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Additional Handset for 721148

by Independent Living Aids

$95.95

Setup with instructions The handset itself requires pairing to an existing base unit, which involves a short menu-driven registration process. This is straightforward for most users with the manual but goes beyond plug-and-play, making guided_setup appropriate. No professional is needed.

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

What it is

Summary

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

This is an expansion handset for the Panasonic KX-TGM420 amplified cordless phone system, sold as ILA model 721148. It delivers the same features as the main unit — 40dB of audio amplification, a talking keypad that announces keys as you press them, and talking caller ID — so you can place a fully accessible phone in an additional room without losing any functionality. It's designed for someone with moderate hearing loss or low vision who wants accessible phone coverage throughout their home, not just near the base unit. This handset cannot work on its own — it must be registered to an existing KX-TGM420 base unit (model 721148), which is sold separately, and the total system supports up to six handsets.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexitySetup with instructions
Price$95.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedJune 19, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Unbox the handset and place it on its charging cradle to charge before first use.
  • With a guide
    1. Follow the pairing instructions in the handset manual to register it to your existing KX-TGM420 base unit — typically a menu-driven process that takes 5–10 minutes.
    2. Test amplification and talking caller ID to confirm settings carried over from the base unit. 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
$95.95

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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.