Panasonic 3 Handset Expandable Cordless Phone System with Link2Cell Bluetooth, Voice Assistant, Answering Machine and Call Blocking - KX-TGD563M (Metallic Black)

Previous, we’ve owned two sets of wireless Panasonic home phones. The most recent was a forerunner version of the Panasonic Link2Cell Bluetooth phones. Base upon our experience one can expect these phones to last approximately five (2009 to 2015) to eight (2000 to 2008) years. This life expectancy is typically longer than most people keep their cell phone, so when you project the cost out over the years it seems pretty reasonable. Some issues with the old phone system were: push buttons stopped working, ringers on some of the phones stopped working and the speaker phone on one of the phones stopped working. The old system didn't allow for adding an additional phone, but this system allows for adding an additional telephone. Further, the old phones were quite limited with the number of names and phone numbers that could be stored in them. Though we've only had the new phones for a couple of month, the new system seems to be satisfactory. There are many more features with these phones. The set up for “programming” or setting up the various features could initially be intimidating but it is really not that difficult. It is based upon entering #, followed by the appropriate code number. All the codes are included in the Operating Instructions. It maybe a little confusing if you've never used such a system, but it is relatively straightforward after going through a couple of entries. Just make sure you hang onto your Operating Instructions. We have not and do not intend to link this system to our cell phones through a Bluetooth connection. Voice mail is a component of this phone system as well as our cell phones. Missing a call on occasion isn’t a crisis - in fact, sometimes we don’t want to answer either. Pros You may use the prerecorded greeting for voice messages or you can make your own. I like the voice caller ID, though it does come up with some rather amusing pronunciations. As with our previous Panasonic systems, the names and phone numbers need only be entered into one handset. Once entered, they will appear in all the handsets. We like the call “block feature” - it allows you to apply the call block to those repeat offenders you don’t want to hear from. The “missed call” feature captures the phone numbers of all incoming calls. This allows you to pick those numbers you wish to add to the call block. It also allows you to call back those numbers you wish. A flashing light on the base set provides notification of new messages. I understand that you can have the phone provide beep alerting you for as well. These features can be turned on or off by changing codes. You have the ability to “name” each handset, i.e., study, bdroom, shop, kitchen, etc. and each handset is numbered. The intercom feature allows you to speak from one handset to another, i.e., from the kitchen to the shop. However, I think the most important function of the intercom is as an aid to find misplaced handsets by calling the missing handset. When the livingroom handset disappears, it’s easier to find it underneath the cushion on the couch using the intercom. The reception of the wireless units is satisfactory for our purposes. I have one handset in my shop, a metal structure, approximately 103 feet away from the kitchen base unit (yes, maybe a bit anal retentive, but I measured it). I have read reviews to the contrary - all I can say is: mine works fine at that range. The Panasonic Link2Cell Bluetooth phones can store up to 3,000 names and telephone numbers, which is far more than any of the previous Panasonic phones we’ve owned. We like the speaker phone feature of these phones. These phones are also equipped with a noise reduction button on the handset to reduce background noise coming from the other party’s telephone. The handset also has a “handset equalizer” that supposed to help make it easier to understand the person you’re speaking with. I’ve used the noise reduction feature but not the handset equalizer. Does the noise reduction feature work? Probably/maybe. When I used the noise reduction feature, I could hear the person to whom I was speaking - I cannot actually say it made it easier for me to hear them . . . but I could hear them. This phone system has many features - many more than I’ll ever use . . . but you can if you wish. Cons There are three options to store numbers in the Phonebook: Home, Cell1 and Cell2. This feature is fine for those who wish to pair their cell phones with this system, but we don’t. To expedite finding numbers, we store family members as “Home,” friends and other frequently called numbers are stored in “Cell1,” and businesses are stored in “Cell2. ” I’d prefer to be able to name the categories, but that’s a minor issue. While there is a flashing light on the base unit to provide notification of new voice messages, the only notification on the handsets is a message that appears on the screen, “New Message Press PLAY.” While this is better than nothing, it could be easily over looked. Previous systems had a flashing light on the handsets as well as the base unit. The back lighting of the keys could be improved, as they are difficult to see, particularly if you answer a call at night in the dark. One has to rely more on familiarity with the phone than actually being able to see the buttons. Summary This phone system has been better than I expected, so far. We’ve had no issues with it, but it is still relatively brand new. As the owner of two earlier wireless Panasonic phone systems, I had an idea of what I was getting and what I expected. To date, this system has been superior to our previous Panasonic systems and it has more PROS than CONS.

