Latest news from Home-Phones A standard cordless telephone handset will typically be capable of providing some coverage into your warehouse but often not enough which results in the signal being dropped. To solve this a cordless phone DECT repeater can be placed within the warehouse to boost the signal, this gives you the best signal, as opposed to placing it within the office, as all the walls are removed between the signal and your handset. Careful positioning is required to place the DECT repeater in the best position for optimum coverage so please call for specific no obligation advice 0151 334 4848 in you need any assistance.   For a large warehouse telephone solution it may be necessary to use more repeaters to extend the range. Up to 4 repeaters can be registered to the phone base allowing signal increases to go in up to 4 different directions. Repeaters DO NOT use up handset slots on a DECT phone base which means you can still use up to 6 handsets aswell as up to 4 repeaters.  Another option for large building phone http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/51/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 2013-05-13T23:00:00   There is no such thing as an average care home, they are often converted large houses or new purpose built buildings, and sometimes even a hybrid of the two, therefore there is no 'one solution fits all' telephone system. However, what is essential to all care home telephone systems is that at least one handset needs to be portable and it needs to work throughout the entire building. We have put together an ideal phone solution for care homes, with options to suit any environment. Starting with a rugged, damp and shock resistant handset, the Panasonic 6481 has large buttons and a very useful belt clip which will suit the purpose of portability and you can have up to 6 handsets in total, all capable of calling each other and passing phone calls from one to the other. It is possible the range of this phone alone will be sufficient in smaller homes but if it nearly does the job but not quite you can add a standard repeater / booster to extend the range in a given direction. If the care home phone sy http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/50/ Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 2013-05-12T23:00:00 We will look at the different specification levels of 2-way radios, from a basic and easy to use model, to a high-end powerful type of radio! The first model we will look at is the Binatone Latitude 150’s. These are a very easy to use radio that offer great value for money. They have been ergonomically designed to ensure they fit in your hand nicely; making the Latitude 150’s very easy to use. The reasonable 3km maximum range makes these Walkie talkies ideal for camping this summer! Stay in communication around the campsite, using the provided belt clip to keep your hands free! The second set of 2-way radios I will look at is the Motorola TLKR T6’s. Motorola manufacture various different Walkie-talkies and the T6’s are around the middle of that range. A selection of different features makes this model ideal for a sports camp or summer camp. The maximum range of 8km means that different group leaders can stay in touch throughout the day. This is helped by the fact they are rechargeable http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/49/ Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 2013-05-08T23:00:00 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The first concern you may have about using your phone in the garden is, what if you drop it? Get it wet? or cover it in mud? Well, Panasonic have a phone called the KX-TG6481, which has designed for exactly this type of situation! Panasonic have designed a rugged handset that is bigger in size, with bigger buttons than the rest of its models, to make it easier to use with gloves on. The KX-TG6481 is also shock, dust and water resistant so you don’t have to worry if you occasionally drop your phone, or get it a bit wet! The durability you get doesn’t compromise the functionality that we have become accustom to expect from Panasonic phones. To make things even easier for you, Panasonic have given the KX-TG6481 a 100 name and number phonebook, so when you are working in your garden, you don’t have to type out a number, you can just find it in your phonebook! You can also have 50 numbers selected for called I http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/48/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 2013-04-08T23:00:00 After the excitement of opening the box and getting the phone out the first thing you notice about these new models from Panasonic is the reduction in size. Panasonic have reduced the size of the base by 10%, which makes the phone look for subtle in your home. The handset, KX-TGA681, now sits on top of the base rather that in it. Not only does this make it easier to pick up and place down the handset when you are using it, but it also adds an aspect of style and sophistication. The next notable new feature on this design is the Noise Reduction Button on the keypad. This will be useful for the KX-TG6811/21 if you are walking around your home on the phone, and you walk into a noisy place, the kitchen or the garden, and you can press this button and it helps to cut out background noise. To help with ease of use on the KX-TG6811/21 Panasonic have reduced the number of buttons on the handset, but then increased the size of each button by 12%. This means that the buttons are easy to press, and harder to press by http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/47/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 2013-03-14T00:00:00 Now that winter is arriving and it is getting colder, it is becoming harder to find motivation to leave your nice warm home for common tasks such as a casual visit to a friend. Here at DST we think we have the perfect solution, Skype! With the use of Skype phones and calling devices such as the RTX 4088 Dual Phone, you can now keep in touch with friends and relatives easier than ever before. The RTX 4088 not only allows you to make landline calls, but the base station connects to your broadband and allows you to make video calls for free using your Skype account. Creating a Skype account is also free and can be done online on their website in a matter of minutes. Once you have your Skype account and have logged in on your 4088 handset you can then video call anyone, anywhere in the world free of charge. The RTX 4088 will support two Skype accounts at the same time and uses your home broadband connection. This model has optimized audio quality to ensure that your conversations are crystal clear. The wi http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/46/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100 2012-10-21T23:00:00 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 We have recently started selling the Trendnet 200Mbps Powerline Adaptor and I will now write a bit about it explaining what it does and why it could be helpful in your home!  