The Panasonic KX-TG8181EB is a single handset DECT cordless telephone with a built in digital answering machine, and it is the sort of phone that quietly does its job for years. Panasonic have a long standing reputation for build quality in this category, and their cordless phones regularly outlast the broadband routers they end up plugged into.
The answering machine is built into the base, so there is no separate box to find space for and no subscription to pay. Messages can be played back directly from the handset as well as at the base, which is more useful than it sounds when the base is sat in the hallway.
Caller display shows who is ringing before you pick up, and nuisance call blocking lets you build a list of numbers you never want to hear from again, which puts a real dent in unwanted sales calls.
Everyday use is well thought through. There is a handsfree speakerphone on the handset, a backlit display and illuminated keypad for dialling in low light, a handset locator for when it disappears down the back of the sofa, eco mode to reduce power and transmission, night mode to silence the ringer overnight, and key lock to prevent accidental dialling.
Being DECT and GAP compatible, additional handsets can be registered to the base later, so a single handset set can be expanded into a whole house system without replacing anything.
The buyer will receive the complete set as supplied by the manufacturer, comprising the base station, handset, power adaptor, telephone line cord, rechargeable batteries and documentation.
Please refer to the photographs to confirm exactly what is included.
This item is brand new and unused, supplied in its original manufacturer packaging.
The outer packaging may show very minor handling or shelf wear from storage, which does not affect the product inside. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the exact item the buyer will receive.
Please note that caller display and the associated nuisance call blocking features require a caller display service from your network provider. Most UK providers now include this as standard, but charges may apply on some tariffs, so it is worth checking with yours.
This is a standard DECT cordless phone suitable for a conventional landline socket. If your line has been moved onto Digital Voice or a similar internet based service, the base can be plugged into the telephone port on your broadband router instead of the wall socket.
As a cordless phone the base requires mains power, so it will not work during a power cut. Anyone who wants a phone that keeps working in an outage should keep a simple corded handset as a backup.
The handset should be left to charge fully before first use to condition the rechargeable batteries properly.
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