I use a phone company answering system, so I don't want to use the answering system built in to this. Is it possible to turn it off?
1954012
Yes, you can shut it off. It will still show the missed calls and also, with our phone company system, shows how many messages you have on their system for each line.
1954013
I honestly don't know if it can be turned off. We use both. I think when both lines are being used, our Comcast service kicks in. When that happens there is a tone on the phone and I just put my password in to get the Comcast voice messages. I'm sorry for not being able to answer your question fully.
1954014
Yes. We have two lines, one with the phone company's voice mail and one with no added features. On our AT&T; phone set we have the answering machine turned off for the line with voice mail and turned on for the line without.
1356129
Yes, the ringer can be turned off. The ringer is very annoying so we turned it off and allow the cordless phones let us know when a call comes in.
841292
Yes, but you can also turn it off. There is a switch on the side. I turn mine off. I do not want the phone to answer by itself when I am not around, like a gosh. Lol
1936707
I don't use the answering machine at all. I use my internet online message center so it forwards any messages to my cell phone. You can just turn it off if you like. The phone is great!
1926585
Yes both can be shut off. The answering machine can be shut off for either line 1 or line 2 or both. The ringers for each handset and the base are independently controlled and can be set individually and shut off individually.
1401781
Hi, I never saw that problem. Can you answer the call from the phone and use the headset? You only need to quickly tap the multifunction button to answer the call or hang up. Too long can turn it off. If you are doing it correctly and it still turns it off, ask for an exchange before time runs out. Hope this helps.
1747967
nc - Yes! Ringer can be turned off; answering system can be turned off. Base and handset have independent ringers, btw.
2214093
Yes the ringer can be turned off. Press volume when phone is not in use and phone will not ring.
91244
Yes you can, there is one button below the row of three buttons that turns it off.
575765
Yes but I don't know how to turn it off. I can't get the handvset to ring. Only the base rings.
2114867
There is an off switch, but I have never tried by providers answering system. I can tell you that the phone itself is marvelous. his is the 2nd DECT 6 phone system I've had. I literally gave the 1st one away because I wanted a more modern phone. They are very clear and do not drop calls. You can't go wrong. Hope this helps.
91495
Yes. You can turn the answering machine off. Then it will just ring-no-answer until they give up.
911305
I can't figure out how to turn off the ringer...and it is loud. But maybe there is a way. However, if set, it will tell you who is calling...outloud...in a computerized voice. I haven't figured that out either. So...even if you can shut those things off I don't really recommend it. The cordless phone piece sits in a light-weight non-stable, plastic stand. Easy to knock over...very annoying. If you have already purchased, turning the ringer off is in the fine print...I'm sure!
763733
I found nothing in the manual about turning it off. They list the following number for questions 1-800-955-0959 in the manual.
684082
I left the attendant feature at factory default which I recall as answering after 4 or 5 rings. I think I also recall that it can be turned off. I've been quite pleased with the system overall. It has all the important features and it was easy to install. We mounted and wired it on plywood then fastened the plywood to the wall alongside the Telco entrance. We also mounted a plain old telephone on the same plywood and used the X16 bypass connection so we wouldn't be totally dead if the system died.
83355
Yes, Jean, according to the Operating Instructions booklet, the "Talking Caller ID" can be turned off.
291696
Yes you can turn it off. You have to do it in the settings. I think you can do it for 1, 2 or 5 minutes.