I've really enjoyed using this phone as I was forced by my former carrier to drop my landline service. I just have no interest in carrying my phone around the house, and this provides easy extensions in both bedrooms and the kitchen. I did run into the complaint that seems common in the reviews and that is the weird Bluetooth distance issue. The cell phone needs to be a few feet away from the main base and it would be more convenient to have the cell right next to the base. If the cell is more than 15 feet away from the base, you do get static and issues with number button presses not being transmitted, although that's more of a general issue with Bluetooth technology. I have had zero issues with extensions being too far from the base, however, within reason. I was easily able to set up my existing Android phone with this device. I was also able to set up text message alerts, although setting up the extensions was a bit complex. Copying the Phonebook from my Android phone did not work; I had to retype the entries on the phone, although those entries did automatically copy over to the other extensions. Plus, after a great deal of effort, I was able to port my old landline number to a flip phone running KaiOS, and it also paired with the Panasonic! An unexpected bonus, indeed. For those looking to port a landline number to a cell carrier, give the process about one month, and assume daily calls to both parties (plus, the Real Caller ID system set up on cell carriers will reduce junk calls to the old number). The speaking Caller ID is a huge positive for me at least, though I couldn't get the different ring tone feature to work the way I wanted it. The first ring is the default tone, then the Caller ID announces the name (if it's in the phone book) or the number, and then the appropriate ring tone programmed into the phone then sounds. There are a few suggestions for future models: (1) while the call blocking & answering machine features are very good, I just don't use them. I think that most people use these services on their cell phones because you can use those services away from home. There should be a cellular-only model without these features, because having them makes the phone more complex to set up. Plus, landlines are becoming unavailable in populated areas, including having the service forcibly removed from people's homes; there won't be a need much longer for these features. A third cell line addition would also be nice, if possible. (2) The Android app & the ability to get an alarm on an incoming text message was a requirement, but there are a couple of suggestions. First, have an option to repeat an alert after a couple of minutes automatically until cancelled on an extension. Second, it would be the best phone on the market if a user could view at least a portion of the text and reply to a message from an extension, at least an acknowledgement or a choice of canned replies. Actually being able to type a text back using old-school 12-button typing would be wonderful. (3) A less important suggestion: please propagate dial out histories to the other extensions, but include a menu choice to delete all of them & automatically propagate deletions to the other extensions. But in summary, this phone is a market-changer, traditional DECT cordless phones that connect to cell phones using Bluetooth is going to make the forced transition away from twisted-pair copper service so much easier.

Sound quality on this Panasonic phone not good drops calls static in your ear can’t hear the person properly Panasonic really dropped the ball on this phone I’ve had other Panasonic phones never had the issues that I have this one I’m trying to get a warranty claim on it now

Muy buenos, muy fáciles de instalar, con muchas funciones, ligeros y resistentes, sonido perfecto y ademas su alcance es muy bueno, quedamos completamente satisfechos.

Este kit de Panasonic es genial. Llene la casa de teléfonos y ahora puedo hablar de donde sea. La contestadora automática con que cuanta la base es muy fácil de usar. Puedes hacer llamadas locales en tu casa llamando a cada uno de los handset's así mismo puedes configurar dos equipos celulares vía Bluetooth para recibir las llamadas de estos en cualquiera de los 5 handset's. Un excelente kit telefonico

Cada cierto tiempo cambio mis telefonos DECT de Panasonic en casa, los viejos se los regalo a algún familiar. Mi modelo anteriorKX-TGE430 nunca dejaron de funcionar, pero se escuchaban bien por el auricular pero no se entendía bien cuando usaba speaker. Por eso compré estos nuevos. Siempre había comprado negros, ahora compré este que son blancos con un toque de azul marino. Se ven bien cuando se ilumina la pantalla y el teclado en color amarillo. En primer lugar, está la marca. Panasonic es lo mejor para cordless phones en landlines. Sus diseños y calidad son excelentes. La lista de contactos se carga una vez y se almacena en la base, por eso es que los otros teléfonos pueden ver el listado compartido. Tiene la opción de conectar dos teléfonos celulares por bluetooth, además de que puedes transferir la libreta de direcciones de tu iphone o android al teléfono, para no tener que estar cargando manualmente 30 teléfonos. Tiene grabadora de voz, contestadora, localizador de teléfono, por si no lo encuentras. Las pilas quiero imaginarme, como en otros panasonic dect que he tenido, que deben durar toda la vida, nunca he tenido que cambiarle las pilas a mis telefonos panasonic. el diseño de carga inteligente que tienen y la gran calidad de las celdas de las baterías hacen que duren mucho tiempo (hasta 5 días en standby) y que no se dañen las pilas, por eso duran años. tiene la opción de usar manos libres bluetooth, aunque no lo he hecho, viene en el manual como configurarlo. cuenta con bloqueador de llamadas por si te marcan del banco o algun vendedor ofreciendo cualquier cosa y no quieres que te moleste. en general, buen equipo, de una gran marca, recomendado. me costó aprox 2100 en feb 2021 (1869 producto y 322 de tarifas importacion). se recomienda. y no lo busquen en otros lugares como liverpool o palacio de hierro, vale 60% más caro.

La instalacion muy facil, lo recibi en la tarde asi que hice la coneccion de la base principal y de las dos extensiones en la noche para que cargaran y en la mañana fue muy facil crear mi lista de contactos, el volumen de la llamada y la claridad de la comunicacion estan muy bien. Cuando entra una llamada de uno de los contactosnel altavoz de la base dice el nombre tres veces hasta que contestes. Utilizo linea Telmex y trae opcion de idioma español y se pueden unir 2 celulares para realizar llamadas por medio de la linea telefonica. Siempre he utilizado telefonos Panasonic y he quedado muy satisfecha con este producto.