VTech SN5147 Amplified Corded/Cordless Senior Phone with Answering Machine, Big Buttons, 90dB Extra-Loud Visual Ringer, 50dB Audio Assist, Call Blocker, White

Purchased along with the VTech SN5307 Amplified Photo DIAL Accessory Handset. Mom was really struggling with her old Panasonic wireless phones. Buttons were to small, screen hard to read...etc. etc. These seemed like an interesting alternative. Mom couldn't be happier! The picture dual buttons seem a little gimmicky, but they really make using the phone much easier. Simply print some pictures of family, add a Name and insert them into the frames. Then just program the numbers/names and you're ready to go! It's a little annoying that the pictures aren't the same size, buts that's a pretty minor thing. One good tip, keep the names you program into the memory simple - once programmed the caller ID will say the name. User will here "Call from Bob" for example and they can easily decide if they want to answer or not. The accessory handset will have the same four numbers programmed as picture dial on the main phone. You can't dial any other numbers from the accessory handset, but you can answer any incoming calls. Yes, the handsets are both battery hogs, if you leave them off the charger overnight they will low the next morning. Just keep them in the charger and they will be ready when you need them. The voice caller ID is great, if you don't here someone you recognize, just don't answer. The speaker phone on the the base, main handset and accessory handset are all pretty good and the range is great. Overall a great choice for anyone who only needs a few programmed contacts, has trouble pushing little buttons and just wants something simple. The instructions are pretty well written and easy to follow. Definitely recommend!

Jan 2023. I have had the Vtech SN5127 for nearly two weeks and this is my initial take on it. My wife and I are in our 70s and our eyesight is not what it once was. I was looking for a home phone with a screen which would be easy to read. To this end, the phone meets the bill. The screen is big and bright making it nice and easy to read. Plus the fact that it announces who is calling is an add in my book. I can make the decision if I want to get off my seat to pick up the phone or not. The set up is simple with the exception of establishing your own phonebook which is a tedious task but a one time deal as long as you don’t make any typos. Much has been written about the difficulty it is to get to your phone book. While I agree it would have been much simpler to have a button to take you to it directly it is not all that challenging to get to it. Yes, you have to hit select and then stroll down three options to get to it but after a few times it becomes second nature. The four speed dial options are terrific although I can't see how you can get pictures that small to fit into the tiny spaces allotted for them. I simply typed up a sheet of paper with our children’s initials on it and used those instead. We added three handsets, SN5107, to the system, all with the large screen and placed them throughout our home. Very easy to set up. Overall, the large bright screen makes up for any other short falls the design might have.

The phone works well. Since this is for elderly people the loudness of the phone is louder than normal and is adjustable. It is easy to program phone numbers for auto dialing. When the phone autodials is done slowly and speaks each number out loud for the user to hear. All 8 buttons are programmable. The picture of the phone shows a red 911 button but this is just for advertising. Each button can be any number you want. Voice quality is OK; it could be better but for the price, it is what you get.

I got this phone for a family member with Alzheimer's. The simple features, such as one-touch dialing using up to eight 1" x 1" picture memory buttons, large number buttons, and a lack of advanced features, have been a game-changer.

I purchased the phone for my elderly mother who has hearing problem. Reading the description of the phone and was not satisfied with the features. 1. The ring tone supposed to be loud to hear. However, it sounded just like an However, the loudness of the ringtone was just a regular sound. It was not amplify at all. 2. There is static on the phone when she is talking. I tried with another phone that I had and there was no static. 3. The volume to adjust the hearing is standard volume and nothing that is amplify for someone who doesn’t hear that well. 3. The voice of the person she was having a conversation over the phone would fade off. I wanted to make sure that it was not the other person phone and a tried with a different phone and the person on the other end voice did not fade off. So is the quality of the phone that is not good. 4. There is noise and static on the phone. Unable to hear clearly. 5. When speaking on the phone, the other person voice would echo. Again, I tested with another phone that I own, and the person stated there was no longer echo on the conversation. These are my own personal opinion of my experience using the phone.

This system is good for everyone, even those who are not tech savy as once it's programmed, you can ignore all the bells and whistles and just use the SOS system and/or the handset & base like an ordinary cordless phone. I purchased this in conjunction with two SN7022 Pendants. It’s only been a day and hasn’t been in an actual use for an emergency but here are the highlights & pros: - Can pair multiple pendants to the phone. - When the pendant is triggered, the base will beep very loudly for 20 seconds so that you know you have triggered the SOS before it starts dialling your contacts. It’s actually quite alarming but good for the hard of hearing. - For accidental triggers, there’s a cancel button on the back of the pendant. - The pendant is big but light. - Can program up to 5 SOS contacts, the system will call in the order you have programmed it. - If the 1st contact doesn’t pick-up it will then dial the 2nd contact, if they don’t pick-up it will dial the 3rd contact and so forth. If it goes to voicemail, it will continue to dial the next contact as the receiver of the call must push a button on their phone to confirm receipt of the SOS. - When a contact receives a SOS call, it will start with an automated message saying that it’s an emergency and then prompt them to push a button. If they don’t push a button or hang up it will continue dialling the next contacts. You can customize the message. If the receiver has call display, it will only show your name as usual. - If your contact confirms the SOS call, the contact by default will be connected to the base speaker phone - handset can be used too. If the person in need cannot speak, the contact can still reassure them that they have received the call, that they’re on the way and the estimated time of arrival. The speaker phone is quite loud so if you’re in a single floor unit, you should be able to hear the speaker phone from any room. - Great system for those who may need somewhat urgent assistance but not full on emergency/ambulance services. - Since it’s a landline system, there are no additional subscription costs associated. This also means if the power goes out, the SOS system will continue to work (unlike other systems that rely on wifi). - This phone has many functions, there are many bells and whistles but you can ignore them. The handset can be used like a simple regular cordless phone, can program up to 4 speed dials (they are separate from the auto SOS calls). All you need to know are who’s numbers are saved to the speed dial buttons (we programmed the 4 speed dial buttons in birth order so it’s easy to remember.) - There are also 4 speed dial buttons on the base where you can attach a picture. The buttons are big and easy to push. - When dialling out, the phone will announce the number that was just pushed, could be handy for those who have impaired vision but it otherwise slows down dialling out. This will also happen for numbers saved in speed dial. Cons: - The pendant is only used to trigger the SOS, it cannot be used to communicate. - Had issues pairing the system together, especially the 2nd pendant but everything eventually worked. - No low battery indicator on the pendant. - It feels like cheap quality. I would not hesitate to buy this again for other family members, I would test the system maybe once a month to ensure it’s still working.

Lo compré para mi mamá (adulto mayor) y le ha funcionado de maravilla. Tiene el teclado grande, audio graduable; incluso cuenta con un ecualizador para acentuar los graves y medios lo cual ayuda mucho para sus problemas de oído. La pila tiene buena duración. El altavoz de la base del auricular es muy útil para responder las llamadas en otra habitación. Estamos muy satisfechos con el aparato.

Súper fácil de usar y muy práctico.

This is a great phone for senior's. Large numbers for good visibility, easy to use and the volume can be turned up quit loud.

Buenas noches, La verdad no leí bien creí que el equipo era como el que tengo actualmente de conectarlo directamente con el cable de luz y la linea telefonica y ahora que lo recibí ví en las instrucciones que se necesita el SN5127, fisicamente el telefono tiene muy buen tamaño, ahora mismo estoy encargando el equipo SN5127. Me gusta que tiene pantalla grande y botones grandes.