Can it be set up to Not Ring, But Make Calls W/out p/c Currently using google voice and magic jack. We understand this can be used independently without the p/c being on and think this is great, however what we'd like to know is if it can be configured to send incoming calls to voicemail instead of ringing. If so, can we do this while still allowing us the flexibility to pick up the phone and make a call without the p/c being turned on. Can it be set up to Not Ring, But Make Calls W/out p/c Currently using google voice and magic jack. We understand this can be used independently without the p/c being on and think this is great,... » Read More Can it be set up to Not Ring, But Make Calls W/out p/c Currently using google voice and magic jack. We understand this can be used independently without the p/c being on and think this is great, however what we'd like to know is if it can be configured to send incoming calls to voicemail instead of ringing. If so, can we do this while still allowing us the flexibility to pick up the phone and make a call without the p/c being turned on. « Show Less
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You can definitely port numbers to VoIP services that support porting. Services such as Callcentric, Voip.ms and FutureNine all support porting landline and mobile numbers to their services.Today, Google Voice will only port mobile numbers to their service. Therefore, you will need to port your Vonage number to a mobile service and then port it to GV.See the user forum at the Obihai web site for more details on porting.
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Yes. You can make incoming calls go to voicemail yet continue to make calls with the OBi + Google Voice. From the phone attached to the OBi device (not magic jack), dial *78 - This is the star-code for Do-Not-Disturb. All in-bound calls will go to voicemail (or other forwarding phones). You may continue to make calls using Google Voice, or any configured VoIP or Line (OBi110 only) service. To disable Do-Not-Disturb dial *79 from the attached phone.
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you need to buy a prepaid from tmobile and port your Vonage to it. after that is completed, you will be able to port it out to google voice. it's not big deal and it costs around $40 to do it if you have the phone compatible with tmobile or $50 with the phone included ($30 for tmobile and $20 for porting to google voice) all in all, including obi 110 the cost is about $100.00 and that means less three months of Vonage fees. totally worth it!
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Can you port phone numbers? I currently use Vonage and would like to switch to Obi110. However, I really would like to keep my current Vonage phone number. Possible? Thanks for input!
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@Ken "I have found it will not allow me to dial up an automated voice message system" - this problem applied to flip phones when they were left shut. Newer phones do not have this problem. If you are still using a flip phone, leave it open!
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The phone will work as a telephone. The caller ID and answering functions need the power cord. Also the ring without the external power is different. I just tested the phone with and without the power cord to check this answer.
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you can dial without this device through google voice. This device is simply linking your standard phone to google voice. The program used with this device allows you to dial with your keyboard and also with a phone connected into the rear jack. The only downside is this device can only be used when the computer is turned on and the internet is active. There are devices that hookup directly to your internet router which do not require the PC to be on.
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I think that is just the way it's designed, for privacy when you have company, for example, so they can't listen. I have not tried listening on the handset after it rings, but maybe that is how you screen the calls. Thwy have a really good customer service department, you could call them during business hours. Im curious myself now! I do like how I dont have to listen to my own outgoing message every time it picks up like my last phone. That is why I did not by a Uniden again.
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you do it from the phone, you can get messages or anything from the phone just read the directions, it's a little complicated if your not computer savvy, I never thought of that, shut the ringer off and the light will still blink, I have had a few romantic moment's ruined over the phone ringing, you can turn the volume off on the answering machine too, thanks I have it figured out now when my other girlfriend comes over and the other one calls, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey, you can't make a call with just the headset. you have to use your phone. I will like to recommended you to buy it tho. It's one of the best I have ever use. I'm being honest with you bro. I never had a problem with it.
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Yes, you can answer phone calls and have phone conversations through this system. How do I answer calls on the PUMP? When you have an incoming call click play to answer the call. How do I reject calls on the PUMP? When you have an incoming call double click play to reject the call. How do I end a call on the PUMP? When you want to end an active call click play to end the call. Does the PUMP support voice answer? The PUMP features simple one touch controls to answer or reject a call. It does not feature voice answer. Does the PUMP have caller name announce? The PUMP does not have caller name announce. Does the PUMP have voice control or voice commands? The PUMP does not feature voice control or voice commands but does allow you to connect to your phone to use this feature via a simple double click on the play button. How do I access siri/google now/ voice dialing? Double click the play button. Some phones do not support this feature. Some require that the phone be passcode-unlocked in order for this feature to work. How do I cancel siri/google now/ voice dialing? Double click the play button with siri/google now/ voice dialing is active. Some phones do not allow you to cancel this. Can I use the Pump to redial? No, you cannot redial via the PUMP. Will the PUMP work with my computer to Skype chat and listening to music? Yes, as long as your computer has the latest Bluetooth drivers to enable audio playback. Refer to your computer manufacturer for driver information and updates. Will the PUMP work with my Bluetooth enabled landline handset? Uniden and Panasonic Bluetooth-enabled landline devices usually requires HFP in order to connect. The PUMP is enabled with both handsfree and headset profile.
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No, this telephone doesn't have an audible signal. You can setup the telephone to display that you have a new voicemail on the handsets.
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The friend I found this phone for uses Verizon voice mail, and didn't want the answering machine to pick up first. Just set the pick up sequence so the phone doesn't answer or turn it off completely.
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I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone... » Read More I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone « Show Less
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I have the same phone and the same issue. I turned off voicemail as the "solution". This issue is not due to a limitation with the phone. The issue is with all skype phones. There is no workarounds as far as I can find. I am considering getting an ooma phone instead.
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If the TeleZapper doesn't work it's because the robocalling system ignores the "this number is not in service" tones that the TeleZapper produces. Since the TeleZapper was introduced, the designers of robocalling systems have gotten more aggressive and many of them simply ignore the tones that the TeleZapper produces. That's not the fault of the TeleZapper. That said, the difference between the two settings chosen by the slide switch on the bottom of the unit (as explained in the user manual that comes with the unit) is that in the "advanced" mode it delivers the full tone sequence (several tones long), in the more basic mode is sends only the first tone of the sequence, which with well-behaved robocallers cancels the call immediately. The full tone sequence is annoying to humans, so the simpler one tone sequence is preferred by some people. I know that the TeleZapper actually works at least some of the time because I do get robocalls where as soon as the TeleZapper sends out its tones the line goes dead. But I also get other robocalls that not only ignore the TeleZapper tones but proceed to leave a message on my voicemail, which is actually illegal, but they do it anyway, because they are scum.
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This system works just like any regular phone with a VOIP system, as long as you have a VOIP router, to which you can hook up the phones. I myself use the Uniden model w/out the answering machine together with the Vonage service (Vonage provides voicemail, no need for an answering machine) without any trouble. Caller-ID works great.
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Hi there, As I mentioned in the review I don't use it for the voicemails set up because I have magic jack which sends all the voicemails to my Email inbox where I listen to the audio clip there. It's really nice that way. So I have no idea if you can listen to the messages through the handset. Thinking back I vaguely remember listening to the messages on the handset, however I can't be sure. Feel free to search on google...or at vtech.com Or lastly...I would just call them at 1-800-595-9511Best of luck!
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Yes I just installed this system in my house, and I have magic jack. Works great. Very pleased with the system. When it goes off it takes about 10 seconds to call my cell phone.
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It is my understanding that since you have to pay extra for voice mail from the phone company ...it is added toyour wire service coming in and will intercept your calls after so many rings.. then your phone will beep whenyou pick up the receiver to let you know you have a message(s). To be sure ..just call the phone company and ask them if having a plain touchtone phone is all you need for their voice mail system to work. Voice mail has been around longer than these newer fancy phones.