A corded telephone in dark grey with large round buttons, a raised display screen, and a curly handset cord.

Ampli550 Amplified Telephone- Talking Caller ID- 55dB

by Sonic Alert

$179.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The phone works like a normal phone once plugged in, but getting real benefit means tuning volume, tone and speech settings and programming the memory buttons. A family member can do this in about half an hour with the instructions. Adding a neck loop, headset or bed shaker takes a little extra care, so guided setup fits best.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Ampli550 is a corded-style desk phone built for people who have trouble hearing a call or seeing the keypad. It boosts incoming sound by up to 55 dB, adds another 15 dB on the speakerphone, and speaks each key and the caller's name and number aloud. The 1-inch backlit keys, big LCD screen, 95 dB ringer and bright flashing strobe make calls easier to catch and place. Nine one-touch buttons store numbers (two for emergencies), and the call log holds 99 callers with date and time. Jacks for a headset, neck loop or vibrating bed shaker let you add extras, but the bed shaker is sold separately.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$179.00

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Details

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Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$179.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Plug the phone into your phone line and power, then set the volume and tone controls to what sounds clearest to the main user.
    2. Program the nine one-touch buttons (two are meant for emergency numbers) and set the speech output level for outgoing voice.
    3. If you want a headset, neck loop or bed shaker, plug it into the matching jack and test it. Plan on about 30 minutes in total.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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