10 Best Answering Machines 2021
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AT&T (1740WH) Digital AnsweSystem with Time and Day Stamp – ⭐ Best Overall Answering Machine
1740WH by AT&T
- Release date: 02/01/2018
- Color: White
- Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 4.9 x 4.5 x 1.9 inches
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty
- Digital operation: Records outgoing announcements and incoming messages on a microchip. Tapeless operation ensures reliable performance, instant access to messages and the ability to selectively save and delete messages.
- 60 minutes of digital recording time: Records up to 60 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos.
- Message Guard memory: protects against the loss of messages in the event of a power failure, so you can listen to your messages after the power returns. No batteries required.
- Time and date stamp: Announces the time and day of each message before playback. Digital answering system features : Audible message alert, Voice prompts
- English/Spanish/French setup menu
VTech CS6124 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering System and – 💲 Best Budget Answering Machine
CS6124 by VTech
- Release date: 04/14/2011
- Color: white
- Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 7.7 x 3.9 inches
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty
- DECT 6.0 Digital technology, Digital answering system
- Caller ID/Call Waiting, Backlit keypad and display.
- This item does not have the speakerphone feature.
- 30 name and number phonebook directory, DSL Subscribers may need to us a DSL Filter
- For optimal performance batteries should be charged for 16 hours prior to use
AT&T BL102-2 DECT 6.0 2-Handset Cordless Phone for Home with
BL102-2 by AT&T
- Release date: 04/01/2020
- Color: Silver/Black
- Dimensions: 3.8 x 6 x 7.2 inches
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- UNSURPASSED RANGE & ANSWERING SYSTEM Experience the best in long-range coverage and clarity, provided by a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. This reliable cordless system includes a digital answering machine that can record up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos, and a voice-guide for easier set up.
- SMART CALL BLOCKER & CALLER ID ANNOUNCE Say goodbye to unwanted calls. Robocalls on your landline are automatically blocked from ever ringing through - even the first time. You can also permanently blacklist any number you want with one touch on the delicated key on the handset. The call block directory can store up to 1,000 name and number entries. Plus, the handset announces the name of the caller, so you can decide on answer the call or block it - screening call is never easier.
- LARGE 2-INCH SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD High-contrast text on the extra-large 2 inch screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE, AUDIO ASSIST, INTERCOM This cordless system has built-in a full-duplex speakerphone on handset allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with useful features like Audio Assit, handset intercom to help your daily communications enjoyable.
- EXPANDABLE TO 5 HANDSET Easily add accessory handsets (use BL102-0 model) up to 5 total, with just one phone jack.
Panasonic DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering Machine and
KX-TGD532W by Panasonic
- Release date: 07/01/2017
- Color: White
- Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 3.5 inches
- Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer
- One Touch Telephone Call Block: Register up to 150 numbers with one touch call block on the cordless phone base unit & cordless handsets; Compatible with hearing aid T coil (TIA 1083 compliant)
- BI Lingual Caller ID: Talking caller ID audibly announces caller information in either English or Spanish from the telephone’s base unit and cordless handsets when you can't view the screen
- Quick Read Message Counter: Instantly know how many phone messages you have received with a large, easy to read message counter on the phone system's elegant cordless base unit
- High Contrasts Displays & Keypads: Large 1.6 inch backlit LCD cordless handset screens clearly show call functions in any light; Soft touch amber backlit keypads Enhance readability; Talk time up to 10 hours; Standby time up to 5 days (120 hours); Charge time about 7 hours
- Telephone Ringer IDs: Assigned pre-programmed ringtones will sound on the phone’s base unit and cordless handsets when corresponding caller ID numbers are received from incoming telephone calls
AT&T CD4930 Corded Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller
CD4930 by AT&T
- Color: Black
- Warranty: 1 year
- Digitally record up to 25 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements, and memos. Also allows for instant playback, selective save or delete, and skipping or repeating messages from the handset and base.
- The speakerphone allows you to talk and listen without holding the handset, leaving your hands free, and making it easy to bring more people into the conversation.
- Backlit display
- Allows you to view the Name, number, time and date of incoming calls at a glance, even those on call waiting.
- Extra-large, easy-to-read LCD on the base tilts to give you the best viewing angle of Caller ID and call history records.
