Do I have to have computer on all time to receive calls? what if I put my computer to sleep, will skype phone still ring if someone calls me on skype?
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This device needs a computer on to work. You might be able to wake your computer from sleep mode with the OS or BIOS setting. Look for wake on USB.
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This USB Adapter requires the computer on all the time but if you do not want to use your computer you can use an adapter that just came out and does not require a computer at all (only to configure), you connect it directly to your network.Please take a look at:http://www.freetalkconnect.com/me/http://www.freetalkconnect.com/me/how-does-it-work/
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The system will not call out without a landline. The rest of the system will still function, but it won't call you (or anyone else).
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I have downloaded Skype, however I have never used it so I do not know how well it works.
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You can turn it an turn it on and off but you don't have to press a button to talk.....its good for gaming and with Skype. great deal for the price
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Hi J.R. I do not own this phone. But I am about to buy one (or two) and have read the whole manual already, and I know a lot about Skype, and I think I can answer your questions: 1 - In order to have voicemail on your non-Skype line, you have to subscribe to voicemail with your landline phone company. The device does not do voicemail. But if you do subscribe to voicemail with your landline phone company, then the device will show if you have voicemail waiting for you. 2 - Yes, you can retrieve voicemail from your landline voicemail account. 3 - The only way for a non-Skype landline to call your "Skype number" is for you to have a SkypeIn phone number. You pay Skype to have a SkypeIn phone number. If a caller in your Caller List (already entered into your Caller List) calls you, then yes, you get caller ID and you can see who is calling. But if a stranger calls you who is not in your Skype caller list, you will not see caller ID. I hope this helped you. I am pretty sure my answers are 100% correct.
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The descriptions says "The SkypeIn option receives calls from non-Skype users" but on Skype shop this issue is not mentioned, which was a little odd since this is one important issue..
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Ooma is VOIP hardware, Skype is VOIP software and they work independently from each other and both require an Internet connection. Ooma requires a high speed broadband Internet connection or it won't operate very well...if at all. So to answer your question, as long as you have an Internet connection...you can use Skype which does not require a phone, but requires speakers, a microphone and a webcam. Ooma makes your computer available for phone service with the hardware in the kit...and you will get a phone number assigned to you, but you will have to plug a phone into it to talk.
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You can install skype, and you can make calls, but you must consider that this phone does not have a front camera, so you only be able to talk. Another thing to consider is the low ram memory available for use, despite the phone works great, the skype takes to much memory and sometimes it just closes itself.
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When you said yes. You mean you can call through Skype using this phone just like the way PC/laptop works?
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Hi, I don't have caller ID. So, I don't know. The box that mine came in is a more than a few years old and does not mention caller ID. The box does say that you can take calls while online with V.92 "Modem-On-Hold" and Call waiting if you have call waiting from your phone company and Windows Vista, XP... To find out the information you need, I would suggest going to the www.zoom.com website or calling zoom at 1-617-753-0962 and ask their customer service. When you find out please post the answer on Amazon. I am sure other people would like to know the answer to that too. Sorry, I could not be of more help. Hi, I don't have caller ID. So, I don't know. The box that mine came in is a more than a few years old and does not mention caller ID. The box does say that you can take calls while online with V.92 "Modem-On-Hold" and Call waiting if you have call waiting from your phone company and Windows Vista, XP... To find out the information you need, I would suggest going to the www.zoom.com website or calling zoom at 1-617-753-0962 and ask their customer service. When you find out please post the answer on Amazon. I am sure other people would like to know the answer to that too. Sorry, I... » Read More Hi, I don't have caller ID. So, I don't know. The box that mine came in is a more than a few years old and does not mention caller ID. The box does say that you can take calls while online with V.92 "Modem-On-Hold" and Call waiting if you have call waiting from your phone company and Windows Vista, XP... To find out the information you need, I would suggest going to the www.zoom.com website or calling zoom at 1-617-753-0962 and ask their customer service. When you find out please post the answer on Amazon. I am sure other people would like to know the answer to that too. Sorry, I could not be of more help. « Show Less
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Hi .. this mic is only a mic. In order for you to use it with a phone you need a mixer/pre-amp of some sort with a phone interface. You can use it with Skype on your computer if you use a Blue Microhones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp - about $40 on Amazon. Then you can use it to talk to your callers and listen to them through your computer speakers. If you have a conference phone with an XLR connector this might work but I'm guessing not. Hope this helps. There is also a package on Amazon with 8 of these mics and a pre-amp that could work with a speaker phone as it has outputs that might match your phone system. Then you put a mic in front of each participant. There are push switches to talk buttons so unused mics can be turned off to eliminate background sounds. Hope this helps a bit. It is a pretty decent mic for the price. Enjoy.
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I didn't upgrade Skype. Why upgrade Skype? Its just like Windows. Gets worse after each upgrade. I'm using the default Skype app that came with the unit. Works fine.
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I have a Dell desktop and it is connected by an spnd connection. The computer automatically identifies it and its ready to use. Now just follow the directions to download the skype version you want make your contacts and you are ready to go. According to the directions it also works with Mac. Hope this helps.
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Please check with your cell service provider if they offer software to support such feature. There is no software that does that that comes with the computer that I know of. You can do Skype calls from anywhere where the cell data provider has the coverage, but for cell to cell type of calls you need to check with your wireless service provider.
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You need to sign up with one of SIP providers and configure the phone in accordance with your SIP provider's configuration.Alternatively, use SKYPE. SKYPE is pre-installed and you need to input your SKYPE credential to sign in. If you have SKYPE credit, you can make an outbound call with SKYPE. In SKYPE, you can also obtain your SKYPE phone number to which anyone can call.
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Yes, but to be honest, I've had a lot less trouble with my Skype program since I STOPPED using the phone and just use the computer's speaker's. A computer tech told me to lose the phone. He was right. It's just one more step between good call quality and YOU. The only draw back is that all calls become speaker phone calls. I don't prefer that but the call quality is considerably better on a consistent basis.
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Yes, but you will need a digital, vs an analog, type phone plugged into it. You will then be able to make and receive both Skype and landline calls. Do it every day. Also, it will show whether it is a Skype call or a landline call. ColGilly