Can the answering machine be turned off?
1686472
Sorry, I had to return my VTech because the receiver was cracked and they told me they did not have any more to send me.
1686473
I really don't know. In my house of the 26 years, I did respond to voice mails, if they happened to go to the phone rather than my AT&T; coverage. However, I am having a problem with my phone system in my rental space and I have to call AT&T; regarding retrieving the messages. My service is really messed up and AT&T; has tried to fix it, but I think it needs jands on tech support instead of turning off my internet also for periods of time. Sorry, that I am no help. I try not to buy an answering machine, but there was no choice with this phone.
1855781
She will only be able to "Disable it" when it calls. If she wants to cancel it, someone will have to change the "on-off" switch to "off".
2115367
Yes it can be turned off by pressing the bottom right button on the machine. There will be an audible command and a digital on/off on the base LCD.
1687202
So far, I have not found an "off" button but I haven't read the entire manual. There is a mute button. The volume of the ring can be turned way down or up to super loud. When I turned down the volume of the ringer, it was very quiet.
1069349
I have had no problems when I turn off the answering machine. I very like this phone very much hope this helps
667598
As noted with the previous answers, yes by means of an on/off switch, located on the base unit. Because I do not utilize my phone service `call answering', I DO use my answering machine as it is a great way of screening calls. When I receive unwanted calls, they most often hang up when the answering machine picks up. This also allows me to view those numbers I want to block.
1747967
nc - Yes! Ringer can be turned off; answering system can be turned off. Base and handset have independent ringers, btw.
1356765
no The phone is equipped with a ringer control switch. You can adjust level of ring or shut the ringer off if you prefer.
1843565
yes you can turn off each phone seperately or not. Each also can have their own call tone. No you don't have to hear the recorded message. you can hear or not hear the incoming call.
1936707
I don't use the answering machine at all. I use my internet online message center so it forwards any messages to my cell phone. You can just turn it off if you like. The phone is great!
91495
Yes. You can turn the answering machine off. Then it will just ring-no-answer until they give up.
2087589
yes. go to the menu setting and scroll to ringer volume. it can be turned off completely
911305
I can't figure out how to turn off the ringer...and it is loud. But maybe there is a way. However, if set, it will tell you who is calling...outloud...in a computerized voice. I haven't figured that out either. So...even if you can shut those things off I don't really recommend it. The cordless phone piece sits in a light-weight non-stable, plastic stand. Easy to knock over...very annoying. If you have already purchased, turning the ringer off is in the fine print...I'm sure!
1560673
Yes; On front of base unit, push "answer on" red button to turn off. When red light is off, answering machine is off.
736230
Yes. There is a switch about 1/3 of the way from the top on the right side of the base. Slide it all the way down and that turns off the ringer. The middle setting is for low volume. Thanks for asking, as I learned something useful too.
1954012
Yes, you can shut it off. It will still show the missed calls and also, with our phone company system, shows how many messages you have on their system for each line.
2212122
Yes. I use the phone companies voice mail. You can disable the answering machine using the menu.