AT&T CL4940 Corded Standard Phone with Answering System and Backlit
CL4940WHT by AT&T
- Color: White
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 8.8 x 3.7 inches
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty
- Simple, Corded Operation . Line Power Mode . Display Dial . Mute . Last Number Redial . Flash
- Receiver Volume Control . Ringer Volume Control . Table and Wall Mountable . Hearing Aid Compatible . English/Spanish/French Setup Menu
- Clear speak Dial-in-Base Speakerphone . Speakerphone Volume Control . Caller ID / Call Waiting . 50 Name and Number Caller ID History
- Digital Answering System . Call Screen/Intercept . Time and Date Stamp . Message Counter . Big button Display;Message guardR memory for power failure
- Backlit Display . Extra-Large Tilt Display . Extra-Large Buttons.Power adapter input:AC120V 60Hz
- Refer the user manual for wall mount procedures.
- DSL Subscribers may need to us a DSL Filter
Panasonic Link2Cell Bluetooth Cordless Phone System with Voice Assistant – 👑 Premium Pick
KX-TGF575S by Panasonic
- Release date: 07/01/2017
- Color: Silver
- Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.2 x 5.2 inches
- Warranty: Manufacturer Limited Liability
- Link2Cell Bluetooth Enabled: Link up to two Smartphones via Bluetooth to make and receive cell/smartphone calls anywhere in the house with Link2Cell cordless handsets
- Talking Text Sender Alert: When a call comes in through your Link2Cell smartphone or cell, the cordless phone will announce the name or phone number using the text to speech function
- Enhanced cordless phone Sound Quality: noise reduction automatically suppresses background interference while enhancing voice tones for clearer conversation on the base unit and cordless handsets
- Powerful phone Battery Backup: With a charged cordless handset in the base unit, enjoy up to 12 hours of talk time when the power goes out
- Secure Long Range phone Signal Dect 6.0 wireless technology offers a long range cordless phone and is ideal for homes and apartments with thick walls; Charge Time: 7 hours; Base unit standby power consumption: 1.2 W
AT&T EL52113 Single Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System
EL52113 by AT&T
- Color: Light champagne
- Weight: 1 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.6 x 3.6 inches
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- Enjoy a speakerphone that can keep up with your calls. Increase participation by allowing both ends to speak—and be heard—at the same time for conversations that are more true to life.
- Easy-to-read LCD on the cordless handset. High-contrast black text on a white background provides for an easy-to-read screen to view incoming Caller ID or review call history. The lighted keypad also allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions.
- Enlarged font and extra-large, backlit keys make the keypad easy to use. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- Handset displays the name, number, time and date of incoming calls.
- By allowing you to add up to 5 handsets using just one jack, the EL51203 is ideal for your busy home or small office (model EL50003 accessory handsets sold separately).
- Connectivity technology: RJ11
VTECH VS112-2 DECT 6.0 Bluetooth 2 Handset Cordless Phone for
VS112-2 by VTech
- Release date: 04/01/2020
- Color: Silver
- Dimensions: 6 x 3.3 x 7.4 inches
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
- SMART CALL BLOCKER This system lets you block nuisance callers on the spot with one touch. You can permanently blacklist up to 1,000 numbers. What's more, it can filter robocalls and unwanted call while allowing welcome calls to get through. For screen out robocalls, set it to ask the callers to press the pound key. For screen out unknown callers, set it to ask the callers to record their names and press the pound key. After your caller completes the request, the phone rings and announces the caller's name. You then can choose to block or answer the call, or forward the call to the answering system.
- BLUETOOTH CONNECT TO CELL Make and receive calls from your cellular plan while enjoying the comforts of a home phone. Pair up to 2 cell phones and connect 2 cell phones, or one cell phone and one BLUETOOTH headset for use with landline calls. With a touch of a button, enjoy the high-tech benefits your smart phone offers. Even if your smart phone is in a different room, you can still access Siri or Google Now from the cordless handsets. Place a call, write or read a text and perform all the other actions these services offer.
- DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH VOICE GUIDE This cordless system includes a digital answering machine that has a LED message counter, and records up to 22 minutes of incoming messages, outgoing announcements and memos. A built-in voice guide can help you to set up the system easily.
- LARGE 2-INCH SCREEN, BIG TEXT, LIGHTED KEY PAD High-contrast text on the extra-large 2 inch screen makes it easy to read incoming caller ID or call history records. Plus, the enlarged font and extra-large and lighted handset keypad allows for easy dialing in low-light conditions. This feature is especially helpful for those who are visually impaired.
- SPEAKERPHONE and VISUAL RINGER This cordless system has built-in a full-duplex speakerphone on handset allowing both ends to speak - and be heard - at the same time for conversations that are more true to life. Also designed with a lighted up visual ringer on top of the handset for noisier environments, or for those with weakened hearing.
