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...
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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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I have never experienced that event. However, I never got the machine to block numbers that were a nuisance. I found that having ID Caller on my phone to identify the caller. If it is someone/thing I do not know, I do not answer. Works every time!
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I use Comcast Digital Voice in Colorado and get a "phone call" that shows up in my caller ID every 10 minutes from the time someone leaves a voicemail. Fills up the caller ID rather quickly when I'm at work. Tried toggling the first ring feature off and then on with no change. If anyone knows of a workaround other than getting a new phone I'd love to hear it. REALLY disappointed in this phone so far.
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Gary,Were you able to find a phone which shows number of messages?We are in the same boat, this is the only reason we have not bought thisphone yet. I am looking for a similar Panasonic model with thatcapability.Thanks,junaid
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None,it doesn't work that way all calls go through your Caller ID and Answering Machine.As two other people have commented on this,i couldn't have said it better myself,if you buy it you won't believe the quiet you'll get from it.I'm still very happy with mine,this was a wise investment on my part.
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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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Device projects the ringing signal then voice asks "in coming call from Bob Jones would you like to answer or refuse call?" If I say yes then I am connected to the caller and may start talking. I do have an iPhone and enabled voice commands so I can't tell you if it is the Roadster or my iPhone speaking?
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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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Looks like Google team solved inbound and outbound caller ID problems. I tested on both of my Google Voice accounts that weren't displaying caller IDs properly for the past two weeks, and both of them are now in working order. Setups in Google Voice account: Setting -&gt; Voice Setting -&gt; Calls -&gt; Caller ID (Incoming) -&gt; [x] Display caller's number Setting -&gt; Voice Setting -&gt; Calls -&gt; Caller ID (Outgoing) -&gt; [x] Display my Google Voice number Referred to the thread in Google Voice help forum as followed: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/voice/thread?fid=49c21d292e80ff6500049d6f011e0f37
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Mine came with instructions. I have never answered from the base. Now when the phone rings they all ring also when the answering machine answers it plays on all phone if you don't answer your call.
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Yes, when you set it up you have that option. What I don't know is how to set it up so I can stop the incoming message by picking up the phone--think that's a problem with my phone setup, not the machine. I have splitters, used to work with old machine, but now I think have to rearrange the splitter situation.
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does this mean you can only use voice when text messaging? I should have my phone by august 3rd. Thanks!
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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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I've never used the answering machine. There is a little light on the answering machine that probably blinks for a voice message.
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I don't get what u r doing. I will pick up if u r not home, but what if u pick the phone up and hear a fax tone, Can u send a code on the keypad to have the fax pick up while u r in another room?Can u use an answerphone to get voice messages?I used Norton Fax software. It was nice because it did Fax and Voice on the same line and put everything on your hard drive. I hoped hardware could do this without the PC.Is there any hope?
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Yes yes. It is function exactly as what you are expecting. Showing the caller ID and you can talk via it as long as the product has the microphone. However, if it does not say it has a speaker then you can not talk thru it. YOu can only get alert (showing the caller ID).
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Hello Zim, I have the 1856 and the caller ID is not Audible on this one.. If anything I would Google about the phone. Have a great day.