Geemarc AmpliDECT 295 Photo Amplified Cordless Telephone and Four Additional Photo Handsets
If you often find yourself missing a phone call because you can't rush to it in time, using a cordless system with more than just one handset might make life easier for you. The Geemarc AmpliDECT 295 Photo Amplified Cordless Telephone and Four Additional Photo Handsets includes a cordless telephone, plus three extra cordless handsets, which allows you to have excellent amplified telephone connection in up to five rooms of the house.
Having trouble pairing your photo handsets? Check out our AmpliDECT 295 Photo Handset Pairing Guide.
Key Information
- Receiver Volume: Up to 30dB
- Handset Ringing Volume: Up to 75dB
- Base Ringing Volume: Up to 80dB
- Hearing aid compatible
- Answering machine
- Power cord
- Caller ID (if offered by your service provider)
What's Included?
To make sure you can easily answer the phone anywhere in the home, the Photo Pack includes:
How Loud Is This Amplified Telephone?
Both the cordless telephone and the additional handsets feature adjustable receiving volume that goes up to 30dB. The ringtone on the handset goes up to 75dB, while the ringtone on the base goes up to 80dB.
Why Might I Need Additional Handsets?
Having multiple handsets located in different rooms of the house has two main benefits, the first being that you are always in closer proximity to a phone at any given moment, meaning you'll be more likely to hear the phone ring. This also means that you won't have to go as far to pick up the phone, so there's less chance of missing the call before you reach the receiver.
Are Other Multi-Packs Available?
If you do not require this many handsets, there are other bundle options available. Please see below for more details.
How Easy to Set Up Is This Pack?
The process of setting up the cordless phone and then connecting the additional handset is very straightforward:
- First, you will need to set up the corded base by plugging the adaptor into a power socket and the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL filter.
- To install the cordless handset, insert the supplied batteries and charge the handset by placing it face forward in the base.
- You can install and charge the Photo Handset in the same manner. To connect it with the base, first place the base in "Registration Mode".
- Then replace the handset on the charging cradle, as which point a red LED will flash to indicate the registration is in process. Once the registration process is complete, you will hear a confirmation tone. It may take up to 60 seconds to complete the registration.
You can learn more about how to set up this cordless system by viewing the user manuals linked below:
User Manual for the Base and Phone |
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User Manual for the Cordless Handset |
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Can I Connect This Phone to My Internet Modem?
Yes, if you subscribe to a digital phone line from your landline provider, this phone can be connected by plugging the telephone cord directly into your internet modem.
Does the Phone Light Up When Receiving a Call?
When an incoming call is detected, the red LED light at the top of each handset will illuminate. This light brightly and steadily flashes, clearly signifying that a call is on the line.
How Many Additional Handsets Can I Connect?
The Geemarc AmpliDECT 295 Photo Amplified Cordless Telephone allows you to connect up to four additional handsets, meaning that this bundle provides the maximum number of handsets you can possibly connect to the base. Please do not purchase any additional handsets with this bundle, as you will not be able to pair more than four at a time.
The base can be connected with up to four additional handsets
Is This Suitable for Users with Dementia?
The AmpliDECT 295 Amplified Telephone is designed to be easy to use, even for those who might find using a traditional cordless phone overwhelming. The "Auto Answer" function allows the user to answer a call by simply picking up the handset from its cradle, without having to press any buttons. This is ideal for users who are used to answering the phone this way.
Moreover, the base comes with 10 photo buttons, which allows you to call those closest to you by pressing a single button. Each extra handset also comes with four photo buttons of their own. You can use this easy-to-use template to upload your own pictures, and then print them out in the right size for the photo phone buttons.
The base is equipped with photo buttons for easier dialling
The cordless handset features four photo buttons as well. You can use this template to print your images to fit on the cordless handset.
You can add your own pictures to the handset as well
Does This Phone Feature Caller ID?
Yes, this phone can display Caller ID, providing that it is supplied in your current package by your service provider. It will store the last 50 numbers, allowing you to scroll back through previous calls for reference.
Can I Set A Distinct Ring for Each Caller?
Yes, you can set a different ring for each caller in your phonebook, allowing the user to easily identify the caller by sound alone. Each AmpliDECT 295 handset features five standard rings and five polyphonic rings, while the base itself features five standard rings. This provides plenty of room for customisation to ensure important numbers can have a distinct ring.
How Do I Apply the Photos?
The photo buttons can be flipped up, at which point you can easily insert the photos that you have cut to size. The diagram below shows the process of placing your photos into the photo buttons.
How Do I Use the Photo Buttons?
See the two videos below for some guides on using your phone's photo buttons:
Helpful Video Guides
Take a look at the videos below for some helpful tips on setup and troubleshooting for your Geemarc AmpliDECT 295 Phone:
How to Pair Your PhotoDECT Handset
For more assistance pairing your photo handset to your AmpliDECT 295 system, watch the video guides below:
How Is the 295 Amplified Telephone Powered?
The base and the charging cradle for the cordless handset need to be connected to a mains via power adaptors included with this purchase. The handset and the extra handsets each come with a rechargeable battery pack. Both the cordless phone and the extra handset will last for two days on standby. The cordless phone allows for 10 hours of continuous talk time, while each extra handset allows for eight hours of talk time.
Does This Set Include an Answering Machine?
Yes, the telephone base includes an answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. The answering machine can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of approximately 15 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users of your phone.
Which Phones Are Compatible with This Additional Handset?
This additional handset is also compatible with the following products:
Technical Specifications
- Phonebook capacity: up to 50 numbers
- Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Russian
- Battery: Ni-Mh 2.4V 600mA
- Standby time: 2 days
- Continuous talk time: 10 hours
- Range:
- Indoor: 50 metres
- Outdoor: 300 metres
- Handset dimensions (LxWxD): 172 x 55 x 25mm
- Base station dimensions (WxDxH): 136 x 91 x 105mm