Additional Handsets ? Has anyone gotten an answer out of Linksys as to when they will sell additional handsets as a separate product ?
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Has anyone tried to register a Phillips handset with a CIT400 (they are the least expensive out of Linksys, Netgear, and Phillips)?
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I purchased a Netgear SPH150D spare handset to use with my Linksys CIT400. Initially I could not get the Netgear handset to register to the base station, even while standing next to it.I finally discovered the trick. Press and hold down the page button on the Linksys base station. While holding down the page button, press the register button on the Netgear handset. In a matter of seconds, the handset identified itself as Skype(2). You can only use one Skype account on both phones. The Netgear phone menu structure gives you access to the same settings and contacts as the Linksys handset. I purchased a Netgear SPH150D spare handset to use with my Linksys CIT400. Initially I could not get the Netgear handset to register to the base station, even while standing next to it.I finally discovered the trick. Press and hold down the page button on the Linksys base station. While holding down the page button, press the register button on the Netgear handset. In a matter of seconds, the handset identified itself as Skype(2). You can only use one Skype account on both phones. The Netgear phone menu structure gives you access to the same settings and contacts as the Linksys... » Read More I purchased a Netgear SPH150D spare handset to use with my Linksys CIT400. Initially I could not get the Netgear handset to register to the base station, even while standing next to it.I finally discovered the trick. Press and hold down the page button on the Linksys base station. While holding down the page button, press the register button on the Netgear handset. In a matter of seconds, the handset identified itself as Skype(2). You can only use one Skype account on both phones. The Netgear phone menu structure gives you access to the same settings and contacts as the Linksys handset. « Show Less
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I didn't get an answer from Linksys, but for a while I had a CIT400 and a Netgear SPH200D and had no trouble pairing the Netgear handset with the CIT400. I would expect the SPH200D's extra handset (SPH150D) would work equally well (until either Linksys or Netgear does something to explicitely break things)
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This would be very dissappointing (and a rather stupid move on Linksys' part). Netgear has long had additional handsets available for their similar (internally identical) phone. Anyone evaluating these 2 phones should take this news as a reason to drop the CIT400 from the running. I have 2 CIT400's - one for each house and they work great - at one stage I had the 2 handsets linked to one base station and that worked fine. I have bought the Netgear phone with it's extra handset and should receive it in a few days. If it works out OK then I think I will buy another 1-2 handsets for the netgear and use the 2 CIT400 handsets in the other house (and have a spare base station). This would be very dissappointing (and a rather stupid move on Linksys' part). Netgear has long had additional handsets available for their similar (internally identical) phone. Anyone evaluating these 2 phones should take this news as a reason to drop the CIT400 from the running. I have 2 CIT400's - one for each house and they work great - at one stage I had the 2 handsets linked to one base station and that worked fine. I have bought the Netgear phone with it's extra handset and should receive it in a few days. If it works out OK then I think I will buy another 1-2 handsets for the... » Read More This would be very dissappointing (and a rather stupid move on Linksys' part). Netgear has long had additional handsets available for their similar (internally identical) phone. Anyone evaluating these 2 phones should take this news as a reason to drop the CIT400 from the running. I have 2 CIT400's - one for each house and they work great - at one stage I had the 2 handsets linked to one base station and that worked fine. I have bought the Netgear phone with it's extra handset and should receive it in a few days. If it works out OK then I think I will buy another 1-2 handsets for the netgear and use the 2 CIT400 handsets in the other house (and have a spare base station). « Show Less
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you could use different accounts but then you would need to have both base stations connected to your router... if you use just one base station you can link the phones but it needs the same skype account
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I bought an extra handset from Amazon.com (search for CIT400H on amazon.com) - the phone works great. I see they are out of stock now on Amazon.Interestingly, the extra handset has iPhone on the back (from the whole bruhaha between Apple and CISCO/Linksys about who had the right to use the name iPhone).
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If I actually could get 2 handsets, is it possible to run a different skype account on each or do they have to use the same skype account?
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Following is the reply I received from Linksys/Cisco when I wrote to them with this question:"Yes, you can expand it up to four handsets. However, this device is NOT sold separately from the base station. Additionally, there are no plans to sell them separately. "You can have multiple handsets but they can be used under just one Skype account."
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I just want to add my interest for additional handsets as well. The product as-is is great but we need at least 2 handsets.
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I just called linksys sales directly to inquire about the status of the availability of extra handsets. The sales rep told me that Linksys has no plans of making extra handsets available for sale.They just lost customers.
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In the technical details on the product page it states this:Technical DetailsMOTOROLA EXPANDABLE HANDSETS. I HAVE ADDITIONAL HANDSET UNITS.SEND ME AN E-MAIL FOR A QUOTE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL HANDSET UNITS WITH YOUR ODER.They may be willing to just sell the handset by itself. Worth a shot.
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I am quite sure that you can purchase the extra hand sets on the same page where the primary phone is advertised. At least that is how it was when I purchased my phone last year.
1099460
Why would you need two handsets? to get another one you would have to buy a second phone...duh!
237563
Yes, buy them from ebay or elsewhere. You may need to search internet for instructions to register more handset though. The maximum for number of handsets is limited to six.
1251987
I faced this need and satisfied it by buying a complete new system with the answering part, then I used only the hand sets. I think I found a source for the handsets, and it was cheaper to buy the complete set and use only the new handsets. If you buy additional handsets, I found you had to cancel all the current handsets and then re link the old as well as the new handsets. Worked fine doing that.
1055871
I had to buy another handset, mine worked. You have to use the locator on the base unit and it will find the extra handsets.
331062
Yes...I lost a handset and ordered another one. I just put it into the base I already had. Now I have an extra base. Great phones!
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I only have 4 handsets, so do not know how many (if any) more it would support.
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The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other multi-unit telephones and this one is the best. The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other... » Read More The base unit automatically comes with one handset. When it says "4 handset bundle," that means the base unit is bundled with 4 independant handsets which have their own charger. I have the base unit in a separate building (across the courtyard from the rest of the house), yet the reception is fine with all of the handsets even though the house is brick. You can find packages for this base unit with 1, 2, 3 or 4 extra handsets. By the way, I purchased an extra handset beyond the 4 (I have a total of 6 handsets including the base unit) and all work fine. I have tried other multi-unit telephones and this one is the best. « Show Less
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I think you can purchase extra handsets directly through Panasonic. I replaced a defective unit through them.
980931
In general, yes. I don't know if any specific updates for THIS device are available, but the device itself is part of the former Linksys product suite, so if any updates exist, they are available.
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Well I do not know if they sell only the hand set. But I can use a new handset with and old base and a new base whit and old handset. Is only cuestion of pairing.
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Sorry you can't add additional handsets. I asked that question myself at a store that sells the phones. You can purchase a new phone that is equipped with 3 or 4 handsets but can't add anything to a 2 handset unit.
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I accessed the owner's manual online and it said, "Expanding Your Phone- Your base supports a total of 12 cordless handsets, including any that came with your phone. You must register accessory handsets to the base before using them. Handsets that aren't registered display a "not registered" message. For registration instructions, see page 23 or the accessory handset manual
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all I could ever find was for six. Also, it seems that the specs on the handsets are continually being updated and changed. It was hard to find matching handsets. Therefore, I just bout two bases each with six handsets. I plug in both bases and connect both to the single phone line. On one, I turn off the answer feature. All of the handsets work.
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No, picking up a second handset just joins you with the current call. You would need multiple lines to accomplish that, as a business might have