VTech - Amplified Corded/Cordless Answering System with Big Buttons Display - White

Name: VTech - Amplified Corded/Cordless Answering System with Big Buttons Display - White
Brand: VTech
SKU: 6385823
Rating: 4.2 (39 reviews)

Model: SN5147

SKU: 6385823

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Key Specs
- Speakerphone: true
- Bluetooth Enabled: false (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Expandable: true
- Frequency: 1.9GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- Paging Locator: true
- Answering System Included: true
- Visual Ringer: true (Visual ring indication of a telephone is important for the hearing impaired, for use in noisy locations (or where ear protection is used), for fast or critical response environments, or for locations where audible ring volumes need to be lower to minimize)
General
- Brand: VTech
- Model Number: SN5147
- Product Name: Amplified Corded/Cordless Answering System with Big Buttons Display
- Color: White
- Keypad Location: Handset
Dimensions
- Product Width: 7.83 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.25 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Backlit Keypad: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Volume Control: true
- Time/Day Stamp: true
- Intercom: true (Allow two or more people to carry on a conversation over a wired circuit.)
- Display Type: LCD
- Dialing Mode(s): Pulse, Tone
- Call Waiting: true
- Caller ID: true
- New-Message Indicator: true
- Number Of Incoming Lines: 1
- Remote Access: true
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Call Conferencing: true
- Message Counter Display: true
Call Functions
- Flash Function: true
- Hold Button: false
- Mute Function: true
- Redial: true
- Conference Call Capability: Yes
Included
- Handsets Included: true
- Number Of Expansion Base Stations Included: 1
- Number Of Expansion Handsets Included: 1
Compatibility
- Hearing Aid Compatible: true
- Expansion Handset Compatibility: 4
- Number Of Expansion Handsets Supported: 4
- Number Of Expansion Base Stations Supported: 1
Storage
- Caller ID Memory: 50 gigabytes
- Phone Book Memory Size: 50 gigabytes
- Speed Dial Memory: true
- Total Record Time: 22 minutes
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
Other
- UPC: 735078041173

Designed for seniors or the hearing impaired, the VTech SN5147 Amplified Corded/Cordless Senior Phone System with 90dB Extra Loud Visual Ringer, Big Buttons & Large Display comes with features to make hearing and dialing calls easier than ever. With big butttons, large displays, and a full-duplex speakerphone on each device, this senior-friendly telephone system takes the guesswork out of dialing calls. Attach a photo to each of the four phone speed dial buttons on the Photo Dial handset and call frequently dialed phone numbers with one touch for quick access to freinds and family. Increase the volume of incoming sound on this VTech SN5147 Amplied corded/Cordless Senior Phone System with 90dB Extra-Loud Visual Ringer, Big Buttons & Large Display by up to 50 decibels, making conversations easier to hear and understand. You can say goodbye to unwanted calls with this amplified telephone thanks to smart call blocker. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked for ever ringing through-even the first time. You can also permanently black list up to 1,000 numbers with one touch.

