Vtech DECT 6.0 Black/White Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (LS6215-2) Review

The VTech LS6215-2 comes with 2 cordless phones and has expansion capability up to 12 phones (I found the expansion phones are available by clicking the Accessories tab at http://www.vtechphones.com/vtechui/store/dsp_product.cfm?itemID=3986&parent=22662). Apparently, the older VTech LS6115 lacks expansion and intercom features.

This model does not include an answering machine--I prefer using my phone service provider's voicemail system. There is a voicemail indicator, which works well with my phone service provider's voicemail system--I use Vonage.

Reception, clarity and range for these 6 GHz phones are excellent. My previous 5.8 GHz cordless phones had too much frequency interference and had static or no signal. The volume adjusts from Mute to quite loud, with several settings between. The speakerphone is loud and clear on both ends of the line (the speakerphone button is an icon at the bottom left of the LCD screen). The range is also quite good--tried outside my house, about 100 feet from the base.

You can store 50 names/numbers, using the Menu/Select button--it's similar to saving numbers on your cell phone. Then, select a saved number by clicking the VOL up button and press TALK. Or call back missed/received numbers by clicking the VOL down button and press TALK.

The design is sleek, compact and intuitive. As an example, the intercom feature works great for calling the other handset--just press "INT", and it automatically dials the other handset. Also, the base has a "Find Handset" button, which when pressed, beeps both handsets. The phone buttons are also unobtrusive and give good tactile feedback. And the phones are easy to clean.

Very impressive execution.

Hope this review helps.

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