A white corded telephone with large black number buttons and three photo-memory buttons across the top.

smpl Photo Dial 3 Phone Amplified for Hearing and Visually Impaired

by smpl Technology

$49.99, see price history

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Setup with instructions The phone itself is simple to use, but someone has to program the photo buttons and tune the volume settings first. A family member can do that in about half an hour with the quick start guide and user guide, so guided setup fits. Expert help usually isn't needed.

What it is

Summary

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

The photoDIAL 3 is a landline phone built around photo memory buttons, so you can call someone with one press on their picture, without lifting the handset. It also boosts the volume of the caller's voice, with a sliding switch for low, medium, and high amplification. The case is rugged plastic and was drop tested from six feet, and it can sit on a desk or mount on a wall. This is a good fit for someone who struggles to read small numbers, remember phone numbers, or hear a standard phone. The photos and numbers have to be set up ahead of time, so a family member or caregiver will usually do that part.

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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$49.99

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$49.99
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Plug the phone cord into your wall jack and connect the included power adapter. Set it on the included stand or mount it on a wall.
    2. Add the photos and phone numbers for the one-touch buttons, then set the earpiece and ringer volume and the amplification switch to suit the person using it.
    3. Plan on about 30 minutes, mostly for loading contacts and photos. Follow the included quick start guide and user guide, and

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 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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