Can you hear incoming messages in real time or do you have to wait until the caller has hung up and then retrieve the message to hear it?
263730
I believe you are able to hear the caller as soon as it begins. To tell the truth I don't pay that much attention to the callers.
1759770
Yes, when you set it up you have that option. What I don't know is how to set it up so I can stop the incoming message by picking up the phone--think that's a problem with my phone setup, not the machine. I have splitters, used to work with old machine, but now I think have to rearrange the splitter situation.
1054722
It does play the incoming message, but, thankfully, it does not play the outgoing message, so you don't have to listen to yourself over and over.
945113
Yes, you definitely can. The only thing I have NOT been able to figure out, however, is how to make it beep when there is a message waiting to be heard. If I don't make a point of actually looking at the phone after we've been out, I end up not responding for literally hours, because I just don't realize there's a message there. pat
1089233
I have a problem with incoming calls (not being able to hear the caller) more often than not. It is very annoying!
908338
As long as you set the time it will tell you the day of the week and time of the call. Yes it tells you the number of messages verbally and the phone will say new message. You can hear the playback on all the phone lines not just the main base. Phone is great and I would buy again.
154511
I think that is just the way it's designed, for privacy when you have company, for example, so they can't listen. I have not tried listening on the handset after it rings, but maybe that is how you screen the calls. Thwy have a really good customer service department, you could call them during business hours. Im curious myself now! I do like how I dont have to listen to my own outgoing message every time it picks up like my last phone. That is why I did not by a Uniden again.
1180197
YES!! My father used to call me to listen to his messages as he could not hear them. Since I bought this phone for him he has not had to call me a single time! He can change tone, volume, and speed of the message and loves it. I did a great deal of research before buying this answering machine and believe it is the best! And, of course, with Amazon, if it doesn't meet your needs you can return it.
1473359
if it is plugged in to the phone and you get a call you can hear the caller over the speaker, but it does not have a microphone...you would have to talk into the microphone that is on the phone...just the same as if you had your cell phone on speaker mode when you answer a call
604474
If you are on the phone and another call is coming in, yes, you get a beep and on the little read out you can see who's calling. Then, if you want, you can put your current conversation on hold and 'Flash' in the new caller by hitting the Flash button. Hope that answers your question. Best.
786629
No, this telephone doesn't have an audible signal. You can setup the telephone to display that you have a new voicemail on the handsets.
1156626
Can you use the speaker without needing to pick up the hand set to dial or hang up?
97542
Yes, however you will still have to speak into your phone for the person calling to hear you.
1313782
yes, the function you want is called "Call Screening." If Call Screening is set to ON you can hear the incoming message. If it is set to off you should not. Call Screening (p 24 of the User Guide) From the Answering Sys Menu: 1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the Call Screening . 2. Press SELECT Soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select On or Off . 3. Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved
1215015
Yes there is just like on your phone.Hit the mute button and you get the incoming call.Hit mute again and return to your previous call.
2051771
I really don't know. The phone would have to have the conversation in some sort of "audible" state so the device could pick it up. I doubt that a phone still on the hook has any connection with the conversation until the hook is lifted.
1522658
It is my understanding that since you have to pay extra for voice mail from the phone company ...it is added toyour wire service coming in and will intercept your calls after so many rings.. then your phone will beep whenyou pick up the receiver to let you know you have a message(s). To be sure ..just call the phone company and ask them if having a plain touchtone phone is all you need for their voice mail system to work. Voice mail has been around longer than these newer fancy phones.