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Name: VTech - CS6949 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - Black; Silver
Brand: VTech
SKU: 12302564
Price: 104.93 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (887 reviews)

VTech - CS6949 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - Black; Silver

Model:: CS6949; |
SKU:: 12302564

User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 887 reviews.

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QuestionDoes the unit have a smart call or spam call blocking capability?
Asked 5 years ago by Larry.
- Answer Larry - The VTech CS6949 has a call block feature. You may check the model IS8151-3 which has a smart call blocker feature that you are looking for. The feature requires Caller ID service to work. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionHow many preset program calls will the unit handle for redialing?
Asked 5 years ago by Larry.
- Answer Larry - The directory/phonebook capacity of the VTech CS6949 is 50 entries, which are shared by the base and all system handsets. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionI'm trying to see if I can buy separate my handset I lost it I have a VTech 6949 answering system
Asked 5 years ago by Kookie.
- Answer You can buy a separate hand phone but it will not synchronize with your answering machine
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QuestionDoes this work with VTech CS6719-17 wireless phones? Thanks.
Asked 5 years ago by Will.
- Answer Will - You can connect the VTech CS6949 on a different jack on the same line as the CS6719-17 but the cordless handset from one base will not communicate with the handsets from another base. Thank you - VTech Support
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QuestionCan the cordless handset be replaced if one is needed to replaced a damaged one?
Asked 5 years ago by FabioCV.
- Answer Can the handset cordless be replaced from a VTEC CS 6949 Digital base answer machine
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Questionhow to get messages mine says it full and I need to delete old message if any/
Asked 5 years ago by gg.
- Answer Hi - The VTech CS6949 comes with a built-in Answering system. You can press the Play/Stop button on the telephone base to retrieve messages from the Answering system. To delete messages, you can either press the X/Delete button while the message is playing or press X/Delete button twice to delete all old messages. If this does not help, 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: CS6949. Thank you! - VTech Support
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Questioncan machine be accessed remotely and messages retrieved and deleted?
Asked 5 years ago by g.
- Answer Yes
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QuestionCan this phone be used as a speaker phone? thank you, susan 12-21/20-
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - The VTech CS6949 has a speakerphone feature on the base and the cordless handset. Press the speaker button on the lower right corner of the base or the lower left corner of the cordless handset to activate the speaker. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionDoes this phone have Caller ID announce?
Asked 5 years ago by TommyB.
- Answer TommyB - The VTech CS6949 does not have Caller ID announce feature. You may check the model IS8151-3 that has the feature you're looking for. Thank you! - VTech Support
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Questioncan the base be hung on the wall? Is there a plate for it?
Asked 5 years ago by bakojewel.
- Answer Yes, the base can be hung on the wall. There are directions on how to mount the phone to the wall,
  Answered 5 years ago by Debb
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QuestionMy senior dad needs a phone with the option of programming numbers so he just presses one number to call family. He has eye sight issues. And hearing issues
Asked 5 years ago by Tammy.
- Answer Tammy - The VTech CS6949 does not have a speed dial feature. You may check the SN5147 that has eight photo speed dial on the telephone base and four direct memory keys (M1 to M4) on the cordless handset. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionIs there a way to mute an incoming message?
Asked 5 years ago by Mel.
- Answer Mel - Yes, you can turn off the call screening feature of the VTech CS6949 if you do not want the incoming messages heard while they are being recorded. Here's the procedure on how to turn off the Call Screening feature. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press ▼ to scroll to Answering sys, and then press SELECT. 3. Press ▼ to scroll to Ans sys setup, and then press SELECT. 4. Press SELECT to choose Call screening. 5. Press ▼ or ▲ to choose Off. 6. Press SELECT to save. You will hear a confirmation tone. Hope this helps. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionIs there an option to lower the ringer volume other than turning it off completely? If I hit mute and put the handset back into the base will the call disconnect or will it work like a hold button option does?
Asked 5 years ago by MissJane.
- Answer MissJane - You can adjust the ringer volume of the corded telephone base and cordless handset of the VTech CS6949. Here's the procedure on how to adjust the ringer volume. On the telephone base: Press VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone base is not in use. On the cordless handset: 1. Press MENU when the cordless handset is not in use. 2. Press ▼ to choose Ringers, and then press SELECT. 3. Press ▼ to select Ringer volume, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ▼ or ▲ to sample each volume level. 5. Press SELECT to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. If you press the Mute button while the base or cordless handset is ringing, you are temporarily silencing the ringer of the handset and telephone base without disconnecting the call. Hope this helps. Thank you! - VTech Support
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Questionwhy will the phone not record tje message, only the greeting?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with the Answering System of the VTech CS6949. Please make sure the answering system is on. The ANS ON/OFF button should have a steady red light on the base. Make sure that the memory is not full. If this does not help, like many electronic devices, a reset may resolve the issue. You can reset the base by disconnecting the power for a minute. Reconnect and test. If the issue still persists, 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: CS6949. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionDoes this phone work with Majic Jack?
Asked 5 years ago by Joan.
- Answer Joan - Yes, the VTech CS6949 will work with a VOIP, Cable or any residential type of landline service. Thank you, -VTech Support
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QuestionI own a CS6949 corded base set with one additional handset. I want to add an additional handset. What handset model number do I need to purchase?
Asked 5 years ago by JRJ.
- Answer Hi - The cordless handset compatible with the CS6949 is the model VTech CS6909. You can add up to 5 cordless handsets to the unit. Thank you, -VTech Support
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QuestionCan this phone be connected to an internet modem? I’m paying for a landline to Xfinity but don’t have the device yet, but now I need one for my home office business. Thank you.
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi - Yes, as long the the telephone base of the VTech CS6949 is connected to an electrical outlet and a telephone jack or modem to get a dial tone. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionI have another Vtech phone in the house, on a VOIP line. How can I tell if this phone's cordless unit will be an another frequency so they don't interfere with each other?
Asked 5 years ago by max.
- Answer Max - The VTech CS6949 is a DECT 6.0 unit which operates on 1.9 GHz frequency. We recommend that you place the phone system away from any other electronic devices to avoid interference. Thank you! - VTech Support
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Questiondoes it have a speaker (handsfree) ?
Asked 5 years ago by Ron.
- Answer Ron - Yes, the VTech CS6949 has a speaker on the telephone base and cordless handset. Thank you! - VTech Support
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QuestionI have a CS6949 and the receiver on the base only has an ear piece to listen to. There's nothing to talk into unless you put it on speaker phone.
Asked 5 years ago by Baltimore.
- Answer Baltimore - The corded handset of the VTech CS6949 has an earpiece and mouthpiece to talk to. If you cannot be heard whenever you are using the corded handset, like many electronic devices, a base reset may resolve the issue. You can reset the base by disconnecting the power from the telephone base for a minute. Reconnect and test. If this does not help, 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: CS6949. Thank you! - VTech Support
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VTech - CS6949 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - Black; Silver

