How far far from the base can you be&still use phone?Do you need a phone jack for the second phone?
1614468
We don't have this one any longer because of a lightning zap, however, we regularly took it out to the chicken coops with us, which are from 75-90' from the house as well as down the 200' driveway. It didn't begin cutting out until we left the driveway on the way to the mailbox. You do not need a phone jack for the second phone, if I recall.
1614469
We've used these phones all over the house and yard without any problems. You do NOT need a second jack for the second phone.
1614470
It work in the house and reach end of the large vegetable garden next to house. But all depends on house structure materials amount of other wireless devices in the house, proximity of operations, trees. Second base does not require phone jack, just power outlet.
1614471
I walk 30yds to my mailbox with the phone and still sounds perfect.Great phones.
1614472
through out entire house and basement not sure about distance outside never had a problem with range. no you do not need second phone jack for second unit just power
1614473
The range is about 30 feet from the base. No phone jack is needed for the second phone.
179889
I needed an extender since the phone reception did not reach the barn and garden area in my yard. As W. Tobias stated, if you are not experiencing a problem when making phone calls with the base unit, you do not need an extender.
280026
Just the base is connected to a phone jack. You will want power for the other handsets to charge in the cradle. I have been impressed with this phone so far, the sound is clear and has good range.
1796899
Phone has to be charged after you install the batteries. Problem with the unit. I could not get the unit to work right if I was more than 10' from the base station. If you are using additional handset's I would advise buying something else. I had to return everything. I would get three beeps constantly telling me I was to far from the base. I was never more than 50' away, and in some cases less than 20'. I would look for something else.
1653653
Only the base set needs to be connected via phone line (and it's the only one that CAN be connected). The secondary handset and base simply need to be plugged in to an electrical outlet.My only frustration with the phone is that the "ringer" is so terribly quiet--even when cranked up to its loudest. Is hardly audible from another room--and certainly not when the TV is on.
1430703
The range of the handset to the base is at least 1/4 mile. We use them at the barn and the base is in the house. No setup for the intercom - just push the button on the handset or base. Same goes for finding a lost handset - which REALLY comes in handy!
1902459
Yes, you can use this with two different cell phones and no landline. However, the cell phones connect to the base unit via Bluetooth and so you must keep the cell phones within Bluetooth range of the base unit (10-20 ft).
1193842
Yes you need phone service. This jack hooks into a room that is wired for phone service and allows you to plug into a different room that only has power. Then the second room will have phone service.
1169839
You can only have two phones connected at once, and it gives you the option of selecting number 1 or 2. You have to know/remember which is which. I rarely dial out on cell from these phones, but often will answer using them. It works great, but the cell phone needs to be relatively close to the base (15-20 feet). I keep mine on a charger about 5 feet away.
1930633
yes. the main base must be plugged into a phone jack and a wall outlet. the second just plugs into a wall outlet. both bases charge both phones which is nice if you wander downstairs with the upstairs phone.
1504202
I have the same question. If not, can I use multiple base stations for better bluetooth range?
169898
Yes, there's a jack on each extension phone on the left side under the volume button. There doesn't appear to be a jack on the base unit, however.
2174240
A piece of cake. Once call has been connected on both ends, anyone else up to number of phones connected to the base station can hit either talk or speakerphone and all can hear and speak as if in the same room. Caveat Emptor: Phones using speakerphones need to be separated physically by at least 20 feet to prevent howl feedback! Works fine and I often use all my phones at once especially with family calls to family. Everyone gets to join in
746988
Both have speaker the base and the phone, so if you don't find the phone can you answer it through the base
1552357
Yes, a phone "base" does need to be in the immediate proximity of the router. My cousin recommended the 'magicjack go" to me and he has the main base (plugged into the router through the magicjack) and 3 extension phones (paired to the base) in various rooms of his home and it works just fine for him. I hope this helps answer your question.
1995894
No, picking up a second handset just joins you with the current call. You would need multiple lines to accomplish that, as a business might have
1194320
I have taken my phone out to the greenhouse which is at least 120 feet from the base. I do not know what the range from my cell phone to the base would be. When I am home the cell phone is in the house with me. I do know that it will ring when my cell is in the kitchen and the base is in my bedroom, which is opposite ends of the house. Hope this helps.