Emporia GD61ABB Amplified Corded Phone and Additional Cordless Handset
For many older users, worries about complicated set-up put them off from having integrated phone systems, well you no longer need worry about hassle setting your phone network up! The Emporia GD61ABB Amplified Corded Phone and Additional Cordless Handset are designed to connect at the touch of a button, they also feature extremely large keys and 25dB amplification to make communication simple and easy. These phones can also be supplemented with up to four additional handsets.
Key Information
- Receiver volume amplified by up to 25dB
- Ringer volume of up to 80dB
- Hearing aid compatible
- Answering machine included
- Caller ID shown
- Visible red LED ringer light
What's Included?
- 1 x Emporia GD61ABB Amplified Corded Phone
- 1 x Additional Emporia Cordless Handset
- 1 x Charging cradle for the cordless handset
- 2 x Phone cables (one for each phone)
- 1 x Power cable
- 2 x Rechargeable batteries for the cordless handset
- 1 x User Manual
How Loud Are the Emporia GD61ABB Amplified Phone Receivers?
The Emporia GD61ABB has been designed specifically for the hard of hearing, and thanks to the highly adjustable volume it can be used by people with a wide range of hearing levels. Emporia are well known in the industry for the crystal clear voice clarity of their phones and the receiver volume can be increased up to 25dB at the touch of a button.
How Loud is the Emporia GD61ABB Ringer?
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. This phone also includes a large red LED light that will flash when receiving an incoming call.
What Features Does the Answering Machine Include?
The digital answering machine features an integrated flash memory with a recording capacity of up to 60 minutes. It also allows you to listen to messages away from home using a three digit security code and has the capacity to record your own voicemail announcement off up to 120 seconds.
How Easy are the Numbers and Keys to See?
Both phones feature large, clearly labelled and easy to read buttons that are perfect for people with limited vision. The large and well separated buttons are also particularly good for people with limited dexterity or involuntary movement such as those with Parkinson's or cerebral palsy.
What Other Products are in the Emporia GD61 Range?
Three other fantastic products are part of the GD61 range, all these phones are compatible with each other through GAP technology and allow you to create a phone network with up to 4 additional handsets:
- The Emporia GD61 Large Button Cordless Phone for Seniors is a simple and intuitive phone that affords you the freedom of a cordless phone combined with the ease-of-use of a large button, old-school corded phone.
- The Emporia GD61AB Cordless Phone and Answering Machine is similar to the GD61, however it also includes a digital answering machine with up to 60 minutes of recorded message time.
- 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 you to have a phone in multiple rooms.
How Easy is the Emporia GD61AB Phone for Seniors to Use?
A phone book with up to 59 memory slots makes it simple to get in touch with friends and family, there's a simple redial function that can be used to call people back and the GAP technology allows you to link up to 4 additional handsets with no hassle. The menus have been designed to be as easy to navigate as possible, and are available in an impressive 16 languages.
Is This Phone Suitable for Alzheimer's and Other Conditions Affecting Memory?
This phone features several great features for those experiencing memory loss including three clearly labelled speed dial keys on the larger, corded handset to make it easy to get in touch. This phone also features the ability to save relevant contacts in a phonebook which then appear on the caller ID to help make it as clear to the user as possible who's calling.
What Other Features Does This Phone Have?
- There are voice menu's in German, English, French and Italian which is ideal for those with limited vision
- Flash memory backup of the answerphone messages keeps your messages safe even during power failure
- Also capable of making calls in the event of a power outage
- Hands free feature, is simple to use and easy to activate
- Redial function available for the last five numbers called
- Multilingual menus that are available in 16 different languages
- Ten different ringtones to choose from
- Battery levels are clearly indicated on the display
- If the battery is running out it will emit a clearly audible warning to alert you
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