VTech IS8151-5 Super Long Range 5 Handset DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone for Home with Answering Machine, 2300 ft Range, Call Blocking, Bluetooth, Headset Jack, Power Backup, Intercom, Expandable to 12 HS

The VTech handsets were ordered for use with our landline.Since we have a security system that operates from cell phones and landlines, we ordered a new set of handsets and base. This set has so many features that it would take a book to review every feature. This particular system came with a base & 5 handsets. However, it is also expandable up to 12 handsets. The first and primary feature that I like is that I can block phone calls very similar to the way calls are blocked on my cell phone. If I am on a call, and it is from spam call, the "block" button can be pressed and added to the block list. Also, I can manually add numbers to the block list by entering the number and name on the call.The second feature that I like is that I can pair up to 2 cell phones (or 1 cell phone and a bluetooth headset) to the base. There is also a headset jack in case a person wants to use that type of ear phones rather than bluetooth. If a call is received on my cell phone and it is in within about 20 feet of the base, the call can be answered on one of the handsets. Similarly, a phone call can be made from the hand set as if it were my cell phone. In addition, I can block calls on the base that come in on the handsets by pressing the block button while the call is still in the process.The sound of the caller coming through the handsets and the speaker phone is very good quality, and the volume can be raised or lowered dependent upon the needs of the person using the handset. To date, we have not had any issues with regard to the sound quality or volume of the sounds coming through the system.Another feature that I like and use is that the contacts on my cell phone and my wife's cell phone can be downloaded onto the base for use on all handsets. There is also an "allow" call list that must be manually entered into the handsets, so that the numbers we want to come through without being rejected by the VTech system. Once a number & name is entered into this database, the call will come through. If the number is not in the list, the caller will receive a message asking them to press the "#" in order for their call to be received by us. There are other options available that allow for various levels of security, again, based upon the needs of the person who has the system.Like most phone systems, a person can add a message for those wanting to leave as voice mail. The phone holds up to 22 minutes of messages, and that should be sufficient for our use.Another feature that I really like is that a handset can be used a very long range from the base. According to the product description, the handset can be used "up to 2300 feet" from the base. The distance would be dependent on the structure of the house, the walls, and probably the terrain in the 2300 feet. 0That's almost 1/2 mile. I have not tested this as yet, but my mailbox is about 1/4 from the house, so I will find out whether that works for me or not. Frankly, whether it does is not an issue, since the handset would not normally be used more than 100 feet from the house when I working in the yard or garden.Finally, the base has a screen that is 3.5 inches long and about 1.5 inches tall. The handsets have a 2 inch screen. Also, the lettering on the screens, especially the base, is large, very large. Seniors and individuals who are somewhat nearsighted should not have major issues seeing the screens. As one who is in both categories, the screens are very readable for me.BOTTOM LINE: This is one great phone system. It replaces a Panasonic system that I had for many years that also had 5 handsets, but did not have as many features. The pricing for this system is very competitive, and we are thoroughly satisfied with it. It also comes in versions with 3 and 4 handsets. I would order the VTech phone system again, and will probably order 2 - 3 more handsets for the apartment in our 1st floor basement.

Generally a quite good product at a very good price. My major complaint is that it doesn't have a night mode feature that would automatically turn it off on a fixed schedule each night. I had that feature on my older phone, and it was a great convenience. Now I have to manually put it into quiet mode before going to bed, enter how long I want it to be quiet, turn off the voice mail feature (which we don't use anyway, having voice mail as part of our phone service), and repeat the next night. It tells me when a call is likely to be spam, and there's a simple way to block numbers that you discover are spam after you pick up.

I purchased this phone set to be used as a cell phone base as I had discontinued my land line. The phone has many features that does not apply if you are using it as a cell phone. Reception is great, speaker phone is clear and loud. The one thing I don't like is that to remove the battery cover it takes more pressure than is reasonable. With land lines almost gone I would think that they would make a set just for using with cell phones only. I have given it four stars because I have yet to find the perfect phone. Yes I would purchase this set again.

fast delivery, well packaged, I installed this same phone system for a customer and was completely sold on it , it is amazing, your going to love it, when callers dail your phone number they will hear a prerecorded announcement , youdo not have to make the announcement, it says " IF YOU ARE A FRIEND OR FAMILY AND WOULD LIKE TO COMPLETE THE CALL PRESS THE # OR POUND SIGN TO BE CONNECTED, WOW, no more robo calls, any legit caller can be connected but those machine dialers that keep dialing until someone picks up just go away, NO FEE OR EXTRA CHARGES FOR THIS SERVICE, also phone says it has 2300 feet operating range ,not in your wildest dreams, it can alsoanswer your cell phone calls, lots of other stuff, I don't care, I only use my land line for the fax machine, I just love thefact that it blocks robo calls , yeah baby, Enjoy P.S. your phone does not ring unless its a real person pushing the button, the robot call can not do this.....Enjoy

diffficult to keep handset mated to charger. Have to be careful how the handset is placed in the chager base so that it actually charges (red light to the left of the faceplate) and vey sensitive to even a slight bump, or even vibraton of the surface on which the charger rests will cause the phone to lose contact with the charger and then run the battery down. This will result in "Low Charge" error when you go to use it. A;so found the effective reception range is grosely overstated.. 500 to 600 feet would be more accurate. I may be over-generous in giving it 3 stars.

I have 5 of these. They work really well together.