nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

The call blocking feature is rendered useless because these robocallers keep spoofing new numbers to use. I never get a call from the same number twice, yet the phone rings all day with these scammers trying to sell something. The best example is when a call comes from my own number!

Tinkwmobile

We use Hiya for cell phones. We never answer landline, sole purpose is for robocalls. Landline is basically free with package purchase with internet etc.

orchidalan Loc: Arroyo Grande, CA

I also use nomorobo.com and it works by transferring the call after one ring. I recently had to get a new phone and one of the setting allows you to not hear the first ring. Now if it rings and somehow is a caller i don't want there is also a call blocker button that stores the number and blocks it also so now those 10+ number a day don't make it to me.

hassighedgehog Loc: Corona, CA

Suggestion: Some cities have an automatic alert system for local emergencies (i.e. wildfires, other local emergencies). You should be able to find out what number calls for that and not block it.

jims203 Loc: Connecticut

I too have a Panasonic set to not ring on the first two rings. That way blocked calls do not disturb at all.

aphelps Loc: Central Ohio

Does this unit connect in the land line wire? How does it work with wireless phones on the land line? Does the one touch blocking work with the wireless handset?

thephotoman Loc: Rochester, NY

Billbobboy, Congress has been trying to work on the issue. One stumbling block are robot calls to remind you of an appointment. There are robo calls with good intentions. No One seems to know how to allow those calls through.

Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

I purchased the call blocker of a smaller number (2000 preprogrammed known scammers) What a great item. I've only added 300 numbers of my own but the number of calls has greatly reduced. The only problem, and it is not related to the Call Blocker, is the phishing of numbers that are fake but look like locals. Once they are added, they will be blocked. If you find out you blocked someone you don't want blocked, you can unblock them. Mine was $100 dollars through Amazon and I am so thankful to have it. Jerry, who is a member of UHH, made the recommendation and I have thanked him for enlightening me to it.

By the way, the preprogrammed numbers include known scammers, "private numbers", "unknown caller", "blank collars". It is amazing that there are so many known scammers out there. You add someone to the list by hitting the #2 key, then hanging up. This works from any phone in the house on the same network as your main phone. (you just set it up between the inbound line and the phone. ) I have 11 phones and all of them can add to the blocks. Good luck. This does not work for cell phone, just regular phones. The portable phones work because their bases are connected by wire to the others.

Adrienne

Great concept - An old fashion answering machine set to answer the 4 ring play the 4 tones you hear when you call a disconnected number, the computer hears the 4 tones and deletes your number, and these computers share numbers and information.

My phone is only about one year old. Costco. It had 250 call blocker opportunities -- all of which are now taken. And it is set to four rings.

Are you saying we could "create" four alternate tones (which would meet the response requirement)? Then they would just block themselves and remove our numbers from their calling data bases?

Thank you,
Adrienne

orchidalan Loc: Arroyo Grande, CA

Certain robo calls come through anyway. I still get calls from the Dr. office and you would probably get emergency alert calls also, but many of those come though you cell phone. Hope this helps.

jims203 Loc: Connecticut

Yes land line. Yes wireless yes blue tooth. Can connect to two different cell phones and make and receive calls on any of the three numbers. Block call keys on all portable extensions. Panasonic KXTG585sk
Various model numbers all having the same features. Phone directories from cell phones are quickly absorbed into this model so
all your favorite numbers are in one easy spot.

10MPlayer Loc: California

My land line carrier has a way you can go to your account and block callers you don't like. I use Consolidated Communications. I'm not sure if AT&T or whatever others you may use have something similar. It's worth checking out.

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

Thanks, I forgot about that. My wife and I get several of those per year. Wonder if those numbers can be exempted from blocking?

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

After reading all the above advice early yesterday, I signed up for nomorobo.com on my wireless (VOIP) ATT provider. The phone has not rung since. I'm not sure if I broke it or if the blocking is working very well?!

saltysarge

We got a "call blocker" from QVC it works great. When you get a call from some one any one that you want to block you perss the red button and its blocked. You can always unblock a number any time. Very easy to hook up.