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AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System

AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System

Item: 852182    Model: EL52400

AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System
4.0stars
( 392 reviews)
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AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System
 
4.1

(based on 392 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (164)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (162)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (34)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (19)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (177)
  • Great reception (168)
  • Easy to use (147)
  • Simple controls (132)
  • Durable (108)

Cons

  • Complicated controls (23)
  • Difficult to set up (8)
  • Hard to use (7)
  • Bad reception / weak antenna (6)
  • Flimsy construction (5)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (176)
  • Multiple lines (61)
  • High volume (59)
  • Long talks (59)
  • Conference calls (37)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Practical (113), Budget shopper (106), Midrange shopper (72), Tech savvy (62), Professional (40)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (365), Business (21)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (336), Yes (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

moderate price, good clear reception,

Programing phones numbers can be done with any one of the handsets and the rest of the phones will know the numbers too. Takes awhile to do but once you do it a couple of...Read complete review

Programing phones numbers can be done with any one of the handsets and the rest of the phones will know the numbers too. Takes awhile to do but once you do it a couple of times it's easy. The bright orange/amber color is different and easy to see, a NICE TOUCH. Hearing and ringer volume as well as ringer tone can be adjusted for each handset individually. Display is easy to read and battery charge indicator is right there on the screen. Play back of messages are very clear and it doesn't have that tired computer voice!
The only thing I don't care to much for is the weight... to light, tactile feel seems a little flimsy, just use to holding heavy cameras all day, but only time will tell if it holds up. So far I'm very pleased with the phones!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Watch out if you have WiFi at home

These phones work well functionally. Watch out if you have WiFi. This phone cancelled out my WiFi signal every time I received a call and would not reconnect until the call ended.

These phones work well functionally. Watch out if you have WiFi. This phone cancelled out my WiFi signal every time I received a call and would not reconnect until the call ended.

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(24 of 27 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Watch out if you have WiFi at home

By Big D

from Chicago, IL.

About Me Gearhead, Professional

Pros

  • Clear Reception

Cons

  • Interference

Best Uses

    Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

    These phones work well functionally. Watch out if you have WiFi. This phone cancelled out my WiFi signal every time I received a call and would not reconnect until the call ended.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review(earn points)

    (16 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Not good if you have wireless internet!!

    By Big D

    from Chicago, IL.

    About Me Professional, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Reception

    Cons

    • Kills wireless internet

    Best Uses

      Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

      Works fine as a simple phone. This unit interrupts wireless internet connections. I had to purchase another brand.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review(earn points)

      (7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      headline reviewed

      By happycroat

      from Orange, Ca.

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable Handset
      • Compact design
      • Good Sound

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Use

        Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

        So far no complaints. Sets are only a couple months old. I would buy this product again based on current usage.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        moderate price, good clear reception,

        By Tedd

        from Columbia, SC

        About Me Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Reception
        • Customize each phone
        • Different ring tones
        • Great Price
        • Lot of bang for the buck
        • Number of phones you get

        Cons

        • Questionable durability
        • To light weight

        Best Uses

        • Best for home use
        • High Volume

        Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

        Programing phones numbers can be done with any one of the handsets and the rest of the phones will know the numbers too. Takes awhile to do but once you do it a couple of times it's easy. The bright orange/amber color is different and easy to see, a NICE TOUCH. Hearing and ringer volume as well as ringer tone can be adjusted for each handset individually. Display is easy to read and battery charge indicator is right there on the screen. Play back of messages are very clear and it doesn't have that tired computer voice!
        The only thing I don't care to much for is the weight... to light, tactile feel seems a little flimsy, just use to holding heavy cameras all day, but only time will tell if it holds up. So far I'm very pleased with the phones!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review(earn points)

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Love The Speakerphone Feature!

