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Name: VTech - Amplified Corded/Cordless Answering System with Big Buttons Display - White
Brand: VTech
SKU: 12164350
Price: 114.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (39 reviews)

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

Model:: SN5147; |
SKU:: 12164350

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QuestionCan this device (SN5147) be compatible with a range extender of any kind/ sort? We are getting about 150 feet from the cordless phone but would really like to get up to roughly 200 feet if possible. If it is compatible, can you recommend a product?
Asked 8 months ago by RUP.
- Answer Hi - Regretfully, there is no compatible range extender for the VTech SN5147. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 8 months ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionCan you buy a replacement cordless for this set? The cordless will not hold a charge anymore.
Asked 1 year ago by MAT.
- Answer Hi - Yes, the compatible cordless handset for the VTech SN5147 is the model SN5307. The telephone base can register up to 4 cordless handsets/ Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionDoes the call announcement work on the base station or jus the handset?
Asked 1 year ago by zebraclown.
- Answer Hi - The Caller ID announce feature of the VTech SN5147 works on both the telephone base and cordless handset. Please note that the feature will work as long as you are subscribed to the Caller ID service from your telephone service provider. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionHow will my father-in-law know there is a voice mail or that someone called him? Is it easy to retrieve messages?
Asked 1 year ago by TraceyN.
- Answer Hi - The VTech SN5147 has a built-in answering machine that can record incoming messages. The handset screen will display "New message" and the Play button at the telephone base will flash when there is at least one new message recorded on the bult-in answering machine. You can press the play button at the telephone base to listen to messages. For more details, you can contact our Consumer Sales and Service Center between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at 1-800-595-9511. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionI understand the phone has caller ID but does it also allow my mom to see what calls she has made. She has dementia and does not remember if she makes a call and will call the person again. A call log would be helpful.
Asked 1 year ago by Stack.
- Answer Hi - The cordless handset of the VTech SN5147 can store the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. Thank you, -VTech Support
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QuestionCan you limit certain phone numbers to incoming or outgoing?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - No, the VTech SN5147 does not have a capability to limit outgoing/incoming calls. You may need to check with your telephone service provider to see if they have a subscription similar to that. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionNew phone set up today, Had it activated and you can call out but no incoming calls. Get an error message???
Asked 1 year ago by Jp.
- Answer Hi - We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the VTech SN5147. Please contact our Consumer Sales and Service Center between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at 1-800-595-9511 or by email at https://www.vtechphones.com/support/contact-us. We will work with you to resolve the product issues promptly. We look forward to hearing from you so that we can help to make it right. Thank you, -VTech Support Team
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionCan I order extra handsets for this phone?
Asked 1 year ago by Aliene.
- Answer Hi - Yes, the telephone base of the VTech SN5147 can register up to 4 cordless handsets. The expansion handset compatible with the telephone base is the model SN5107. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionDoes the battery for the phone shipped in the phone or separate in the box,?
Asked 1 year ago by Bobsphone.
- Answer Hi - The VTech SN5147 already includes the battery in the same box. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionDoes the cordless phone need to have an actual phone line to it or can it just be plugged to an outlet to use?
Asked 1 year ago by BoomBoom.
- Answer Hi - Yes, the SN5147 requires connection to both AC power and landline service to function, Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionPickup cordless handset without pressing talk button
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - You need to press the TALK or Speaker button on the cordless handset of the VTech SN5147 to answer a call. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionHow long is the telephone line cord (for the base) that comes with the unit? I need to see if I have enough cord to make it to a poorly located wall jack or if i have to buy some kind of extension cord.
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - The telephone line cord of the VTech SN5147 is approximately 6 feet in length. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionMy mom’s facility phone system needs you to dial a 7 and then a 1 to get an outside line. Then of course the area code and rhe 7 digit phone number. Can these digits all be programmed to the speed dial/photo dial function- that is a total of 12 digits.
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - Yes, each photo speed dial location on the VTech SN5147 can store up to 30 digits. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 1 year ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionHow does the robo call feature work?
Asked 1 year ago by Toni.
- Answer Hi - The robo call feature on the VTech SN5147 will enable you to screen calls from an automated system. For more information, please contact our Consumer Sales and Service Center between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at 1-800-595-9511 or by email at https://www.vtechphones.com/support/contact-us. Thank you, -VTech Support
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Questionwill this be compatible with verizon home phone (Voip)
Asked 2 years ago by mk.
- Answer Hi - The VTech SN5147 works with any type of residential landline service. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 2 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionWill this phone work with Magic Jack ?
Asked 2 years ago by Diana.
- Answer Hi - Yes, the VTech SN5147 will work with Magic Jack landline service. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 2 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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Questioncan I transfer a cell number to this phone?
Asked 2 years ago by ga.
- Answer Hi - If you are referring to entries in your cellular phone, regretfully, directory entries can only be manually saved on the VTech SN5147. For further assistance, please contact our Consumer Sales and Service Center between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at 1-800-595-9511 or by email at https://www.vtechphones.com/support/contact-us. Thank you, -VTech Support
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QuestionDoes the base unit have be plugged into an electrical outlet or is powered by a battery.
Asked 2 years ago by Fred.
- Answer The base unit must be plugged into an electric outlet.
  Answered 2 years ago by CaroleN
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QuestionCan the vtech 5147 phone system be used in conjunction with a Hamilton caption phone?
Asked 2 years ago by Dmtt.
- Answer Hi - You can install both the VTech SN5147 and the caption phone in the same line. They will work as extension phones, but features are not shared. Thank you, -VTech Support
  Answered 2 years ago by VTech Baby Monitors Team
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QuestionWhy does it say on the question site that if you have a voice mail with your provider you have to turn off the answering system.? Doesn't the answering system direct the call to voice mail if not answered?
Asked 2 years ago by Babs.
- Answer The telephone do not allow you to use both, you can use your local provider who have answering services or you can use the telephone. I have Verizon and the answering service is set up to allow me 3 attempts to get the call before going into voicemail. After that I have to call the number to retrieve my voicemail. If I want to use this telephone I have to contact Verizon to remove the service and setup my telephone voicemail. The phone will not do both.
  Answered 2 years ago by Baze
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VTech - Amplified Corded/Cordless Answering System with Big Buttons Display - White

