Cordless Phone 2 Handsets System Expandable with Amber Backlit Display – KX-TGC352B (Black)

Cell service knocked out by fires. We have magicjack but old cordless phone not working. So, I was without any phone for several days. Very impressed by prompt delivery despite heavy smoke everywhere. We've owned MANY cordless phones over the past 25+ years. The better ones were always Panasonic. A lot of these phones had more features than these new ones, but it turns out that I rarely used all the fancy features. And, I absolutely don't want the answering machine because Magicjack comes with excellent voice mail system. Some of the old phones cost upwards of $200, which would be around $400 in today's dollars -- and they had expensive proprietary batteries. Besides, the old ones only had one handset. We usually had two cordless phones in the house. The KX-TGC352 cost is next to nothing in comparison to the old ones. Since I use a variety of devices that use AA or AAA batteries, I have a good battery charger and a stash of rechargeable batteries. I replaced the provided 300 mAh batteries in one handset with 1000 mAh. I charged both handsets overnight and they still show full after an hour or so use this morning. Just to see how it goes, I won't put them back on the bases until they run low. I suspect I'll get 2 - 3 days with the stock batteries and at least a week with the 1000 mAh. I have no worries at all about batteries running low since, if necessary, I could easily switch handsets and I also have plenty of freshly charged AAA NiMH batteries I could swap. You can switch in the middle of the conversation by picking up the other phone and then turning off the first one. One problem was easily solved. DTMF tones were not recognized (while pressing number in response to voice prompts). Opened chat with magicjack and the tech knew exactly what to do... changed some setting on their end and it works fine now. I set up VM detect on the phone (menu #332). Now if VM is waiting, the screen says "New Voice Mail Press VM" with VM button appearing on screen. Pressing VM takes me straight to magicjack VM (set up number with menu#331). Set ringer tone (menu #161). There are 5 tones and 10 melodies to choose from. You can also choose to be silent (menu #238) or to be silent for a specific duration (menu #237) like maybe you don't want to hear the ring while you sleep from say 11pm to 6am. Another adjustment: the time displayed on the phone will automatically be set with an incoming call. This could be alright if you're in the Eastern zone in US, but I didn't like it shifting like that. So, manual set (menu #226) keeps it on Pacific time. I used to like having a headphone jack on the old phones, which I used some for conference calls. This phone doesn't have a headphone jack, but, frankly, if it had one, I would probably never use it. We generally use skype, Zoom, go-to-meeting, or other Internet application for conference calls. With the first handset, I setup speed dialing keys exactly the same as I have them on my cell phone. I haven't set any speed dialing on the second one, but it's there if I need it. The phone book is shared between the two handsets (if you add/change/delete an entry on one handset, it will show on the other one). There is a place for "handset name" but I don't know what that would be for. Each handset has a number (1 or 2) next to the charge indicator, so it's easy to tell which is which. The handsets appear identical except for these numbers. Some features like hold, call waiting, redial, and such are there and work like they have on previous models -- plus some useful newer features. In summary, this system is basic but has every feature I would ever use or want, and not a bunch of stuff I would never use.

Excellent set and easy to use and understand.

After looking at a lot of phone options, I mistakenly ordered this Panasonic cordless, 2 Handset phone, not realizing that it was one without an answering machine. It does record a message to Voicemail but I have yet to set up the phone so I can retrieve the messages. Most of our family and friends have our cel phone numbers so I'll keep this phone. Otherwise, I'm happy with this purchase. I find the volume to be loud enough and clear. I am very pleased that this Panasonic phone works with the V-teck handsets that we have in 2 rooms, so, I don't have to buy additional handsets. I find the backlit display to be easy to read. However, I think that some of the menu is challenging to navigate.

Works well on the Same Panasonic phone system expandable Dect. 6.0 call blocking, ease, size,

Its a great product. It was easy to set up...and serves as a good replacement for the handset provided by the phone company. I still to read the manual and activate additional settings but generally it works and functions as a phone suppose to. Only one thing I have against it is that the ringtone for incoming calls is a bit low... But that's okay. I like the phone device..

