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40dB Phone w/ Caller ID and Answering Machine

by Independent Living Aids

$167.95

Setup with instructions The phone works out of the box for basic calls with minimal setup, but the accessibility features — tone settings, Slow Talk calibration, call blocking, and talking phonebook — benefit from working through the manual. A family member or the user can configure these in a single session without professional help, making guided_setup the right tier.

Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026

This cordless phone provides 40dB of amplification along with six tone settings that let you adjust the frequency profile of the incoming voice — helpful for people who can hear sound but struggle with clarity at certain pitches. The Slow Talk feature reduces the speed of speech in real time during calls and playback, which benefits both people with hearing loss and those who process spoken language more slowly. It also includes talking caller ID, a talking keypad, and large backlit buttons, making it useful for people with low vision as well. The built-in answering machine, call blocking, and speakerphone are all standard, but keep in mind this is a corded base with cordless handset — you'll need a phone service line (landline or VoIP adapter) to use it, and the 40dB amplification applies to the handset only, not the speakerphone at the same level.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexitySetup with instructions
Price$167.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedJune 19, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    1. Plug the base unit into a phone jack and power outlet.
    2. Pair the cordless handset to the base (typically automatic or one button).
    3. Adjust volume and tone settings using the controls on the handset — usable right away.
  • With a guide
    1. Configure talking caller ID, call blocking list, and phonebook entries using the menu — allow 20–30 minutes with the user manual.
    2. Set preferred language (English or Spanish) for voice guidance features.
    3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to Get It

independent-living Visit
$167.95

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aidsview on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.