Q: QuestionDoes the unit have a smart call or spam call blocking capability?

Q: QuestionHow many preset program calls will the unit handle for redialing?

Q: QuestionI'm trying to see if I can buy separate my handset I lost it I have a VTech 6949 answering system

Q: QuestionDoes this work with VTech CS6719-17 wireless phones? Thanks.

Q: QuestionCan the cordless handset be replaced if one is needed to replaced a damaged one?

Q: Questionhow to get messages mine says it full and I need to delete old message if any/

Q: Questioncan machine be accessed remotely and messages retrieved and deleted?

Q: QuestionCan this phone be used as a speaker phone? thank you, susan 12-21/20-

Q: QuestionDoes this phone have Caller ID announce?

Q: Questioncan the base be hung on the wall? Is there a plate for it?

Q: QuestionMy senior dad needs a phone with the option of programming numbers so he just presses one number to call family. He has eye sight issues. And hearing issues

Q: QuestionIs there a way to mute an incoming message?

Q: QuestionIs there an option to lower the ringer volume other than turning it off completely? If I hit mute and put the handset back into the base will the call disconnect or will it work like a hold button option does?

Q: Questionwhy will the phone not record tje message, only the greeting?

Q: QuestionDoes this phone work with Majic Jack?

Q: QuestionI own a CS6949 corded base set with one additional handset. I want to add an additional handset. What handset model number do I need to purchase?

Q: QuestionCan this phone be connected to an internet modem? I’m paying for a landline to Xfinity but don’t have the device yet, but now I need one for my home office business. Thank you.

Q: QuestionI have another Vtech phone in the house, on a VOIP line. How can I tell if this phone's cordless unit will be an another frequency so they don't interfere with each other?

Q: Questiondoes it have a speaker (handsfree) ?

Q: QuestionI have a CS6949 and the receiver on the base only has an ear piece to listen to. There's nothing to talk into unless you put it on speaker phone.

QuestionDoes the unit have a smart call or spam call blocking capability?

QuestionHow many preset program calls will the unit handle for redialing?

QuestionI'm trying to see if I can buy separate my handset I lost it I have a VTech 6949 answering system

QuestionDoes this work with VTech CS6719-17 wireless phones? Thanks.

QuestionCan the cordless handset be replaced if one is needed to replaced a damaged one?

Questionhow to get messages mine says it full and I need to delete old message if any/

Questioncan machine be accessed remotely and messages retrieved and deleted?

QuestionCan this phone be used as a speaker phone? thank you, susan 12-21/20-

QuestionDoes this phone have Caller ID announce?

Questioncan the base be hung on the wall? Is there a plate for it?

QuestionMy senior dad needs a phone with the option of programming numbers so he just presses one number to call family. He has eye sight issues. And hearing issues

QuestionIs there a way to mute an incoming message?

QuestionIs there an option to lower the ringer volume other than turning it off completely? If I hit mute and put the handset back into the base will the call disconnect or will it work like a hold button option does?

Questionwhy will the phone not record tje message, only the greeting?

QuestionDoes this phone work with Majic Jack?

QuestionI own a CS6949 corded base set with one additional handset. I want to add an additional handset. What handset model number do I need to purchase?

QuestionCan this phone be connected to an internet modem? I’m paying for a landline to Xfinity but don’t have the device yet, but now I need one for my home office business. Thank you.

QuestionI have another Vtech phone in the house, on a VOIP line. How can I tell if this phone's cordless unit will be an another frequency so they don't interfere with each other?

Questiondoes it have a speaker (handsfree) ?

QuestionI have a CS6949 and the receiver on the base only has an ear piece to listen to. There's nothing to talk into unless you put it on speaker phone.