curved half circles after it. Just press that and you can use the speaker phone. Hope I explained that so it makes sense.
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If you do not have the "handset lifter" you have to pick the receiver up everytime. When I answer my phone at work, I have to turn on the headset and then lift the receiver. Hope this helps