Do you have to use the built-in voicemail system or can the phone service provider voicemail be used?
1440610
You can turn the VM off.The onboard VM works fairly well, although getting to it through the IP address will take a few tries. We bought this system in lieu of a $3K system from a "Phone system" company. If you want to save a boatload of money, use analog lines and already have an open port on your network switch, this system is for you. We are VERY happy with it and have room to expand in the future...
1440611
I believe you can disable the voice mail and use your phone company's voice mail. You have to make sure that the SYN248 no answer timers are longer than the phone company's voice mail timers.
2145507
The base has a voicemail indicator, I use it with magic jack and all my voice mail goes to magic jack.
1952392
Absolutely - you don't need a landline to use this phone - but the answering system and missed call indicator only work with landline - so if you connect it to your cell phone via bluetooth - you'll have to check the cell phone itself for voice mail.
283949
I don't know because I use the AT&T; Uverse voicemail now. I had a previous AT&T; model on which I used the local voicemail feature and it beeped when there was an unread message.
2159
I have cable phone service and caller ID works. I do not use the voicemail function however, so I don't know if it works well.
1691002
I have voicemail through my local phone company and I just dial *98 to get into it. Or I can dial the telephone number for the voicemail service.
42254
Right, You dial your Voice-Mail Setup and follow the menus there.The W376G phone is a nice basic little phone, (I still use my first). However, the internal phone Set-up, Settings and Features menus are hopelessly disorganized and confused. And I've never seen any User Manual, Patches or Updates.
1526957
It's just a phone. If you have voice mail as part of your phone service, well, then yes.
1281785
This telephone does not have an answering system. I too use voicemail--Optimum. It does have a call history function which a have never bothered to look at.
741542
I don't know. My phone service provider provides voice mail. I don't use the phones VM.
1931761
It comes with voicemail, 3 way calling, call waiting, and Caller Number ID (no name, just the number, similar to a normal cell phone).The voicemail is the same as calling someone that has AT&T;, uses the same voicemail system. All of it is included. There is the dial tone when you pick up the phone, call waiting sounds a bit different when someone calls a normal landline. But simple to use.
1595335
No, it doesn't have. However, it allows you to access your voice mail, if your provider has this functionality.
1800710
The answering machine function is with your phone, not the OBI. You need to have a phone service with the OBI, and whoever your provider is can also offer an answering function, but you can elect to just have your panasonic phone system be your answering function
1984923
You do use your home number. The only downside is that you have to choosee whether your voicemail or fax answers if you don't. I keep voicemail on unless I am expecting a fax. For outbound faxes this isn't a problem.
224114
Sorry. I don't use the machine answering system. I have a voice mail account and I use that. If you buy the phone, I am sure that the instruction manual will explain all you need to know. It's a cool set-up. I recommend it.
930764
The voicemail has to be set up through your local phone provider. These Motorola phones have a phone symbol on the phone that tells you that you have a voicemail. Your local provider should furnish the information on how to retrieve your voicemails. M. Gardner
1526955
Yes. However, that may be more a function of your service than the phone. But the instructions for setting up the voice mail and speed dial options are clear and easy to follow.