Can both the ringer and the incoming/outgoing messages be completely muted?
1338400
The ringer can be completely muted, but neither the incoming nor outgoing message can be completely muted.
1326053
yes you can. What you can't easily do is to turn off the ringer if you are trying not to answer the phone call.
242755
Yes, both the phone and the main base unit have volume buttons that will allow you to turn the volume down to mute.
1520545
I looked in the manual and there is nothing in there to indicate you can shut the ringer off.
404293
My cell device does not offer this as a feature so I can not say if you would hear the callers name. I do hear the phone rings and my specific ring announcements (you have a text, your mother is call, its the boss do not answer the phone). I suspect that hearing names would work.
1710559
Yes. You can change the volume level of the ringer separately. There are 6 volume settings. Ranging from very loud to completely off.
2087588
Ringers can be turned off on cordless handsets. Option under "Initial Setting".
1356765
no The phone is equipped with a ringer control switch. You can adjust level of ring or shut the ringer off if you prefer.
1012585
Yes, the answering machine allows you to hear the message as it is being delivered. You can also turn that feature off.
1240683
I don't know about any do not disturb function, but we have the ringers turned off on the phones in rooms where we don't want to hear the phone ring.
154511
I think that is just the way it's designed, for privacy when you have company, for example, so they can't listen. I have not tried listening on the handset after it rings, but maybe that is how you screen the calls. Thwy have a really good customer service department, you could call them during business hours. Im curious myself now! I do like how I dont have to listen to my own outgoing message every time it picks up like my last phone. That is why I did not by a Uniden again.
290248
Kristine - The Call Screening feature allows you to silence incoming messages. Also, you can play your messages either from the base or cordless handset. Thanks!
1687202
So far, I have not found an "off" button but I haven't read the entire manual. There is a mute button. The volume of the ring can be turned way down or up to super loud. When I turned down the volume of the ringer, it was very quiet.
2112597
I have not had this happen, but I will try to find out tonight and let you know.**UPDATE**Sorry this is coming a bit later, but yes, the ringer will go through the speaker.
517935
Yes you can. Just like hanging up a call, you can hit the phone button to mute yourself.
1337451
I have tried answering a call or pushing the "accept" button and you cannot interrupt the message cycle. However, if the caller presses "O" the box rings with a discernible tone and you can pick up the call and you can accept it and add it to the white list at that time. If you know you will be getting a call you can turn the blocker off temporarily.
1011127
No mute control on this model--this is a functional but bare-bones unit.There is a two-level volume switch on the back of the plug that goes into the jack on the phone. However, this would be awkward to use during a phone conversation.