Do I have to have a landline or cable account to use, or can I use with just Skype? If I buy this product, without a wall connection, will it work with Skype?
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I have the same question. I love my cordless phones, but am tired of paying 50 bucks a month for very few calls. Would love to plug into my computer to make calls over the internet while talking through my cordless set.
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It works very well with Skype. There isn't anything additional to download. There is a button behind the right headphone that can be used make/drop Lync calls. It has not affect on Skype.
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I am sorry, we have a land line so I dont know if it would work without one. It might be worth calling them and asking them. The calls are in the US and answered promptly. I bought this for my husband who at first didnt want it. But once we got it set up, he saw how quickly they responded and how polite and helpful each representative was, my husband quickly changed his mind and was happy to have it. We did 3 test runs at different places in the house and in the yard and each time the call was answered in less than a minute. It is a wonderful product and has given me peace of mind.
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Yes you can use it with Skype. It picks up pretty well and you can always adjust where you place it in relation to your mouth because the mic arm is adjustable.
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As far as I know, it can't be plugged directly into a landline phone. If the phone signal is being fed into an audio amplifier that has a microphone & headset JACKS, then you can plug the unit in those jacks. I use it with my desktop PC, equipped with a mike & headset ports. Try contacting Sennheiser Technical Support for advice.
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Yes, you can Skype. The quality is great. I used it to Skype back home to my family when I was in in Iraq and in England. As long as the Internet is stable and a good speed, the Skype will work, although I use other products than Skype.
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No, you do not need a landline for this phone. It works via your computer and WIFI router. If you wanted a second line for your home this would also work. This is a Skype phone. We also have Skype on our IPAD so we are able to have visual calls with our grandson. The cost per month is $10.00 regardless of how many domestic or International Calls you place. The sound is very clear.
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It works with standard windows drivers, so you don't need software to use it with Skype. If you want to record then you will need to get some kind of recording software. Recording length will depend on the software you get.
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You need an Internet connection as it can be connected directly to a USB port on a laptop or desktop computer. Irregardless of your land-line phone service provider you will not lose your service unless you cancel it yourself.
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ACTUALLY, NO! You could use VoIP instead of a landline. Get an OBI box, compatible with Google Voice (create an account and get a phone number in your area code) and connect to your phone and then to your router. Turns a landline phone into a VoIP phone and uses your ethernet router to place calls. No landline required.
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This has nothing to do with Skype. There is probably a way to make it work with Skype but there are much easier solutions at lower pricing. Search amazon for Skype phone adapters or Skype enabled phones for a better solution.
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It does not have SKYPE built into the TV. But if you have a camera that is made to work with HDTV's, you should be able to go to the Skype site and do it from there. It may take some time to figure out the method, but theoretically its possible.
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Good Afternoon,I personally never used the three units that way. I only had them communicating with each other over the miles. However, the phones will handle skype. As well, the standard phone plug is the only way to utilize the Grandstream as a regular phone. The router is for access to the internet only and enables the use of all web features.Hope that helps clarify a bit. Take care.
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Hi! You can hook up the BASE of this phone to a regular land line (with normal telephone jack), and then the VOIP841 handset can be used to make normal landline calls. You can switch between land line and Skype Internet calling.If you are asking if you can use another cordless phone with this product instead of the supplied cordless phone, the answer is NO.If you are already subscribing to caller ID on your landline service, then YES this phone will show you the caller ID. But not if you are not subscribing to caller ID.
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Yes, that's what it is for. You only need to connect the adapter to your ISP modem/router, plug your phone in and setup your Skype account on the adapter you do so by opening a web browser and navigating to the adapters IP address, once you get there just follow the instructions on screen.
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No. This device connects to your internet router, creating a circuit for your regular land line telephone to plug into. Skype has it's own application and/or browser plug-in, and doesn't need this device. I use Callcentric as the virtual telephone company. Pay as you go and much cheaper than other offerings.
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I use Nimbuz, which supports Skype as well as many other popular IM applications. Nice to have all my IM apps all in one program. I used to use Fring, but since it no longer works with Skype video, Nimbuz is a better multi-protocal application.And yes, Numbuz (Skype) can be used over WiFi or 3G packet data. Your choice.@geekgirl, Sorry, but no video calling using Skype. The "official" app never implemented it. Fring did support it until recently, but it no longer works. So voice only I'm afraid. :(