The Trendnet Powerline Adaptor can be used to stream media around your home. It does this by connecting to your WiFi and creating a network within your home. You can then stream media whether it is film, music or photo’s to TV’s and other computers from one PC or laptop.  The first thing I must explain about this device is the speed at which it transmits data, 200Mbps. This is a very fast connection; in fact, you cannot yet get a home internet connection that is this quick. This means you can be sure that the adaptor will not slow your network down and it can be used in the future when your house receives a faster internet connection.  The Trendnet Powerline Adaptor is very simple to set up and use. You plug the first ad http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/45/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100 2012-09-30T23:00:00 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Why do you need a repeater/range extender? You will need a repeater if the signal from the main base on your does not reach far enough, or is not strong enough to penetrate through thick metallic walls. It is not that the signal from the main base will not penetrate thick walls, but the signal range is significantly reduced.   http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/44/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 2012-07-11T23:00:00 The first one is the Tivizen Mobile USB Dongle TV Tuner for iPad and iPhone DVB-T. This is a plug and play item that fits into the bottom of your device and then allows you to watch free-view TV! The biggest strength of the Tivizen gadgets are that anyone of any age will be able to use them, they are that simple and you will only truly realise this when you have a go! Because the dongle is fitted with a mobile DTV recieving antenna you wont have any added wireless data charges as your not using WiFi or 3G signal.    The second gadget i will look at is the Tivizen Mobile WiFi Dongle TV Tuner for iPad and iPhone DVB-T. This also turns your iPhone, iPod or iPad into a television but in a slightly different way. This model is a WiFi dongle that captures DTV signal and transmits it to your device, offering seamless TV streaming, perfect for the office or at home. There is no added data charges so there is so need to worry about surprise phone bill a http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/42/ Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 2012-05-29T23:00:00 At first glance i think the Panasonic KX-TG8561 looks really smart. Its simple design is affective as it wouldn't look out of place in a home or office. Both the keypad on the handset and on the main base look really easy to use which will be good for people who have a slight vision problem. This model has a message counter on the base which show you how many new messages there are, as well as a 1.8 inch colour display which makes navigating the menus very easy. The KX-TG8561 brings back some features of old that have been missed by consumers in the last few models, the main one of these being the audible caller ID. This means that when there is an incoming call the number will be read aloud by the phone, and if it is a contact that is stored in the phone book, the corresponding name will also be read out. The KX-TG8561 has a phone book memory on 100 name and number that not only can be used with caller ID, but it can also be shared. This means that the contacts stored http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/43/ Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 2012-05-29T23:00:00 We are soon going to be stocking the Panasonic KX-TG14 triple at a record low price of £39.99; I am just going to explain how much of a bargain this is! First of all the product comes with 3 handsets, 1 base unit and 1 charger. You can have up to 50 name and number contacts saved which can also be used for caller ID so you know who is phoning. You can assign up to 9 one touch dialling numbers for the close friends and family that you are regularly speaking to and it remembers up to 10 numbers for redialling. Each handset has an alarm clock on it and despite all these features 17 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time so you can be sure your conversations wont be cut short due the handset running out of battery. Both base unit and charger can be mounted onto the wall to minimise use up of space. http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/41/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 2012-03-08T00:00:00 The first stage to registering your phone is to familiarize yourself with the buttons and menu options on both the handset and main base. No matter what manufacturer your handset is, the buttons and menu options are very similar and so you the buttons may be slightly different to what i explain but not by much. How does it actually work? Well in a nutshell it works by putting both your main base, and your handset into registration mode. This means that the base unit is looking for a handset giving of this signal, and the handset is looking for a base giving of a signal and as you have probably guessed they find each other! Before you do this you must first locate the 'Find' or 'Page' button on your base unit. This is why i said you have to first familiarize with the buttons. This is the button you would press to locate a handset when you can't find it, Panasonic use a small circle with 3 semi circles, it looks a bit like a speaker. Now you need to look through the menu on your base and handset to find 'Regi http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/40/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 2012-02-27T00:00:00 The new Panasonic KX-TG8561 Cordless DECT Phone brings bang some of the in demand features that