Cordless DECT 6.0 Stainless-Steel-Finish Handset for use with GE 27909 Series Telephones

Product Description

GE cordless accessory handset for 27909 Design Series stainless steel phone features Dect 6.0 interference free technology and is WiFi friendly and the system is expandable up to 4 handsets. Backlit LCD with multilingual message display, caller ID, call waiting. Functions include speed dial, one touch redial, 40 name/number caller ID memory, directory memory and selectable ringtones. Has built in clock and calendar with automatic date and time set. Handset functions as intercom and is hearing aid compatible with visual ringer. Comes with back up battery and 1 year warranty.

While I have no complaints with the primary handset/base-station, this secondary handset/base-station is very flawed. The catch between the base and handset is designed in such a way that the angle at which you mount the handset to the base has to be perfect or the handset will not catch onto the base and will fall down. Compounding the problem is the fact that the base is a light flimsy piece of plastic that, if not secured to a wall, will likely be just pushed around on the table surface when attempting to mount the handset. It is extremely frustrating to say the least.


Only purchased because it compliments the main phone. This has to be the hardest electronics setup I every went through. Don't bother with help from GE, they contracted it out to the Philippines and the guy was only reading the same instructions I had. I went through programming this phone 10 times before I finally got it right. The procedures were always the same, the only thing I figured out that made the difference was that you have to hold the phone very close to the base station and do not get your hand in between them. Works well after you get it set up. Battery goes in before you plug it in the AC adaptor. Pulling battery and reinstall is needed to reset.


Phone works fine, and looks good. Two issues:
1.) Initiating the phone to communicate with the base is difficult. Follow the directions at the GE website to reset the base. Involves unplugging the base, removing the batteries, etc. but it works.
2.) Stand sucks. Too tippy. Too hard to get the handset to land in the stand correctly. If you're patient, it all works eventually.

Bill Jenko
Kemah, TX



A little tricky to register the phones, but using the suggestions in other reviews, you can eventually do it. Answering machine has clearer voice (better speaker) than some. Remote dial-up access to messages is spotty.


This is difficult to set up and it (and the base has a jarring, unpleasant ring tone).
I guess the sound quality is ok as far as a cordless phone goes.
Stand is lightweight and tends to fall over/is easy to knock over.
I have tried to figure out if the tone can be changed but have not determined that it can.
I liked the look of this and the base set but ... I am planning on replacing it.


Call the Customer Service line. I see several reviews where the phone couldn't register with the base and I was lucky enough to have the same problem. So I called Thomson customer service, not really expecting very much (I even had the Amazon return policy on my computer while on the phone.) Much to my surprise they were actually helpful. I did what they told me to do and it worked. If you have the same problem this is all you have to do:
Make sure to do these steps in order!
1. Unplug the power to the base phone.
2. Unplug the phone line to the base phone.
3. Remove the batteries from the extension.
4. Wait 15 minutes.
5. Now reassmble in the reverse order (ie. Reinstall the batteries, etc.)
6. Follow the directions to register the extension phone.
This worked for me, I hope this is helpful for you.
I give this product 4/5 stars because it wasn't ready to register right out of the box. The phone performs exceptionally well and I would give it 5 stars otherwise.


We purchased this handset about six months after purchasing the "master" phone. I admit I was initially a little concerned about the compatibility and performance. I needn't have worried. The set up took maybe a minute and the phone has worked flawlessly, despite being located in the exact opposite end of our house (it's nice not needing to add a phone line to the room too). The fact that it has the same functionality (minus the answering machine) is an extra bonus. Now I don't have to run down to the master phone or dig out my phone book when I need to make a call. Highly recommended!


Four different adults read the instructions, and not one of them could get this handset to register with the base. I'm going to send it back.


I purchased three of these phones to add to the wall unit I have in my kitchen. I like many of the features but the intercom is my favorite: it has reduced my yelling instructions across the house to the kids. My only complaint is that the base is so light that when you attempt to place the phone back in it, it falls over. You must hold the back of the base unit in order to reconnect the phone. It's a little irritating when you're in a hurry and can take a number of attempts before it connects. Also, because it takes a little extra effort, my kids fail to put it back so then a phone hunt is necessary. The search feature makes ALL the phones beep...not a great idea.

In terms of esthetics, it has a very nice appearance. The instruction manual is one of the most ridiculous I've ever encountered. Instead of being a booklet, it's a HUGE piece of paper that completely covered my kitchen table.




I bought this product and am really impressed with the quality and functions of it. For the price, this is the best buy I have found in a add on cordless phone system with answering machine.

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About Cordless DECT 6.0 Stainless-Steel-Finish Handset for use with GE 27909 Series Telephones detail

• Color: Stainless
• Brand: General Electric
• Model: 27911EE1
• Dimensions: 7.32" h x 5.63" w x 3.43" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• For use with 27909 series phones
• Interference-free
• Call-waiting caller ID
• Hearing aid compatible
• Integrated DSL filter included

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