An amplified corded telephone in black with large yellow buttons and a yellow caller ID display.

Alto Plus Big Button CID Speakerphone - 53DB

by Clarity

$229.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions This phone works as a complete solution on its own, but getting good results means adjusting the amplification and tone to the person's hearing and programming the speed dial buttons. A family member can do this with the printed instructions in about half an hour, so guided setup fits. A hearing professional is only needed if the person is unsure how much amplification they need.

What it is

Summary

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

The Alto Plus is a corded phone that makes incoming voices up to 53 decibels louder and has a very loud ringer (100 dBA) plus a big bright visual ringer. It has a large tilting screen with big text for caller ID, a talking keypad that speaks the numbers as you press them, and a soft backlit keypad. Three one-touch memory buttons store favorite numbers, and the volume and tone controls are built for people who have trouble with small buttons or limited hand movement. It also has a built-in speakerphone, ports for a headset, neckloop, and bed shaker, and battery backup so you can still call during a power outage. It is a corded phone, so it needs a phone line and isn't something you can carry around the house.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$229.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$229.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug in the phone line and the power adapter, then place the base on a table or desk.
  • With a guide
    1. Install the backup batteries, then set the ringer volume, incoming sound level, and tone to match the listener's hearing.
    2. Program the three one-touch memory buttons with the most-called numbers, and turn on the talking keypad if it helps. Plan on about 20-30 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 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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