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11-30-2019 at 06:13 PM #3

This thing is super useful. Got one of these for each of my elderly relatives and connected it to their oomas and alexa devices. I put an alexa in each room and my aunt already used it for calling 911 when she fell over and couldn't get up (it actually happens). The ooma has a great feature where it will text me if any of them dial 911 so I can help out too.

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11-30-2019 at 06:23 PM #4

Thanks OP, grabbed one

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11-30-2019 at 06:29 PM #5

Be sure and read the reviews, especially the 1-stars.

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11-30-2019 at 07:05 PM #7

Heck - why not. 10% cash back site, 10% discount using amazon cc, $1 digital credit - I'll give it a try for $10!

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11-30-2019 at 07:10 PM #8

Quote from BobCoxner :

Be sure and read the reviews, especially the 1-stars.

The one thing that did piss me off was mentioned in the one star reviews as well. You have to use a mobile phone to set it up so they can steal all of your contacts. I bought a POS android phone from BB for $40 and used this to set it up since I could limit the contact info sent to amazon. I only added the contacts to it that I/they wanted. Stupid, but the voice activated 911 functionality was worth it. It is lame that amazon is using devices like these as Trojan horses to get into your contacts and data mine you however...

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11-30-2019 at 07:17 PM #9

home phone service? what is that?

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11-30-2019 at 07:20 PM #10

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home phone service? what is that?

There are plenty of inexpensive VOIP lines available and my ooma is free since I'm grandfathered in.

I don't take calls on my home line, I occasionally dial out on it but mainly use it when I have to provide a phone number to credit card companies etc.

That way I don't have to give out my cell and hopefully minimize the garbage phone calls.

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11-30-2019 at 07:53 PM #11

Had a heck of a time setting up. Had to get Amazon involved in my case. There was this round-about accept terms and conditions accept there was no where to so. Very frustrated with that process, but worth the work as it works great with my echos. Certainly a no brainier at this price

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11-30-2019 at 08:06 PM #12

Cant echos make phone calls without these over the internet?

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11-30-2019 at 08:23 PM #13

Based on the reviews, this thing has some serious caller ID issues but I am in for one anyway. Don't have a phone out on my dock but do have an echo out there, so this is basically adding a phone out on my dock for $10 so that I don't miss a call and caller ID is not that big a concern out there.

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11-30-2019 at 08:25 PM #14

Thanks for the post. Ordered one.

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11-30-2019 at 08:50 PM #15

Quote from foofurrah :

Cant echos make phone calls without these over the internet?

That was my understanding!
I just set up by echo dot and called the UK for free. If I use one of these would I not then be responsible for call charges on my regular phone service?

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Rating:	(3.6 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,172 Amazon Reviews
Product Name:	Echo Connect – requires compatible Alexa-enabled device and home phone service [Echo Connect]
Product Description:	Connect your home phone to your compatible Alexa-enabled device to call any phone number, using just your voice. Echo Connect uses your existing home phone service (analog landline or VoIP) to make and receive calls (carrier charges may apply). You can control if Alexa dials a ‘1’ for local calls or not. Plug Echo Connect into your home phone jack, complete setup with the Alexa App or on alexa.amazon.com, and you’re ready to make and receive calls. Sync all your contacts from a smartphone or tablet. Don’t have an existing address book or mobile device? Use alexa.amazon.com to quickly add the contacts you need from any internet-connected PC or Mac. Call contacts and voice dial numbers hands-free. And navigate automated phone systems with your voice. Echo Connect will work with your compatible Alexa-enabled devices.
Model Number:	A05B83
Product SKU:	B076ZRFP6Y

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