50dB Audio Assist®: Temporarily increases overall volume by up to 50dB and enhances sound frequencies that make speech easier to understand.
90dB ringer volume: The extra-loud ringer makes it easy to hear incoming calls throughout your home.
Digital answering system : Digitally record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements, and memos. The system also allows for instant playback, selective save or delete, and skipping or repeating messages from the handset and base.
Smart call blocker: Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through—even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist up to 1,000 numbers with one touch.
Photo dial : Never forget whose number is whose. Program eight frequently dialed phone numbers and attach a photo to each one for convenient speed dialing.
Big buttons, large display : Oversized buttons and an easy-to-read display screen make the system super easy and comfortable to use.
Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones: Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak and be heard at the same time, for conversations that are more true to life.
Digital answering system voice guide: Setting up your system just got easier. Talking prompts walk you through the setup of your new phone's digital answering system, so you can be confident it's ready to record.
Caller ID announce: Screening calls has never been easier. The handset and base announce the name of the caller, so you don't have to scramble for the handset to see who's calling.
Visual ringing indicator: A light on the top of the handset and base unit flashes when the telephone rings, signaling an incoming call. This feature is especially helpful for those who are hearing impaired.
Expandable up to 4 handsets with only one phone jack: uses SN5107 or SN5307 accessory handsets (sold separately). Additional handsets can be placed anywhere in your home or office near an outlet, making this system convenient, flexible and easy to use.
Cordless and corded handsets: Enjoy the freedom and mobility of a cordless handset and the confidence of knowing the location of the corded unit. This system eliminates the frantic search for a ringing cordless phone.
Line power mode: Make and receive calls using the corded handset and base keypad during an outage. This system uses power generated from the telephone line so backup batteries are not necessary.
Caller ID/call waiting—50 name and number caller ID history: Handset displays the name, number, time, and date of incoming calls.
50dB Audio Assist®: Temporarily increases overall volume by up to 50dB and enhances sound frequencies that make speech easier to understand.
90dB ringer volume: The extra-loud ringer makes it easy to hear incoming calls throughout your home.
Digital answering system : Digitally record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements, and memos. The system also allows for instant playback, selective save or delete, and skipping or repeating messages from the handset and base.
Smart call blocker: Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through—even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist up to 1,000 numbers with one touch.
Photo dial : Never forget whose number is whose. Program eight frequently dialed phone numbers and attach a photo to each one for convenient speed dialing.
Big buttons, large display : Oversized buttons and an easy-to-read display screen make the system super easy and comfortable to use.
Full Duplex Handset and Base Speakerphones: Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak and be heard at the same time, for conversations that are more true to life.
Digital answering system voice guide: Setting up your system just got easier. Talking prompts walk you through the setup of your new phone's digital answering system, so you can be confident it's ready to record.
Caller ID announce: Screening calls has never been easier. The handset and base announce the name of the caller, so you don't have to scramble for the handset to see who's calling.
Visual ringing indicator: A light on the top of the handset and base unit flashes when the telephone rings, signaling an incoming call. This feature is especially helpful for those who are hearing impaired.
Expandable up to 4 handsets with only one phone jack: uses SN5107 or SN5307 accessory handsets (sold separately). Additional handsets can be placed anywhere in your home or office near an outlet, making this system convenient, flexible and easy to use.
Cordless and corded handsets: Enjoy the freedom and mobility of a cordless handset and the confidence of knowing the location of the corded unit. This system eliminates the frantic search for a ringing cordless phone.
Line power mode: Make and receive calls using the corded handset and base keypad during an outage. This system uses power generated from the telephone line so backup batteries are not necessary.
Caller ID/call waiting—50 name and number caller ID history: Handset displays the name, number, time, and date of incoming calls.

Whats Included

VTech SN5147 Amplified DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System
VTech SN5147 Amplified DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System

Product Manuals

Q: How do I delete direct memory phone numbers?

A: Hi - Here's how you can delete a speed dial/memory numbers on the VTech SN5147. 1. Press MENU on the cordless handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the arrow down button to scroll to Direct memory, then press SELECT. 3. Press the arrow down button to scroll to M1, M2, M3, or M4. When the desired entry displays, press SELECT. 4. Press the arrow down button to scroll to DELETE, then press SELECT. The handset displays Confirm? 5. Press SELECT to confirm. Hope this helps!

Q: Does this phone light up when someone calls? Is it for hard of hearing people?

A: Kathy - The VTech SN5147 is designed for elderly customers because of the amplified ringer and audio. The display screen of the cordless handset will also light up when a call comes in. Thank you, -VTech Support

Q: how does the picture function work ?