Updated Post 01 March 2018: I feel bad about my original post. I thought my new Panasonic KX-TGC352B landline phone was a dud. Then a family member called my cell phone and emailed me concerned something was wrong. My landline had been busy the entire day. I disconnected the phone from the phone jack and it was still busy! When the phone company finally came out to investigate they discovered there were problems in the phone lines outside my home. Now that the lines have been repaired my phone is operating well. I'm giving it 3 stars for now (upgraded from 1 star when I thought the phone was the trouble!) If the phone continues to perform well, I may upgrade it again. Note: This is a very simple phone with no answering machine. Original Post February 2018 (see above for update) This phone seemed to work well for the first month. I've owned it for less than two months now and when I use it to call someone about 60% of the time it doesn't go through, and when it does about half of the time the person on the other end of the line cannot hear me. The date when I could return it has passed. This is a horrible product. Don't waste your money.

These Panasonic phones are perfect for my elderly parents' large, multi-level home. The signal reaches every floor and even works outside in the yard, providing them with a high level of security and peace of mind. Setup was quick, and the handsets are very user-friendly. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable coverage in a big house!ringer can be heard very well and pleasent as well. Strong build you can tell they are quality. With lost of features.

I HATE INSTRUCTIONS,WHICH I SKIPPED, SET THIS UP WITH MY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE IN MINUTES. SINCE MY WALL PLUGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL, I JUST HOOKED UP ON PHONE BASE DIRECTLY TO THE ROUTER BY THE PHONE WIRE, PUT CATTERIES IN EACH HAND SET AND I WAS SET TO GO. I DID HAVE TO CALL MY HOME PHONE PROVIDER TO FIND OUT WERE TO HOOK UP THE PHONE LINE, AND, BINGO EVERYYTHING WORKED IMMEDIATELY WITH AWSOME SOUND QULITY MADE SOMW CALLS AND RECEIVED SOME CALLS, AND ALL OPERATED PERFECTLY. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM SUPPOSED THE PRICE, BUT UNDER $40!!! AMD TJEY INCLUDED BATTERIES FOR THE HAND SETS! FYI, I LOST MY CELL PHONE AND FRLT LIKE I WAS ON A DESSERT ISLAND AND IF ANYONOE FOUND MY CELL THEY HAD NO ONE TO CALL. ANYWAY, i FOUN MY PHONE AND PUT A LABEL ON THE BACK OF IT WITH MY WIFE'S CELL PHONE NUMBER SAYING THERE WOULD BW A REWARD IF FOUND, AND CALLED HER AND RETURNED MY PHONE. I WAS LOST WOUTOUT A PHONE, AND HAVING THIS HOME PHOONE GAVE ME SOOOOME PEACE OF MIND UNTIL I FOUND MY CELL PHONE. PEACE OF MING FOR UNDER $40! BY THE WAY, WHEN I ORDERED THIS PHONE THAT AFTERNOON, I RECEIVED IT PRIOR TO 8 AM THE VERY NEXT MORNING, READY TO SET UP AND I WAS READY TO USE IT AS IT INCLUDED EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO USE IT! I WOKE UP AND THE PHONE WAS AT MY FRINT DOOR! YAY, AMAZON!!

Not compatible for Egypt

Hi, I received the parcel but handset 2 is not charging. I tried in different switches , but its not charging. Guide me what to do or refund so I can buy from someone else. I already waited to much to get this parcel.

Buen equipo, funcionales y con función de bloqueo de llamadas, es muy útil y hasta la fecha..ya tengo varios años con ellos funcionan perfectoamente

Fonctionne très bien

Bom produto, como é esperado de telefones sem fio Panasonic. Única característica que senti falta é o teclado retroilumidado, pois apenas o display LCD possui iluminação. No mais atende perfeitamente.