Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System
Expandable to a total of 10 handsets--1 extra handset included! 2 mailboxes, Power failure operation through corded base, IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100-number Caller ID memory, Handset speakerphone, Headset compatible, 7-qay conferencing, Base to handset call transfer, Intercom between handsets, Transfer phonebook memory between handsets, Room/baby monitor, DirectLink 2-way radio feature, Call screening, Trilingual voice prompts, New message LED indicator, Time and date stamp, Call and memo recording, Animated display, Backlit display, Trilingual menus, Dual caller ID display, Clock display, IntegriSound natural sounding answering system, 20 ring tone options, Personal ring feature, Do not disturb setting, Lighted keypad, Belt clip included, Last 3 number redial, Mute/Hold features.
The Uniden TRU9496 is thoughtfully designed for small businesses or homes that find two separate phone lines to be one of life's necessities. The system is expandable to include a total of 10 handsets with charging cradles (available separately). Combining a traditional corded handset with a 5.8 GHz cordless handset, the Uniden TRU9496 offers cordless convenience when you want it, but will continue to provide basic phone service in the event of a power outage. Only the base system with the corded handset requires a phone jack; any additional handsets simply require an electrical outlet to connect the charging cradle. DirectLink two-way radio communication is built into each cordless handset and the base speakerphone, allowing them to function as an in-home intercom system or baby monitor. Redial any of the last three dialed numbers at the touch of a button, activate five-way conference calls or just enjoy the consistent, clear 5.8 GHz digital signal transmission. The base includes a fully digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of recording time. Additional features include an audible message alert, toll saver, remote message retrieval and a choice between personalized or prerecorded outgoing messages. With subscription to local service, the phone is compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID. It will display the name, number and date and time of each call on the backlit LCD, and will store up to 100 names with two numbers each, so you can return calls at the touch of a button. Even without Caller ID service, a phonebook stores 10 of your most frequently-dialed numbers. What's in the Box: Base with answering system, AC adapter, corded handset, charging cradle, cordless handset, telephone line cord, handset battery, battery cover, belt clip, printed user's guide, warranty card
Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System Accessories
Uniden TRU9496 2-Line Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System Reviews
You likely already know the pros:
2 Line operation
Speakerphone on base and handset
Relatively low price
Digital answering system with separate greeting & messages on each line
etc.
I have a home office with 2 lines. I purchased this phone when my last 2-line phone bit the dust. I specifically wanted a corded phone for the desk and a cordless with remote charging base to keep elsewhere in my home so I purchased this Uniden TRU9496.
Overall the phone is fine, completely adequate for basic needs. Having switched from a more business oriented phone, I can let you know the differences I have noticed while using it: (Cons, if you will)
The number buttons "spongy", not as easy to press when dialing numbers as on other phones. If you're a fast number dialer this could be an issue.
No dedicated buttons for Hold*, Redial**, Conference***, and Mute****.
* Hold is shared with the "int'com" button. If you understand it, fine, but if someone unfamiliar with your phone is trying to put a call on hold they may wind up trying to transfer it instead. The good news is the line in use buttons do flash when the call is on hold (like you would expect).
** Redial is a soft touch key rather than a dedicated keypad key. (Requires user to look at the display and if the display isn't lit up at that moment it can be difficult to see).
***Conference requires stepping through the menu while on a call rather than a dedicated keypad key. If you do a lot of conferencing this could be annoying.
**** Like Redial, Mute is a soft key rather than a dedicated button. And it's a toggle ON/OFF, not like on some phones where you can hold the MUTE key down and when you release it MUTE turns off.
The base does NOT have *ANY* custom ring tones. Only a high shrill for Line 1 and a low shrill for Line 2. That's pretty annoying and disappointing. The handset is fine with lots of choices from traditional rings to musical rings.
Both the base and handset need more than just "OFF/LOW/HIGH" ringer volume. On the base the low is too loud, on the handset the low is too quiet, IMO. The call volume and speakerphone are adjustable in increments, but not the ringer.
I don't use the answering system so I can't comment on that but others have said it's nice having the separate Line 1 & Line 2 announcements and messages. You could have a home line & greeting and separate business line & greeting on the same phone, fully accessible from both the base and the handset,that's pretty cool.
Other than those issues, so far everything has worked as I expected and I haven't had any call quality issues at all.
Been Using this phone and the additional handset for about a month now and have had no problems whatsoever! Great phone and was just was we needed!
The corded phone could not be mounted on the wall. Wish I knew that, otherwise the phone is great.
Received phone in fine condition and was anxious to set it up but ran into problems during testing, encountering two issues that I could not resolve. First, I set the answering machine to "on" but it seemed to automatically turn off whenever a call came in. Very strange. Tried it several times but no success. Second, the incoming Caller ID number would only seem to appear for a couple of seconds and then it just said "Incoming Call." I need a phone that displays the incoming ID during the entire time the phone is ringing. Also, the general layout of the phone and button labels (or symbols) were screwy in my opinion. I tried calling customer support thinking I might get lucky (Uniden is notorious for terrible customer service) and held the line for 55 minutes before hanging up. Returned the phone the same day. My colleague has the ATT E2562 which I think I'll try next, but not at Amazon's full price of $300. I think you can pick it up here from a 3rd party for $185.
The base station will no longer register additional handsets. I have not yet contacted the seller.
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