Q: QuestionCan this device (SN5147) be compatible with a range extender of any kind/ sort? We are getting about 150 feet from the cordless phone but would really like to get up to roughly 200 feet if possible. If it is compatible, can you recommend a product?

Q: QuestionCan you buy a replacement cordless for this set? The cordless will not hold a charge anymore.

Q: QuestionDoes the call announcement work on the base station or jus the handset?

Q: QuestionHow will my father-in-law know there is a voice mail or that someone called him? Is it easy to retrieve messages?

Q: QuestionI understand the phone has caller ID but does it also allow my mom to see what calls she has made. She has dementia and does not remember if she makes a call and will call the person again. A call log would be helpful.

Q: QuestionCan you limit certain phone numbers to incoming or outgoing?

Q: QuestionNew phone set up today, Had it activated and you can call out but no incoming calls. Get an error message???

Q: QuestionCan I order extra handsets for this phone?

Q: QuestionDoes the battery for the phone shipped in the phone or separate in the box,?

Q: QuestionDoes the cordless phone need to have an actual phone line to it or can it just be plugged to an outlet to use?

Q: QuestionPickup cordless handset without pressing talk button

Q: QuestionHow long is the telephone line cord (for the base) that comes with the unit? I need to see if I have enough cord to make it to a poorly located wall jack or if i have to buy some kind of extension cord.

Q: QuestionMy mom’s facility phone system needs you to dial a 7 and then a 1 to get an outside line. Then of course the area code and rhe 7 digit phone number. Can these digits all be programmed to the speed dial/photo dial function- that is a total of 12 digits.

Q: QuestionHow does the robo call feature work?

Q: Questionwill this be compatible with verizon home phone (Voip)

Q: QuestionWill this phone work with Magic Jack ?

Q: Questioncan I transfer a cell number to this phone?

Q: QuestionDoes the base unit have be plugged into an electrical outlet or is powered by a battery.

Q: QuestionCan the vtech 5147 phone system be used in conjunction with a Hamilton caption phone?

Q: QuestionWhy does it say on the question site that if you have a voice mail with your provider you have to turn off the answering system.? Doesn't the answering system direct the call to voice mail if not answered?

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QuestionCan this device (SN5147) be compatible with a range extender of any kind/ sort? We are getting about 150 feet from the cordless phone but would really like to get up to roughly 200 feet if possible. If it is compatible, can you recommend a product?

QuestionCan you buy a replacement cordless for this set? The cordless will not hold a charge anymore.

QuestionDoes the call announcement work on the base station or jus the handset?

QuestionHow will my father-in-law know there is a voice mail or that someone called him? Is it easy to retrieve messages?

QuestionI understand the phone has caller ID but does it also allow my mom to see what calls she has made. She has dementia and does not remember if she makes a call and will call the person again. A call log would be helpful.

QuestionCan you limit certain phone numbers to incoming or outgoing?

QuestionNew phone set up today, Had it activated and you can call out but no incoming calls. Get an error message???

QuestionCan I order extra handsets for this phone?

QuestionDoes the battery for the phone shipped in the phone or separate in the box,?

QuestionDoes the cordless phone need to have an actual phone line to it or can it just be plugged to an outlet to use?

QuestionPickup cordless handset without pressing talk button

QuestionHow long is the telephone line cord (for the base) that comes with the unit? I need to see if I have enough cord to make it to a poorly located wall jack or if i have to buy some kind of extension cord.

QuestionMy mom’s facility phone system needs you to dial a 7 and then a 1 to get an outside line. Then of course the area code and rhe 7 digit phone number. Can these digits all be programmed to the speed dial/photo dial function- that is a total of 12 digits.

QuestionHow does the robo call feature work?

Questionwill this be compatible with verizon home phone (Voip)

QuestionWill this phone work with Magic Jack ?

Questioncan I transfer a cell number to this phone?

QuestionDoes the base unit have be plugged into an electrical outlet or is powered by a battery.

QuestionCan the vtech 5147 phone system be used in conjunction with a Hamilton caption phone?

QuestionWhy does it say on the question site that if you have a voice mail with your provider you have to turn off the answering system.? Doesn't the answering system direct the call to voice mail if not answered?