Can the answering machine function be disabled? I have another answering machine that I prefer to use instead.
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!
1936708
I think so but it's been a while since I bought it. I returned the set I received because if I answered after the machine picked up the caller was cut off. Sorry to be so little help.
2126298
Yes it is possible to turn it off if you use outside answering services. I just got this phone set and have read most of the manual.
173918
You can turned off. Using the base unit press the answering system on/off. Using a handset to turn off is menu # 328 ,to turn on menu #327 .
1115621
Yes is has a separate answering function for each line. We are still not happy with the overall phone system.
1941507
It is a 4 line phone. Not an answering machine. If your speaking of the intercom on it there is a volume control on top of the phone. There is also a DND (Do Not Disturb) button.
1783921
yes. You can turn off any of the ringers or all of them and calls will go to the answering machine.
279429
I was not able to shut off the fax ring via the machine. I made my own phone switch to disconnect the phonline when FAX is not needed.
31142
Yes you can. Go into the Caller ID menu, there is a "talking caller ID" selection which can be turned off byscrolling to off and then hitting "save".
1281785
This telephone does not have an answering system. I too use voicemail--Optimum. It does have a call history function which a have never bothered to look at.
1571203
Yes . You can turn off or on each line. You can also have a different message on each. I might add the voice quality is very good on this phone. It's by far my favorite phone system in 25 years.
1686473
I really don't know. In my house of the 26 years, I did respond to voice mails, if they happened to go to the phone rather than my AT&T; coverage. However, I am having a problem with my phone system in my rental space and I have to call AT&T; regarding retrieving the messages. My service is really messed up and AT&T; has tried to fix it, but I think it needs jands on tech support instead of turning off my internet also for periods of time. Sorry, that I am no help. I try not to buy an answering machine, but there was no choice with this phone.
1659103
It has a mute button that I use as my hold button. You cannot answer two calls at once. I do in home incoming sales calls and it is perfect.
1025294
The friend I found this phone for uses Verizon voice mail, and didn't want the answering machine to pick up first. Just set the pick up sequence so the phone doesn't answer or turn it off completely.
338959
The unit I purchased has it's own answering machine. I'm not sure if it can to hooked up to another machine.
479533
This Phone do not have stand alone answering machine. I am using my telephone subscriber free service. My stand alone answering on phone would have created problem with subscriber given service, Hence I have selected without answering service.You should Click on " Specification" and " Description" to learn what is available with this phone and then compare what you need.Subscriber service answering have capability of giving voice mail to my selected E mail account and I can get access by logging to their web site. Answering machine with Phone would not allow those facility when you are travelling in USA or Overseas. This Phone do not have stand alone answering machine. I am using my telephone subscriber free service. My stand alone answering on phone would have created problem with subscriber given service, Hence I have selected without answering service.You should Click on " Specification" and " Description" to learn what is available with this phone and then compare what you need.Subscriber service answering have capability of giving voice mail to my selected E mail account and I can get access by logging to their web site. Answering machine with Phone would not... » Read More This Phone do not have stand alone answering machine. I am using my telephone subscriber free service. My stand alone answering on phone would have created problem with subscriber given service, Hence I have selected without answering service.You should Click on " Specification" and " Description" to learn what is available with this phone and then compare what you need.Subscriber service answering have capability of giving voice mail to my selected E mail account and I can get access by logging to their web site. Answering machine with Phone would not allow those facility when you are travelling in USA or Overseas. « Show Less
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.
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.