        By Garden Angel

        from McHenry, IL

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Handset
        • Compact design
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Good Sound
        • Good Speakerphone
        • Nice Features
        • Strong Signal
        • Wide Range

        Cons

        • Lacks Features

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use
        • Outdoors

        Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

        One of the best features is having multiple handset use; so much easier than having to use a landline to have others in the house join in on a conversation (don't always want to use the speakerphone feature or if others are either outside or in a basement or upstairs).
        The most time consuming when using the phone is to get to the speed dial and or directory. I wish there was a directory button to take you there quicker and would be less confusing to teach either a young person or an older person who has difficulty learning procedures.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Excellent product at a very fair price

        By Chuck in NY

        from Upstate NY

        About Me Value Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact design
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Nice Features
        • Strong Signal
        • Wide Range

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use
          • Home Use

          Comments about AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System:

          Makes a good fit to VoIP phone service. Plug the base station into the VoIP modem and you've got 4 phones with no need to use your house wiring.

          The best part of this product is that the phone directory you enter is stored on the base station. You only need to enter the data once and it's picked up automatically by the other handsets.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          • Q:

            My telephone provider is Cavalier Telephone. Can this AT&T telephone be used with my telephone provider?
            Asked on 3/5/2013 by Ms. D. from Baltimore, MD

            1 answer

            • A:

              Yes, this telephone can be used with any provider service.

              Answered on 3/6/2013 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            Does this or any of your other phones have programming speed dial keys?
            Asked on 2/5/2013 by timphayes

            1 answer

            • A:

              This model of cordless phone can store your contacts and is speed-dial capable.

              Answered on 2/5/2013 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            How many past calls are stored in history? And, does it also record the length of the call as well as the date at time?
            Asked on 1/24/2013 by Anonymous

            1 answer

            • A:

              It stores up to 20 previous calls and shows the length, date and time.

              Answered on 1/24/2013 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            is there still a problem w/WiFi interuption when the phone is being used-mentioned in a couple early reviews.
            Asked on 12/29/2012 by Anonymous

            1 answer

            • A:

              The AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 should not interfere with WiFi networks. DECT 6.0 telephones operate at 1.9 GHz while WiFi networks operate at 2.4ghz. There are no recent reviews citing interference.

              The EL52400 receives a low 30/100 overall alaTest rating. There are higher rated DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephones that have had no complaints of WiFi interference.

              Answered on 12/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            Verizon requires that I enter the area code for every call. Can I set this product to automatically enter my local area code?
            Asked on 12/15/2012 by Bob from Scotch Plains, NJ

            1 answer

            • A:

              That functionality does not appear to be available on this phone, though there is a home area code function available, they explicitly state not to use the home area code feature.

              Answered on 12/15/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            How many handsets can be added by the system? More than 5? Thank you for your time.
            Asked on 12/11/2012 by storage from Hickory, NC

            1 answer

            • A:

              The base on this phone is not expandable, so you could only use the three extra bases that come with it. You would have a total of four usable handsets.

              Answered on 12/11/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            Does the answering system state the date and time the message was received? Also, does it tell you how many unheard messages you have, or does it simply say there are new messages. Lastly, does the system allow you to save a message as new? Thanks,
            Asked on 11/30/2012 by Stacy from Mt Pleasant MI

            1 answer

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              A:

              The User Manual for the AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System does not state if the time and date are listed on the message playback.

              Answered on 12/4/2012 by Bonnie B from Staples
          • Q:

            If wall mounted does this product need an AC power cord plugged in to an outlet or does it receive power through the phone line?
            Asked on 10/30/2012 by davecsax from Bristol, CT

            1 answer

            • A:

              If wall mounted you still need the AC power cord to supply power to the base.

              Answered on 10/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            What is the range on this phone?
            Asked on 9/3/2012 by garden queen from Nebraska

            1 answer

            • A:

              The AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System have a usable range of 150 to 250 feet, depending the location and type of building.

              Answered on 9/3/2012 by Community Answer from None
          • Q:

            Can the answering machine be set up to ONLY answer on the second ring? I'm not talking about "toll saver" that will answer on the fourth ring if there are no unplayed messages. My fax machine requires that the answering machine pick up on the second ring.
            Asked on 8/31/2012 by Woody from North Carolina

            1 answer

            • A:

              Yes the AT&T EL52400 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System can be configured to answer only on a specific number ring, such as the second ring.

              Answered on 8/31/2012 by Community Answer from None
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