A: The picture function allows you to pre-program frequently called numbers into the phone, then there’s a little plastic film that pops out so you can put a little photo of the people at those frequently called numbers (ie: Family members) on the buttons. When they need to call, they just look at the photo of who they want to call, and press that photo button. The phone will dial automatically whatever number you’ve pre-programmed for that photo. I hope that information helps. My Parents like the phone because the volume gets really loud so they can hear better.

Q: Can this phone be used by someone that has a pacemaker? Thanks

A: Hi - Yes, the VTech SN5147 can be used by users of implanted cardiac pacemakers with precautions. Thank you!

Q: Are the number of rings adjustable (more than 4), and if so, how do I increase the number of rings. Thank you!

A: Hi - Yes, the built-in answering system of the VTech SN5147 can be set to pick up between 2-6 rings. Here's how you can change the # of rings. 1. Using the cordless handset, press the MENU button. 2. Press the arrow down button to scroll to Answering sys, then press MENU. 3. Press the arrow down button to scroll to Ans Sys setup, then press MENU. 4. Press the arrow down button to scroll to # of rings, then press MENU. 5.Press the arrow up or down to scroll to your desired setting, then press MENU. Thank you, -VTech Support

Q: Is it compatible with our existing Vtech handset which we use now? For example, we would have the big button base in one room, the accompanying handset in another room and then our old handset in another room? (Also, could we keep the old base as well?

A: Marie - The compatible expansion handset for the VTech SN5147 is the model SN5107. You can install both telephone system on the same line as extension phones but features are not shared. Thank you, -VTech Support

Q: Can this phone be connected to the voip system which uses the internet?

A: Hi - The VTech SN5147 can be connected to a VOIP landline service. Thank you, -VTech Support

Q: Can this phone be used in place of a cell phone? Meaning can my grandmother transfer her jitterbug cell phone number to this phone?

A: Nick - The VTech SN5147 requires physical connection to an active landline service to work. You may need to contact the cellular phone number to check if they can port the cellular phone number to a regular landline. Thank you, -VTech Support

Customers are saying

Customers commend the amplified answering system's loud volume and clear sound quality, making it ideal for users with hearing difficulties. They also appreciate the large buttons and display, contributing to ease of use. However, some customers found the setup process somewhat challenging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Phone!!
This is a wonderful phone for my 105 year old mom who lives in an assisted living facility and is hard of hearing and has macular degeneration and cannot see anything immediately in front of her. I programmed all the eight top keys with my phone number, and I put raised stickers of flowers on those keys so that she could feel the difference between those keys and the keys with the numbers on them. So all she has to do is press any of those raised keys by feeling for them, and the phone automatically calls me. If she doesn’t pick up the handset before pressing those one of those keys, the phone automatically goes to speaker phone. It is very loud. She does have to pick up the handset and put it down again in order to hang up the phone. The accompanying cordless phone has a display which is needed to program those 8 keys at the top of the corded phone. This phone is a godsend for my mom and me. We can talk to each other by phone again!
Posted 1 year ago by CaroleN
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For mom
I purchased this phone for my mother who is 89, hard of hearing and has loss of eyesight. It did take me a while to program. I had to watch a you tube video as instructions weren’t that great. That’s the reason for 4 stars. Buttons are nice and big, and volume can be set very high. I think she will have trouble playing back answering machine until she memorizes those buttons as they are small. I wish cards were included to wright names on and place where pictures would go. I used hot pink sticky notes. I placed the handset by her chair and purchased an additional handset and placed by her bed.
Posted 3 years ago by Lucylou1
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Vtech- SN5147 amplified phone
Purchased as a gift for elderly relative. The positive is that the volume can be turned up louder than most phones and that it works with a hearing aid. The only negative is that the phone can be too complicated for some elderly people. I think a simple design would be better for many seniors. I think too many options can complicate the phone. Also this product has one corded phone and one cordless phone. The cordless does not have the memory buttons with pictures just the m1, m2, m3 m4 with no place to label. (picture option for pre-programming numbers for speed dial)
Posted 4 years ago by Gldngrl