ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified  Photo Memory Dial

ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Photo Memory Dial

by Independent Living Aids

$89.95

Setup with instructions The phone works out of the box for basic calls, but to get full benefit — programming photo memory buttons and setting amplification/tone levels correctly — a family member or caregiver needs 20–30 minutes with the manual. No professional is required, but it's not truly self-serve because the memory programming step is essential to its AT value.

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 amplified corded telephone designed for people who have difficulty hearing standard phone calls or remembering phone numbers. The standout feature is eight photo-frame slots on the handset — you place a photo of a person in each slot, and pressing that photo dials their number directly, no number memorization needed. It delivers up to 40dB of amplification with adjustable tone control, a bright visual ringer up to 85dB, and a built-in speakerphone, making it a fairly complete package for someone with moderate-to-severe hearing loss or early cognitive challenges managing phone use. This is a single-line corded phone, so it won't work with VoIP-only setups without an adapter, and it requires a standard telephone wall jack.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexitySetup with instructions
Price$89.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedJune 19, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Plug into a standard telephone wall jack and power outlet — handset is ready to use immediately.
  • With a guide
    1. Insert photos into the eight labeled slots on the phone base.
    2. Program each photo button with the corresponding phone number using the keypad — typically takes 15–20 minutes following the included instruction sheet.
    3. Adjust ringer volume and tone control to comfortable levels for the user.
    4. 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
$89.95

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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.