Does the unit automatically block all caller IDs labeled "Private"? And can you add a number that displays as "Private" to an enabled call list?
1381371
Yes, this model has a feature that when turned ON, it will block all incoming calls that have no caller id. That includes calls that show as "UNKNOWN", "PRIVATE", "-----------", etc. For more information on how to activate this feature, check item 6.0 in the manual: http://hqtelecom.com/TLock-Pro-CallBlocker-N2-UserManual.pdf. Regards,
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Betsy, I was asked to respond to your question. I have only used the Call Blocker for slightly more than one week and I don't have a very favorable comment about it at this time. I cannot answer your question about "Private" calls, but my device will not maintain the current data and time that I set. I have asked for ideas to correct the problem. I hope your unit is working correctly. John
579154
No. You can block callers using call blocking from your service provider or get a newer phone that has call blocking
1685530
Yes, like any other Caller ID appliance, new calls are tagged as NEW until you scan through them. If you want to blacklist a specific number, while you are viewing the number in the list, just press "BLACKLIST". I will typically "Google" the phone number (in the format xxx-xxx-xxxx) and if it comes up in 800notes.com or similar reporting sites, I will usually blacklist the caller depending on the reports from others.
718625
I have never experienced that event. However, I never got the machine to block numbers that were a nuisance. I found that having ID Caller on my phone to identify the caller. If it is someone/thing I do not know, I do not answer. Works every time!
1233404
No. Like Louis said you probably have caller ID. I have not been bothered by any of those idiots. Love my phone.
200170
It's not suppose to block any number. When blocking any number you need to push black list to activate the blocking. You need to call the company for any technical information.
868467
The call blocker unit should not affect the caller ID on your phones. Set it up the normal way, as the instructions state, mainly by just plugging in the unit as a parallel or series installation.
943914
It doesn't block random numbers. To have a number blocked you must either enter the number into memory manually or select a number from the callers' ID list (so a number that has already called you.) Unlisted and private numbers can be blocked too. There are many combination possible, like blocking a whole area code or an exchange (like 123-XXXX - all numbers with a 123 exchange will be blocked) or narrowed down to 123-456X (meaning all numbers starting with 123-4560 to 123-4569 will be blocked. The combinations are endless.
771740
If you have caller id service from your phone company, you probably have a feature you can enable called Anonymous Call Rejection. That feature will block any call that does not have a number associated with it. Then any call that comes through would have a number unless it is an "out of area" call. The T Lock, problems not withstanding, can block any number you put on the blacklist. Be aware of the following: Caller ID blocking ONLY WORKS FROM RESIDENCE TO RESIDENCE. Commercial users can retrieve your number with an ANI box even if you block your caller id. I got that surprise one day when a business I called for price and availability on a local number with my caller id blocked, called me back on my number to tell me that they found what I was looking for. What a shock and an education I got.
1228082
I can't say it any better than the previous responders, they are right on. If you want to actually block a specific number, that is probably a function of the capability/capacity of your telephone provider. I truly have not had to enter numbers to block since I bought the TeleBouncer.
1318642
You can program it to block any number or area code using wild card #. However, I unplugged mine after it started blocking everyone all the time. I reprogrammed it and within a week it was blocking everyone again. Buy one of the Panasonic phones. Mine blocks up to 250 numbers, more than the digitone, and hasn't messed up after over a year's use. Also got no help from digitone with the problem.
1685529
Once you add the numbers to the BLACKLIST they will be disconnected if they called in the future, even if you are not at home. If they call while you are away, later on you can scroll the list of incoming calls (last 100 calls are stored in the device), and press the BLACKLIST button to add them to the list of blocked numbers. I hope this is helpful. If you order from HQTELECOM, you can have access to our online documentation at http://hqtelecom.com/ -- where you can find an updated version of the manual, FAQs, Unknown issues, technical support, etc.
31140
Yes. Menu, #, 1,6, 2,,,O for off. My question to you is:Why did you buy this specific unit if you didn't want talking caller I'd?
1318639
With the Digitone you can block any call manually, but there is auto blocking too that my wife has not explained to me so far. All said, I'm tickled with ours and I do recommend it to my best friends.
1180692
The unit has two phone jacks on the back. One is the wire coming from the wall into the unit. The other is from the unit into your phone. The unit receives the phone number that is calling. If it is one of your blocked numbers, the phone does not ring. If the number is not a blocked number, then the phone rings. If the call is the second case, you have the option of looking at the number on the screen, and pressing the blacklist button if you want to block that number from calling. The call will immediately stop if you do this.
200169
Well, you got yours to work. Congratulations! Check your settings. You're supposed to be able to only block certain numbers. Look at the blocked number list. If it contains all the numbers since you started using it, you probably set it wrong. If that doesn't work, contact the manufacturer. Hope this helps!
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No it doesn't, my issue with the company, they claim it block up to 1500 calls, in my case I used it for 3 months and when it reached 100 blocked calls, I can't see any other calls beyond the 100.other than that it is good unit will serve the purpose if you follow the instructions. Good Luck