Can you screen calls? That is, does the answering machine play incoming message through base speaker? (Update:) Thanks for the info, Amazon community! I don't have caller ID. I'm replacing a machine where I can hear the message that's being left so I can screen by listening. Can I do that with this system? Can you screen calls? That is, does the answering machine play incoming message through base speaker? (Update:) Thanks for the info, Amazon community! I don't have caller ID. ... » Read More Can you screen calls? That is, does the answering machine play incoming message through base speaker? (Update:) Thanks for the info, Amazon community! I don't have caller ID. I'm replacing a machine where I can hear the message that's being left so I can screen by listening. Can I do that with this system? « Show Less
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Yes. However machine does not beep when u have a message. So u have to look at it. I don't like this omission
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Yes, you can. It will tell you who is calling, by name or business, organization and will also show the phone number starting with the area code.
1054721
I have never had to use the answering machine as I have MagicJack, which has its own voicemail. The caller ID does talk though, which is nice.
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.
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If your phone service has caller ID, the phone system will announce incoming calls through the speaker so you can screen incoming calls. You can also store phone numbers that you do not want to eceive and the phone system will block those calls after just one short ring. Very nice way to get rid of those telemarketing calls.
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Hello Bassam, I've been "battling" with NewerStone over this and voice navigation (which my unit doesn't seem to have) for several weeks now. If and when I get a response, I'll let you know. Since they advertise these 2 features on Amazon.com, I've notified Amazon of this matter. You might want to do this, as well.
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The device is basically a speaker that works with your cell phone. There are no voice commands like "answer" or "call." However, such commands on your cell phone will work and the results heard over the speaker. An aside, I bought a different product for my wife's consulting work and sent it back. This system is fantastic--clear to both you and the caller, very reliable. She loves it.
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All incoming messages are captioned, so if someone calls and you are not home the message they leave is captioned.Any welcoming or outgoing messaes are not captioned.I hope this helps.
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In my experience, it does not show the caller ID of the 'call waiting' caller. In my opinion, that is only a small drawback of a system that has so many other advantages. I love this phone system. Best I ever had.
577727
No noncomputer robocalls since install. Calls from businesses using actual 'human being' get through (3 or 4). Problems? Can't get caller ID, and if a robocall comes when you are already on the phone--it also comes through. The machine has cut annoying calls to a minimum.
1078827
Does anyone know how to make the answering machine work for line 2 when I am talking on line 1? I have two phone lines connected to it and I can't seem to get that to happen. It just rings and rings.
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We have this unit and although we do use the answering machine, it also receives voice mails and lets you know when a voice mail is waiting. The voice mail notice is in the caller ID area- you only have to glance at the phone to see it, and then go about retrieving it as usual. Good luck in your search for the right system.
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I didn't use the machine's voicemail because I wanted to be able to retrieve my messages from outside the office. Most providers, Comcast, Cox, Century Link allow you to access voicemail from anywhere. However, having said all of this, yes if you don't answer an incoming call while on another line it goes to voicemail whether you use the machine or your service provider's voicemail it doesn't just ring... you can set how many times the phone rings prior to it going to voicemail.
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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
1980212
Thanks for the interest. Predictive Text : NoIncoming calls : It will show the incoming caller ID (Name), if the incoming number already in your phone book (Address book). Thank you. KICKmobiles
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I thought this thing had an answering system, does it work as a stand alone? I gues I ordered the wrong phone. Anyone knows?????????????????r
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This phone system does not have "Talking Caller ID". It does have conventional Caller ID by displaying it on the LCD of the base station phone as well as on the remote phones. We use most of the functionality of this phone system, i.e., bluetooth for cell phone integration, DECT 6.0 for four remote phones plus a DECT 6.0 headset (much better than a bluetooth headset), and all work very well. We use it with a VOIP system and it has excellent voice quality both outgoing and incoming. This is our second generation of AT&T; base/remote/two-line phone systems and our excellent experience with the first generation led us to upgrade to this current generation. We're very happy with this phone system. This phone system does not have "Talking Caller ID". It does have conventional Caller ID by displaying it on the LCD of the base station phone as well as on the remote phones. We use most of the functionality of this phone system, i.e., bluetooth for cell phone integration, DECT 6.0 for four remote phones plus a DECT 6.0 headset (much better than a bluetooth headset), and all work very well. We use it with a VOIP system and it has excellent voice quality both outgoing and incoming. This is our second generation of AT&T; base/remote/two-line phone systems and our excellent... » Read More This phone system does not have "Talking Caller ID". It does have conventional Caller ID by displaying it on the LCD of the base station phone as well as on the remote phones. We use most of the functionality of this phone system, i.e., bluetooth for cell phone integration, DECT 6.0 for four remote phones plus a DECT 6.0 headset (much better than a bluetooth headset), and all work very well. We use it with a VOIP system and it has excellent voice quality both outgoing and incoming. This is our second generation of AT&T; base/remote/two-line phone systems and our excellent experience with the first generation led us to upgrade to this current generation. We're very happy with this phone system. « Show Less
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The base unit includes an aswering machine. The user can set the number of rings for it to answer or shut it off. The volume of the message playback and the ringer can also be adjusted. If the user is not near the answering machine or is screening calls, they can listen on a handset to the voice message as the other party is leaving the message. They can also playback the message on the handests. I love this feature. For example, if I'm busy in the kitchen where I have a handset mounted, I can listen to the message as it is coming in and decide whether to drop everything and aswer it or just let the answering machine record it. The feature can also be shut off if the user doesn't want it. Both the base unit and handsets can be mounted on the wall.
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Yes. It does allow incoming calls to your answering machine. I tested that the 1st day I had it. Also it will call you after you set it each time, but I now find that as agood feature since it lets me know it is activated. I simply hit "ignore call" on the way out my door.
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Wish I could help you out. I sure am not a technician ! When I have a message, I press the bottom of the round dial ( like the 6 o'clock position) and it plays the message. I am connected to Comcast, and if the phone is in use when a message comes in, the light blinks, and I pick up the receiver , punch *99, and then the green talk button, and I can hear the message that was left thru Comcast while my phone was in use.You may want to call customer service at VTECH
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Yes my system do have call screening. I can intercept a call when they are leaving voice message on the answering machine. Panasonic KX-TG47448 DECT 6.0 have it all, caller I.D., screening.intercom,speaker phone and answering machine.