Emporia GD61AB Cordless Phone and Answering Machine with Extra Handset

Having an amplified phone is great for keeping the hard of hearing in touch with family and friends, and adding more handsets to your system brings this accessibility to more rooms in the home. The Emporia GD61AB Cordless Phone and Answering Machine with Extra Handset includes two handsets that amplify voices with crystal clear quality, and each handset is made with large buttons for easy dialling and operation.

Up to three Additional GD61AH Handsets can be added to this set.

Key Information

• Receiver volume is amplified by up to 25dB
• Ringer volume is adjustable up to 80dB
• Hearing aid compatible
• Includes answering machine
• Caller ID shown

What's Included?

• 1 x Emporia GD61AB charging cradle with answering machine
• 1 x Charging cradle for extra handset
• 2 x Emporia cordless handsets
• 1 x Standard telephone line cable
• 2 x Power cables
• 4 x Rechargeable batteries
• 1 x User manual

How Loud Is the Emporia GD61AB?

The Emporia GD61AB is a great choice of phone for anyone who's hard of hearing, as it offers loud adjustable volume to find the perfect level for your hearing loss. Emporia are best known for the crystal clear clarity of their reception through any volume, and the receiver volume of the GD61 range can be increased up to 25dB at the touch of a button. The ringing volume is adjustable from a normal volume up to an impressive 80dB, which will be loud enough for the vast majority of users. 

Can I Add More Handsets?

Yes, you can add up to three handsets in addition to the units provided with this product. The Emporia GD61AH Additional Handset is the only handset compatible with the GD61AB Amplified Phone.

How Easy are the Numbers and Keys to See?

The large, high-contrast buttons and brightly illuminated LCD display of this phone make life easy for those with limited vision. The caller ID shows the caller's number and will come up with a name in large, bold letters if their contact information has been saved in the phone book.

What Other Products are in the Emporia GD61 Range?

Three other amplified products are part of the GD61 range, and all these phones are compatible with each other through GAP technology to allow you to create a phone network with up to 5 total handsets:

1. The Emporia GD61 Large Button Cordless Phone for Seniors is similar to the GD61AB but does not include the digital answering machine. If the answering machine is surplus to your requirements then this is the ideal choice for you.
2. The Emporia GD61ABB Amplified Corded Phone and Additional Cordless Handset is an old-school corded house phone with extremely large buttons and an additional cordless handset sold together as a bundle to offer fantastic value for money.
3. The Emporia GD61AH Additional Handset is an extra handset that can be connected to any of the GD61 range for added convenience. This is ideal for people with limited mobility, as it allows extra-loud conversations in multiple rooms.

Is This Phone Suitable for Those Experiencing Memory Loss?

The combination of the clear LCD screen with caller ID and the phonebook can help those with memory loss to keep track of who is calling. You can name the contacts whatever you want, which is useful for making it as easy as possible to tell who the caller is. This feature also makes it easier for the user to call the correct person.

How Easy is the Emporia GD61AB Phone for Seniors to Use?

The Emporia GD61AB is designed to be as easy to set up and use as possible. Simply plug the phone into your telephone socket and the phone will do the rest. The digital answering machine is also made to be simple to use, with clearly labelled and easy to navigate menus.

Key Features and Benefits of the GD61AB Amplified Phone

• Includes two amplified handsets to bring extra-loud phone conversations to multiple areas
• Digital answering machine features an integrated flash memory with a recording capacity of 60 minutes
• You can also listen to your messages away from home with the remote access feature (with a security code)
• There are full voice menus in German, English, French and Italian, ideal for those with limited vision
• Easy to navigate menu is perfect for less technologically-savvy users
• Flash memory backup of the answerphone messages stores messages even in the event of a power failure
• Can still make calls during a power failure for added peace of mind
• Large, high-contrast keys to make dialling easier
• Large, illuminated LCD display ideal for those with limited vision
• Hands free feature, simple to use and easy to activate
• Phone book with up to 50 memory slots
• Multilingual menus that are available in 16 different languages

Technical Specifications

• NiMH batteries: 400 mAh
• Standby battery time: Up to 100 hours
• Continuous operation battery time: Up to 10 hours
• Hands free mode battery time: Up to 2 hours
• Inside building range: Up to 50 metres
• Outdoors range: Up to 300 metres
• Dimensions: 18 x 5.3 x 3cm
• Weight: 112g

Applying for VAT Relief

This product is elligible for VAT relief. This means that if you are buying the item and have a chronic condition or illness (such as being hard of hearing, partially deaf or deaf), you can automatically deduct the VAT from the product at checkout.

Please visit our VAT Exemption Page to find out more about eligibility for VAT exemption, as certain rules apply to elligibility as determined by HMRC.

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If you'd like more information regarding VAT Relief, please contact our customer care team on 020 7501 1101 and we'll be happy to talk you through the process.

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Delivery - Fast, Free UK Delivery

This item is usually dispatched by Royal Mail post or better and, when in stock, is usually dispatched the same day if ordered before 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The delivery expectation of Royal Mail is 1 to 3 working days.

Please call our Amplified Telephones customer care team on 020 7501 1101 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.

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