haven't been included on previous models, the notable one being Audible Caller ID. This is when the number of the incoming caller is read aloud and if it has been previously saved in the handsets phonebook then the corresponding name will be read out also. Another feature is the 100 space, shared phonebook memory. This means that contacts can be accessed by any handset in the system, ideal for a small office. The new Panasonic KX-TG8561 Cordless DECT Phone has HD audio quality for both the speakerphone and handset ensuring crystal clear conversations. It has an excellent 1.8 inch colour display which makes navigation very simple. Here is some of the specifications:- Talking Caller ID Shared Main Phone Book - accessible by KX-TG8561 handsets. Individual Handset Phone Books Alarm clock with snooze Treble and bass sound adjustment Headset Socket on handsets http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/39/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 2012-02-24T00:00:00 As the company is always expanding, we thought it was about time we had an extra hand around the office to deal with some of the ecommerce issues that; with all the orders and finance to deal with, no-one really has time for. Our new member, James Smith is 20 years of age and lives near Arrowe Park on the Wirral. He started his education at Thingwall Primary School but it was when he attended Woodchurch High School that he really blossomed, achieving a good standard of GCSE's and excelling in school sport. After high school James then attended Birkenhead Sixth Form; after deciding that university wasn’t for him he focussed his attention on gaining a position in a work based learning environment which has led him to joining DST as an ecommerce assistant whilst attending college in Liverpool Knowsley College to further his knowledge of ICT. James has joined us at apprentice level. This means that he will be working part-time while studying in college at the same time. Here are some of the points we loo http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/38/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 2012-02-22T00:00:00 The Retro revival has reached far and wide into our homes with any number of nostalgic items being brought back to life, and many better than before. One item that a retro decor cannot be without is a gorgeous, stylish, retro phone to complete the look. All the phones we stock have a very authentic design housing the latest technology. All phones are designed to work on standard BT phone lines. The Retro Phones from DST cover a wide span or eras from as late back as the 1880's to the funky and colourful 70's. Whatever you're looking for, we will have something that's a perfect match. http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/37/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2011-11-07T00:00:00 Do you buy from Amazon.co.uk? Wish every site was as easy to buy from? Well now ours is! www.home-phones.co.uk now has the Checkout by Amazon platform, offering our valued customers a new payment option. Simply browse our site, add your chosen goods to your basket and then choose Checkout by Amazon as your payment option. Then you simply log in to your Amazon account to access your stored delivery information, meaning you can send goods to multiple addresses and recipients. There is no need to enter any additional information or payment details meaning that your transaction is as easy as possible to complete. All payments are handled by Amazon as if on their own site so you have piece of mind knowing all your details are safe. http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/36/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 2011-07-12T23:00:00 The Gigaset DX800A all in one is the professional multiline desktop phone for small offices and home offices. Being a hybrid phone means the Gigaset DX800A all in one is truly flexible and can be configured to either IP with ISDN, or IP with fixed line. Because it’s a multiline phone it can support up to 4 parallel calls and expand with multiple handsets – up to 6 in total. Managing contacts is easy with up to 1.000 vCard entries. The DX800 allows you to synchronise with your PC to gain access to Outlook contacts and locate details easily with auto look-up. The Gigaset DX800A all in one has best-in-class hands-free for wired or wireless hands-free talking. And what’s more, every single conversation is heard in exceptional High Definition sound quality. With its range of energy-saving features and radiation-free mode, this telephone is better for the environment and thanks to three integrated answering machines with a combined recording time of up to 55 minutes, the Gigaset DX8 http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/35/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2011-03-14T00:00:00 The super sleek and stylish Agent Blu bluetooth headset v2.1 + EDR, Class II product offers a multitude of functions including Multipoint Bluetooth Connectivity which allows more than one Bluetooth device to be connected simultaneously. The Agent Blu has a connectivity range of up to 30 feet (10 metres) from your bluetooth device allowing for easy operation and call answering capabilites. With up to 70 hours standby time, 4 hours talk time and convenient USB charge point, the length of time between charging is minimised. The contemporary design allows Agent Blu to be worn both in or over the ear with detachable ear loop to suit the individuals personal preference. Agent Blu has a one touch design for simplicity and ease of use, with two additional volume buttons located on the side of the unit to control sound levels. View the Agent BLU in more detail here. http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/34/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2011-02-22T00:00:00 The Ipevo P2V enables greater interaction between you and your audience. Bring your curriculum or presentation to life by allowing the viewer to see what you see. Simply point the Ipevo P2V at an item, document or screen and it will display this on your computer screen enabling it to be shown on your projector. Simply plug the P2V in to your existing Mac or Windows computer connected to a projector and use the P2V to display notes, math problems, maps, and share printed articles and clips without having to spend money on copies. Featuring a solid weighted base and multi-jointed stand, the P2V brings an extra dimension to your presentation. In addition to showing printed notes and articles, the P2V can be used to show 3-dimensional objects at any angle - ideal for subjects like Science, Geometry, and Art classes. With its high-resolution 2.