Mobile Phone Signaler | Serene Innovations RF200
Last verified June 16, 2026 · classified May 31, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 31, 2026
The RF200 sits on your desk and flashes bright lights when your cell phone or landline receives an incoming call, text message, or emergency alert — it detects cell phone vibration through a cradle, so no Bluetooth pairing or app is needed. It's designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and would miss auditory ring alerts, particularly useful in noisy environments or situations where a phone is face-down and silent. This is a mostly complete solution out of the box for visual alerting, but if you want bed or whole-room alerting, you'll need a separate bed shaker (the jack is included, shaker is not) and potentially additional room flashers. The vibration sensitivity is adjustable via a wheel, which helps with phones that have weaker vibration motors, though the detection method means very low-vibration phones or cases that dampen vibration may not trigger it reliably.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Plug the AC adapter into an outlet and optionally load 4 AA batteries for backup power.
- Set your cell phone in the cradle face-down and adjust the vibration sensitivity wheel until the unit reliably detects your phone's vibration.
- For landline use, connect the included phone cord between the RF200 and your phone jack.
- With a guide
- Review the user guide to configure flashing patterns that distinguish calls from texts.
- If adding a bed shaker, connect it to the bed shaker jack and route the cord to your sleeping area — setup takes roughly 10–15 minutes total. 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
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Serene Innovations — view on vendor site; last verified June 16, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 31, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.