Do you have to have a land land to use this? Would like a system like this for cell connect only
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You do NOT need a land line to use this system. We don't have a land line. You will see a message on the handsets (on the bottom of the display) that reads "Check tel line." Just ignore that. You can connect 2 blue-tooth cell phones.
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I think it should work since it has the "Link to Cell" option. I'm using the unit for both purposes, landline & cell. The bluetooth connection is easy to setup. They recommend your cell be within 10ft of base in order to work properly. Unit also verifies the bluetooth connection.
1027288
I have not installed my G5 HSW yet. However, sine it works with a Sim card it got to be a cell network. I have never seen a land line provider using sim cards.
460159
Yes, this handset is strictly a slave to a base station. The cradle the phone sits in is only a battery charger and has no place to plug in a phone line or Internet connection,
1744387
You can use a cell phone adapter with your cell phone. So, you don't have to have a landline.
1015168
Yes. This requires an Internet connection (preferably reasonably high speed and reliable). The device creates an effective "cell tower" in your home, so your cell phone thinks it has good coverage. But, in order for it to complete a call, or present your device with a data connection, it needs to route all of the traffic over the Internet, hence it needs something like a "cable connection", DSL, or FiOS, etc.
1189305
I have my cell phone number programed into the system. If you are trying to get an attachment to use when your land line is unavailable I can't answer that question.
1511440
You plog it in your Pc's OSB. You do not need a Land Port. I use it in Costa Rica ploged in to My Lap Top computer and I use pre paid Internet and works very well.
673049
it has a port on side where you connect phone line like on a traditional phone.so you probably have to have a landline
970600
I believe you can get a cell adaptor so you can use cellphone. Without that, I think its land line only.
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Me too. I have five cell phones in my house and two of them are mine. One for personal and the other for work. I was able to pair up my personal phone and set my business cell to forward to my personal phone so I in effect now have three (including the hubbies) setup on this system. I guess the kids will have to manage on their own. We don't have a land line. I'm surprised there are not more of these device. I hate it when my cell is downstairs and I'm upstairs. If I hear the phone, I make the mad dash.
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No, a landline is not required. You can use an internet connection....either wired or wireless with a wireless adapter connected.
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Yes you can. That is how I have mine setup. Works great. I then use the phone app to control it when I'm on my deck (zone 2)
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The system itself needs and comes with an antenna that is mounted on your roof at the highest point. We live in a tri-level house so it is mounted on the chimney and then pointed to the direction of the nearest cell tower. The unit you are asking about is located in a window away from the solid brick wall outside and the two big trees in our backyard. We used to have the same problem and once I acquired more cable than what came with the unit moving it closer to the main floor made a huge difference. I get 4-5 bars at any given time; in addition, my calls come through and don't go straight to voicemail as happened in the past. We live in a "micro" climate whereby we are below a lot of multi level brick homes and a lot of tall trees. Though not rural still difficult to get a signal. This unit helped a lot. Good luck. I would suggest that you call your carrier and ask where the nearest cell tower is located and start from that point.
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I only use land line. But the product instructions manual said that you can setup with mobile phone. I have never tried to use the mobile phone feature.
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I just installed this system. Unless you use this brand components you can not connect an already installed setup to this base station.
1957006
You need the base phone in order for this system to work. It does have call waiting.
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This is an addition to another answer I gave. Now that I read your question again I'm guessing you don't realize you also need a system with a wireless base. The system comes with multiple handsets and a wireless base with an answering machine. This is an additional handset for the system. It will not work without the wireless base. This base is just a charging station. You can buy a system with 4 handsets from Amazon.