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and full autofocus lens, the P2V USB Camera delivers great image quality even when projected onto the big screen. With a Macro focus as close as http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/33/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2011-02-07T00:00:00 i-Connex Mini Keypad for the iPhone from Freedom. Take control of your iPhone, iPad or HID enabled device with the Freedom i-Connex Mini Keyboard. Designed for the iPhone, iPad and HID enabled devices, the highly portable Freedom i-Connex Mini can go with you anywhere. Small enough to be kept in your pocket with your phone, but much easier, quicker and more accurate than using an onscreen keyboard or T9 keypads. Among the many useful features is the HID Profile which is used for connecting to iPad and iPhone 3Gs and 4G & latest generation iPod touch running OS 4.0 and above as well as Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphones with built in HID keyboard support. Can also be connected to many HID compatible devices which have keyboard support such as Playstations 3's, Netbooks, Laptop's and PC's. The Freedom i-Connex Mini Keyboard is compatible with a large range of devices which have built in HID support for Bluetooth keyboards. Now available for only £30, click here to view and http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/32/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2011-01-18T00:00:00 New for 2010, Panasonics latest models are designed to meet the needs of all modern families. From the standard specification on the KX-TG2511 to the higher end models of the KX-TG6521 and KX-TG7521, there is a model to suit every environment. Panasonic have incorporated 'clear sound' technology on all models, this is a newly developed error correction system which features 80 times higher precision than conventional systems, ensuring clear conversation with fewer glitches or interruptions. Even when you're out in the back garden or the garage, far away from the base unit, you'll still be able to enjoy a smooth, error-free conversation. The addition of ECO mode; which can be activated simply by pressing a dedicated ECO button; means that both signal output and power consumption are greatly reduced. In the Eco mode, the ECO indicator is clearly displayed on the LCD to show the Eco mode is activated. http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/31/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 2010-06-08T23:00:00 The Blue Chip VX-1 Mini SIM Free Mobile phone measures just 8cm x 5cm x 1.03cm (3.2" x 2" x 0.4") making it one of the smallest mobile phones in the world. It is unlocked to any network and features a 100-number phone book as well as a vibration function. The battery offers a talk time of 100 minutes and 90 hours stand-by time. The phone comes with a user manual and charger. The perfect solution for your night out, leave your expensive iphone or blackberry at home and stay in touch with the Blue Chip VX-1 Mini Mobile Phone.   Specifications Unlocked to any network or sim 100 number memory phone book + sim Alarm Clock Call Forwarding Auto Answering Auto Redialling Measures only 80mmx50mmx10.3mm Talk time 100 minutes Standby 90 hours GSM 900/1800 or 850/1900 Battery 400mAh Main LCD Backlight White Keypad backlight Blue http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/30/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010-03-22T00:00:00 The Phone Guardian 110 is designed for anyone who may need the ability to access emergency help at any time of day or night. At the touch a wireless personal alarm remote control button; the phone will instantly call the 3 emergency numbers you have programmed into the phone on the memory buttons. This alarm phone has a simple, highly functional design with large buttons, speaker-phone, handset-amplification, large display screen and numerical voice confirmation to make it clear and easy to use. You are unlikely to miss an incoming call on the Phone Guardian 110 as it has an extra loud ringer linked to a flashing “new call” light making it perfect for those who are hard of hearing or struggling with sight. The Phone Guardian 110 has a 30 name and number phone book which makes it easy to call regular contacts, such as friends and family, at the touch of a button. Elderly users can feel confident before choosing to answer a call as the large display screen clearly indicates all callers’ i http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/29/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010-03-01T00:00:00               Introducing the long awaited tough phone by Siemens.  The Siemens E495 Rugged DECT cordless telephone is perfect for a busy working environment.  The E495 has been built to withstand water, splashes, shocks and dust, it can survive in any environment from the most hectic of homes to the dustiest of workshops.                    Also releasing a new tough phone on to the market is Panasonic with the KX-TG6481. The KX-TG 6481 is a feature packed tough phone which is ideal for both home and business use.               The Panasonic KX-TG 6481 design is shock, splash and dust resistant making it the perfect phone to withstand the rigours of everyday use. With the KXTG6481 you don’t need to worry about damaging the internal circuitry even when accidentally splashing water or dropping the handset. The phone has rubber protection on the http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/26/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2009-08-13T23:00:00 We have now launched our Facebook game, play now for your chance to win £100 cash prize.  All you have to do to win is hit the phone as far as possible and enter your name and email address.  Your score will be recorded and we will contact the winner at the end of the month! Click here to play! http://www.home-phones.co.uk/news-article/27/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2009-08-11T23:00:00 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.home-phones.co.uk/rss/index.aspx?ID=news Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT admin@home-phones.co.uk