Panasonic KX-TGF872CB DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Phone, Call Block and 2 Handsets
Product description
For a busy home that needs a dependable place to answer calls and extra handsets around the house, the Panasonic KX-TGF872CB combines a corded base with two cordless handsets. Its call-screening options help put nuisance calls through an extra check, while Talking Caller ID can announce who is calling between rings when you have caller ID service.
The base has a large, backlit display and can be mounted on a wall, the cordless handsets also have backlit displays and illuminated keypads. That mix makes it practical to keep the base in a central spot and a handset where calls are most often taken.
Who it’s for
This system suits households that want the convenience of cordless handsets alongside a corded base, plus an answering machine for messages. It operates on a single telephone line. Use the base for incoming calls or keep a handset nearby in another room, the intercom feature also lets handsets communicate with one another.
The call controls offer more than a basic blocked-number list. Automated Call Block asks unknown callers to press 1 before connecting, which can screen out automated calls. Telemarketing Call Block prompts an unknown caller to say their name so you can decide whether to answer. Numbers can also be added to a list that holds up to 1,000 entries. For caller name announcements and call display, a subscription to your telephone provider’s Caller ID service is required.
Why it makes sense
The system brings call handling and message playback together at the base, with cordless handsets for answering away from it. Talking Caller ID uses text-to-speech to announce a caller’s name between rings, so you can hear who is calling without having to check the display. The large white backlit base display and illuminated handset keypads make the controls easier to see in dim rooms.
Noise Reduction is designed to suppress background interference while enhancing voice tones. For conversations you need to revisit, the two-way recording button records both sides of a call, a spoken announcement alerts the other party that recording has started. The digital answering machine stores up to 15 minutes of messages. Buyers often praise ease of setup and use, along with caller announcements, opinions on sound quality and handset battery life are mixed.
Tech summary
- Type: DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone
- Line operation: Single line
- Handsets: One corded handset and two cordless handsets
- Call block list: Up to 1,000 numbers
- Answering machine: Digital, up to 15 minutes of recording
- Display: 3.4-inch backlit base display, 1.6-inch handset displays
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 20.6 x 11.4 centimetres
- Colour: Black
What to clarify
How does Automated Call Block work? Unknown callers are asked to press 1 to connect. The separate telemarketing screening option asks callers to say their name, giving you a chance to decide whether to take the call.
Can the phone announce caller names? Yes. Talking Caller ID announces a caller’s name between rings using text-to-speech. Caller ID service from your telephone provider is required for this feature.
Can a conversation be recorded? Yes. Press the two-way recording button to record both sides of a call for later playback. The phone announces that recording has started, so the other caller is informed.
When it makes sense
A solid pick if you want a single-line home phone that pairs a wall-mountable corded base with two cordless handsets, message recording and several ways to screen unwanted calls. It brings caller announcements, a large backlit base display and a substantial block list together in one system for everyday household calling.