Do I have to have a landline or cable account to use, or can I use with just Skype? Trying to get rid of the unnecessary expense of a landline, but have a good set of cordless phones. If I buy this product, without a wall connection, will it work with Skype?Thank you. Do I have to have a landline or cable account to use, or can I use with just Skype? Trying to get rid of the unnecessary expense of a landline, but have a good set of cordless phones. If I buy this... » Read More Do I have to have a landline or cable account to use, or can I use with just Skype? Trying to get rid of the unnecessary expense of a landline, but have a good set of cordless phones. If I buy this product, without a wall connection, will it work with Skype?Thank you. « Show Less
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I have the same question. I love my cordless phones, but am tired of paying 50 bucks a month for very few calls. Would love to plug into my computer to make calls over the internet while talking through my cordless set.
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i got this product, installed using the latest skype (ver 5.3x) installed skypemate ver 5.0x (you gotta download it). I have windows vista home, running all the latest versions of skype and skypemate.My problems so far are:1. I hear music before I dial out and the music is there during conversations2. I have to use the computer to skypeout, i can't use the corded phone buttons3. When I call into the skype line, the phone doesn't ring, but I can answer and have conversation.Any help is appreciated
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You will need a computer connected to the internet and skype installed<connect your phone and computer then use cordless phone to make skype calls>This device simply converts skype computer connection to standard phone jack rj11 format.You will pay for certain calls to land lines the rates are at available at skype.com
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No land line needed but computer must remain on to make and receive calls.Skype to Skype calls are free Skype to land lines and cell phone are fee based.
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You need a phone line, but it does not have to be a "land line". I am using AT&T;'s wireless home system and it works fine. Should also work with VOIP
559842
I haven't tried skyping but you can go on facebook and email on the phone. There is no reason why skype should not work.
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This headset is not a telephone - it does not fit nor will it work directly into a landline jack.It will fit a cordless telephone that has a jack or cell phone that has a jack - those are different jacks than the one in the wall. This unit comes with various adapters. Prior to purchase review the adapters to ensure the product will serve your needs. I now rely on mine.
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I use a separate wireless phone just for skype. I found one at Walmart for $5.00. I plugged in to FreeTalk, then FreeTalk into my router and started making calls. Once Skype recognized FreeTalk, then my cheap phone, it works just like a regular land line. I haven't had any problems using FreeTalk with a separate cheap wireless phone. I never tried using FreeTalk with just 1 land line phone.
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This is a common misconception, one that has cost my company hundreds and likely thousands of dollars. You only need the lifter if your phone does not support external headsets. We use Shoretel 230 VOIP phones and these headsets work right out of the box WITHOUT the lifter. (We've purchased 50 or so of these lifters, only to find out that we do not need them.) So check with your phone manufacturer, IT dept, whatever you have available before ordering the lifter. As far as I can tell, you really only need it for much older phones, or for very generic non-office use phones. The majority of office phones have provisions for wireless headsets. This is a common misconception, one that has cost my company hundreds and likely thousands of dollars. You only need the lifter if your phone does not support external headsets. We use Shoretel 230 VOIP phones and these headsets work right out of the box WITHOUT the lifter. (We've purchased 50 or so of these lifters, only to find out that we do not need them.) So check with your phone manufacturer, IT dept, whatever you have available before ordering the lifter. As far as I can tell, you really only need it for much older phones, or for very generic non-office use phones. The... » Read More This is a common misconception, one that has cost my company hundreds and likely thousands of dollars. You only need the lifter if your phone does not support external headsets. We use Shoretel 230 VOIP phones and these headsets work right out of the box WITHOUT the lifter. (We've purchased 50 or so of these lifters, only to find out that we do not need them.) So check with your phone manufacturer, IT dept, whatever you have available before ordering the lifter. As far as I can tell, you really only need it for much older phones, or for very generic non-office use phones. The majority of office phones have provisions for wireless headsets. « Show Less
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This adapter let your home phone network to connect to the external telephone network via the broadband connection. So, if you already have regular phone (any type including cordless), then you can use those phones to make calls as you would normally do. If your home phone network is currently connected to a land-line phone network (such as AT&T;/Verizon/etc) then you will have to disconnect it first before connecting to this adapter. On the other hand, if you already have VOIP phone connection (such as the one provided by you cable company or Vonage and others) then you can replace them with google voice. Beware of the fact that google voice does not provide 911 support. This adapter let your home phone network to connect to the external telephone network via the broadband connection. So, if you already have regular phone (any type including cordless), then you can use those phones to make calls as you would normally do. If your home phone network is currently connected to a land-line phone network (such as AT&T;/Verizon/etc) then you will have to disconnect it first before connecting to this adapter. On the other hand, if you already have VOIP phone connection (such as the one provided by you cable company or Vonage and others) then you can replace them... » Read More This adapter let your home phone network to connect to the external telephone network via the broadband connection. So, if you already have regular phone (any type including cordless), then you can use those phones to make calls as you would normally do. If your home phone network is currently connected to a land-line phone network (such as AT&T;/Verizon/etc) then you will have to disconnect it first before connecting to this adapter. On the other hand, if you already have VOIP phone connection (such as the one provided by you cable company or Vonage and others) then you can replace them with google voice. Beware of the fact that google voice does not provide 911 support. « Show Less
