Question 1

Hi will this single unit sync with my existing bt8500 enhanced call blocker cordless system - 1 of 4 units has now failed and would like to replace? l

Accepted Answer

I have successfully connected a BT8500 handset to this phone's base station using the Registration option of the Settings menu. It partly works.

What works: I can make/receive calls, incoming calls show on the Calls List, and answerphone messages can be accessed.

What doesn't work: I cannot access the handset-wide address book of names and numbers so I have to add selected names/numbers specifically on this handset; the 8500 handset doesn't appear in the list of handsets (phone book button) that can be called internally (ie via DECT rather by phone line).

Not tested: I've not tried adding this handset to an established call (ie another handset makes/answers a call, the 8500 tries to join the call).

So some restrictions, but if you can live with them, you get additional handsets that can be used with this base station.

Question 2

When new messages are recorded on the answerphone does it show an alert or give a new message noise?

Accepted Answer

Yes a light comes on at the base station and it beeps every couple of minutes until the message has been replayed.

Question 3

Will this system work on a Virgin Media landline?

Accepted Answer

Don’t see why not. We’re with Sky and didn’t encounter any problems

Question 4

Does the nuisance call blocker work if i use this phone in france? cold callers even worse than the uk..!!

Accepted Answer

Work it’s bloody brilliant I purchased one about a year ago and to be honest in that year I have had three , yes three phone calls which are not on my contacts list. Before purchasing the call blocker phone  I had 30 to 40  nuisance calls a day from 7am till 10 pm. I would thoroughly recommend  this . F we all bought this phone system the call centres would go out of business due to nobody answering the phone

ASIN	B0787KRDFT
Answering System Type	Digital
Best Sellers Rank	13,220 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 65 in Cordless Analogue & DECT Phones
Box Contents	Handset, base, telephone cable, ac adaptor, 2x AAA batteries and user guide
Brand Name	BT
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	PSTN, ISDN, VoIP services with caller ID support
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,991)
Dialer Type	Dual Keypad
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Is there Caller ID	Yes
Item Dimensions	5.1 x 3.5 x 17.6 centimetres
Item Type Name	Cordless Telephone
Item Weight	4.23 Ounces
Manufacturer	BT
Manufacturer Part Number	BT61926
Model Number	90638
Multiline Operation	Single-Line Operation
Number of Batteries	2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Phone Talk Time	22 Hours
Power Source	Battery Powered
Recording Capacity	30 Minutes
Telephone Type	Cordless
Unit Count	1.0 count

BT 90638 Advanced Cordless Home Phone with 100 Percent Nuisance Call Blocking and Answering Machine, Single Handset Pack, Black

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