Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this phone system have a call waiting feature?

• A:Answer Yes, this VTech phone system includes caller ID and call waiting features.

Q: QuestionCan I block unwanted calls with this phone system?

• A:Answer Yes, this system has a smart call block directory that allows you to block up to 1,000 numbers.

Q: QuestionDoes this phone system have a speakerphone?

• A:Answer Yes, this VTech phone system features full duplex handsets and base speakerphones.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum recording time on the answering system?

• A:Answer The answering system allows you to digitally record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages.

Q: QuestionHow many handsets come with this VTech phone system?

• A:Answer This VTech phone system includes five handsets.

Q: QuestionWhere can I buy an extra unit? I need 7 phones.

Asked 5 years ago by PogiMariaEva.

• A:Answer Hi - The compatible accessory cordless handset for the model IS8151-5 is the model IS8101. The telephone base can accommodate up to 12 cordless handsets. Thank you! - VTech Support

  Answered 5 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this phone have call blocking, and if so, how many numbers will it remember?

Asked 5 years ago by ddrifter.

• A:Answer Ddrifter - Yes. The IS8151-5 comes with a Smart Call Blocker feature which allows your phone system to screen ALL home calls. You can block a total of 1000 entries from this telephone model.

  Answered 5 years ago by VTech_Support

  
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Q: QuestionThis does connect to the land line , right?

Asked 5 years ago by Mapleguys.

• A:Answer Absolutely.

  Answered 5 years ago by wncmtnmanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the expected talk time on a fully charged battery?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi - The operating time of the handset battery of the VTech IS8151-5 when fully charged are as follows: Talk time (cordless handset) is 15 hours, Talk time (cordless handset speakerphone) is 6 hours, Standby time is 10 days. The operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. Thank you! - VTech Support

  Answered 5 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team

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Q: QuestionCan this phone have a hands-free device connected to it, and if so what type of connection/port does it have? Thank you.

Asked 4 years ago by Sam.

• A:Answer Sam - The VTech IS8151-5 is compatible with a cordless headset model IS6200 or you can connect a 2.5mm corded headset. Thank you! - VTech Support

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Q: QuestionIs there an audible beep for when you have a message or just the message on the screen?

Asked 5 years ago by Mara.

• A:Answer Mara - Yes, the VTech IS8151-5 has a message alert tone feature that allows the telephone base to beep every 10 seconds when there is new unheard messages. Thank you, -VTech Support

  Answered 5 years ago by VTech_Support

  
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Q: QuestionHow is the handset for people with hearing aids....

Asked 4 years ago by Hearing.

• A:Answer Hi- The VTech IS8151-5 meets or exceeds all FCC regulations and is TIA-1083 compliant. Thank you! - VTech Support

  Answered 4 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team

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Q: QuestionIs there an indicator that you have a message on the handsets or is their only a message on the screen?

Asked 5 years ago by Lulu.

• A:Answer Each handset shows messages.

  Answered 5 years ago by wncmtnmanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe accessory handset as advised is Model IS8101. But where can I find one? I’ve been searching but so far no luck. Please tell me Where.

Asked 5 years ago by Orim.

• A:Answer Orim - The VTech IS8101 is available through us. Please contact VTech Customer Support for further assistance at 1-800-595-9511. We are open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. When calling, please have your model number handy: IS8101. Thank you! - VTech Support

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Q: QuestionVTech: IS8151-5; Can a prefix of " *82 1 " or a "1" be inserted (by default) ahead of area code # in phonebook directory? Like: 1-000-000-0000 so when I dial that # later, no need for me to edit to include prefix.

Asked 3 years ago by TracV.

• A:Answer Hi - The VTech IS8151-5 is not capable of adding digits on the directory list automatically. The phonebook entries have to saved manually including the *82 or 1. Thank you, -VTech Support

  Answered 3 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team

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Q: QuestionWill IS 815-5 work without land line with cell phone. Do have internet

Asked 4 years ago by Horst.

• A:Answer Horst - Yes, the connect to cell feature of the VTech IS8151-5 will still work even without a landline connection. Thank you, -VTech Support

  Answered 4 years ago by VTech_Support

  
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Q: QuestionHow many names and numbers can be stored

Asked 5 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer Dave - The VTech IS8151-5 can store up to 200 phonebook entries. Thank you, -VTech Support

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Q: QuestionWill it be use outside us…Africa?

Asked 1 year ago by Tonga.

• A:Answer Hi - The VTech IS8151-5 is designed for use within USA and Canada. Thank you, -VTech Support

  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team

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Q: QuestionWhat is the range?

Asked 2 years ago by Kurt.

• A:Answer Mine is set up in the basement it covers over 3300 sq ft house no problem & I can go out of the hose around the whole yard upto 175 ft away that is as far as i have gone. after that I don't know it has not been tested further than that. I have 5 phones hooked up no problems at all.

  Answered 2 years ago by RobertTVerified Purchase

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