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Well, I must confess; I didn't understand your question entirely, but you are right to think that this is some kind of cordless phone. However the greatest advantage is that it requires no PC; you can make/recieve Skype calls without a computer -so you would have all Skype-goodies but wouldn't have to have your PC on in order to use it. I for one am looking forward for this phone because I am an international student, and Skype is probably one of the best VOIP provider out there (no activation fee, monthly payments, rates are pretty good for my case) With SkypeIn and all that stuff I can be in home, or in school, but still have the same number and everything and all I would have to carry would be a small device.. You see, some other VOIP provider, like Vonage, provides you with a box that you attach to your internet connection (using a router, so you connect your modem to this router, and then can connect multiple computers/devices to internet) and then plug in your everyday phone to this box. I have many friends who use their Vonage boxes in both countries. However, Skype is a little bit more 'private' than Vonage or other VOIP systems, so such boxes won't work on Skype. This 'thing' takes it up a notch; it is both some kind of 'box', and the phone, for Skype system. However you need a wireless router, and create a wireless network in your home to hook up the 'thing' to internet. Now, this would work in your house, your buddys house, but not in a public wireless network like a hotel network or a coffee shop network.. So it doesn't have a 'cell phone' use.. About the security; almost all routers come with detailed manuals, so you can easily add WPA security to your network (SPH101 supports this security), then it shouldn't be much of a problem.. If you have any more, specific questions, don't hesitate..
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I think you are asking if the phone system will work without a landline? The phone system will work with a land line in combination with a cell phone or two cell phones. You do not need a land line at all for the system to work.
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The answer is you can do HALF of that. You can have up to 4 base stations on one Internet connection to one house. But if you want to have two handsets with a separate Skype account on each handset, you must have two base stations. This was exactly my question because my wife and I each have our own Skype account and we wanted to use a cordless handset without having to turn on our computers to make a Skype call. The solution is you buy two base units and two handset -- actually 2 of the VOIP841 product because each comes with one base and one handset. I can tell you after having these two VOIP841 phones for about a week that it works really well and the set up for two Skype accounts was easy. I thought I would have to configure something to get it to work. Not at all. The instructions say to connect the bases to your Internet connection and landline and power, then power up the handsets. I guess Philips designed this system for this situation because by default each handset seeks its own base. Presumably if I turned off one base and reset the orphan handset it would seek and connect itself to the remaining base, but I have not tried this. (But then both handsets would be on a single Skype account.) Each base provides its own website where you can go and change settings and check status. It is actually in the base that the Skype account info resides, not in the handset. I really recommend this phone! I have a SkypeIn number, and it is nice to take and make calls through Skype on a cordless and leave the computer turned off. I haven't tried to see how far the cordless range is, but it works anywhere I take it, inside or out. Also, we are frequently on two Skype calls at once, using each of our handsets, and we notice no degradation or impact on our calls. But then again, we have a high capacity broadband connection -- 5mb down, 650kb up. Good luck! :)
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Headset does not require pairing.No matter what kind cordless phone you use.This headset connected straight to landed phone plug no additional phone equipment needed.But if you ask how to make a phone call than yes you need separate phone to make dialing.Unfortunate this set can not dial and do not have visual monitor to see who calling.I would say this headset use as helping phone tool to free your hands while you talking and quickly answer call. PS .Also headset have option to attach corded phone so it became cordless and also have option to connected to computer (wired connection only (USB)) helpful with messaging programs like Skype. Those connections its not automatic owner have to switch this options on unit. Hope it helps.
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nOT SURE WHAT UR ASKING but I can tell u I have my cell phone paired to my landline but I also pay for data use on my cell phone! But if ur asking if u can make calls from a cell phone by just pairing them I would want to say no. U have to also have landline service. Hope this helps.
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You don't need to if you have your files backed up properly offline or in Neat Cloud. It's like going wireless on your phone...do you really need a landline. It's more about getting used to the concept and not an actual need to keep hard copies.
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If I am understanding your question you want to know if you can connect with a old landline. Yes, it works with just an ordinary phone line. The additional phone only needs an outlet and no phone line to work. It receives it's information from the main phone base. If you however mean that you have no landline and want to know if you can use them without phone service the answer is no, you must have service.
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I guess you can not use it with Skype accounts.This phone is for use VOIP systems using SIP protocol or as a stand alone telephone.For international calls we use callwithus.comRegards, Marcos
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thanks!! do you know if this is possible with any skype solutions?? my wife loves her regular little corded handset phone and I was looking at switching to skype but need this abillity to use a regular corded phone? thanks so much
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It connects to landline. You could use majic jack or similar product if you have wi fi available. Otherwise you're better off spending the extra to get a system that uses cellular dialer, althoigh then you get charged a monthly fee for service.