PanasonicLink2Cell Bluetooth DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Answering Machine and Call Blocking - 3 Handsets - KX-TGE663B (Black)

I have owned Panasonic cordless phones for decades. They are always my first brand of choice when upgrading my phone system.Recently, I got rid of my landline phones. It would be much cheaper to rely on my cellphone. However, I also wanted the convenience of talking on a handset.The great thing about this cordless phone system is its ability to connect to up to 2 cell phones. Once connected, it works rather well, though there are minor downsides.First, you need to place the Panasonic base unit next to where you will keep your cell phone. Since the connection is Bluetooth, there isn't much distance to play with and both units will need to be close to communicate with each other. You can certainly take your cell phone with you when traveling outside of your home, but once you return, you will need to place it near the Panasonic base unit again where the Bluetooth connection will re-establish itself automatically.There is a setting on the Panasonic phone that puts it in "cellphone only" mode. This gets rid of the constant message that appears on the screen that indicates you are not connected to a landline.Making calls on the handset while connected to your cellphone isn't quite as fluid as I had hoped, but it works well. You need to dial the number you want, press the CELL button beneath the screen, and then there is a brief pause and a few beeps until the phone connects.Cell phone quality is excellent. There is no breakup, no crackling. The only issue I found is that the overall volume level could be a bit better. I had the volume turned all the way up on the handset and thought that it still could have been louder. Then again, I am over 60 years old and my hearing isn't as good as it used to be.Caller ID information is transferred from your cell phone to the Panasonic handset, and a voice will not only announce the caller but also inform you when a text message is being sent to your phone and who is sending it.You can also transfer your entire phonebook from your iPhone to the main handset and it will propagate to all the other handsets in your home. The only issue I had with this was I ended up with 200 phone entries and found the search capabilities on the handset to be lacking. I erased all the entries and ended up manually entering the top 10 contacts I mostly dial.The build quality of these phones is excellent and though Panasonic has a newer model for 2024, I bought these for the DECT 6.0 capability which gives you more range and has better Amazon reviews than the newest cordless system.Anyone looking to save money and drop their landline service should be looking into this phone system. I had considered going VOIP but that requires a monthly subscription. With just your cell phone placed nearby, this entire cordless system will provide you with household phone access with no extra fees outside of your wireless phone plan. It's just short of being the perfect solution, and by that I mean there is a slight inconvenience in not having a dial tone or an immediate dial, but there is only a few seconds of delay to dial outbound. I also think the volume could be better, but it's good enough for these older ears to deal with.

I didn’t buy this phone for the usual reasons. I got it because I was tired of being glued to my cell phone 24/7—checking apps, scrolling endlessly, and constantly feeling the itch to “just look real quick” even while watching TV or reading. I wanted my life back.The Panasonic DECT Link2Cell let me disconnect without being cut off. I paired it with my smartphone, tucked the cell phone away in a cupboard, and now I only get calls and texts through the cordless handset. No social media notifications. No news alerts. No emails. No addictive scroll loops. Just the essentials. And no running to another room to find my cell before I miss a call. The 3 handsets are all over my place and easily accessible.It’s honestly been a game-changer. I can walk around the house, do what I need to do, and still get a call or a message if it’s important—but I’m no longer carrying my phone around like a digital leash. This Panasonic Link2cell gave me back control. Yes, whenI go out I have access to email, news, music, and all the other cell phone nonsense. But when I am home, I have a laptop. Why am I using a small cell phone screen? And why while I'm eating?!The sound quality is good, the range is solid, and I love that I can leave my actual cell phone hidden away and still stay connected in a very intentional way. The phone book works well and it's like using phones in 90s, when you could enjoy life beyond a 6-inch screen.If you’re trying to reduce screen time or break the habit of always having your phone in your hand, this is a surprisingly effective and elegant solution. It returns your life to a cell phone being about communication and not algorithms that force you to stay on it. Your eyes, body, and brain will thank you. I've cut my cell phone screen time by 2/3! in less than a week! I have no desire to check my phone, because I know if a call or text comes through I will get it on my Panasonic.

I bought these to replace a set that was over ten years old. I chose a Panasonic to replace a set because that set was incredible (and lasted over ten years.).Pro: Back-lit buttons are nice, the display is fine, definitely better than those phones that are amber black-lit. Plenty of room in your Phone Book and blocked numbers list. Quality construction, I dropped one a couple of times on hard surfaces, no damage. You can set up the phones as a baby monitor. Big reason I bought these is the call block button - block calls immediately anytime whether you’ve answered it or not. Display a previous call and block the number. With the old set I’d have to go thru multiple menu settings to block one call.Con: Battery life isn’t that great, don’t leave them off the hook overnight, but that may improve once the batteries are go through some charging cycles. Reception range is average, definitely less than our old set.This set is really fine, except for some disappointing operation. The reception is not as strong as my previous set. The sound quality of the speaker phone is poor, distorted. My old set lit up if you had a voice mail message or a missed call. This one only lights up for messages. I miss that feature. The buttons are too sensitive, many times when the phone rings, if I pick it up it would answer the call before it could display the caller ID.Despite all of the above I would still recommend this set, although battery life and reception may be downers. And it’s Panasonic.

Wonderful phones. I’ve always used Panasonic cordless phone because they worked well and lasted a long time. However, these are so much better than previous phones. Better quality and better quality receptions.