How to use the Answer by voice command feature.

This feature allows you to answer incoming calls automatically with your voice. When your voice is detected, answered calls will automatically be directed to the speakerphone mode. The default setting is “Off”.

This feature is available on select models only. Operation may vary by model. Refer to feature "Answer by voice command" in your models Operating Manual for specific procedure.

Important:

Before using this feature, we recommend that you test it and adjust the voice command sensitivity as needed.
For best performance, answer the call within a range of 50 cm (20 inches) to 1 m (40 inches).
Once this feature is turned on, the Talking Caller ID will be activated automatically.
Ambient noise (dog barking, TV sound, etc.) may cause the unit to answer an incoming call.
When this feature is used, the unit disconnects the call automatically after 3 minutes. You may hear a warning tone and the unit may prompt you to press * to continue talking 1 minute before disconnecting.
Once you press any key during a call, the call is continued.

Note

When a call is manually answered using a unit, voice detection will end, and the answer by voice command feature stops operating.
This feature is not available while baby monitor is set to “On”.

Turning answer by voice command on/off

On the Handset

Press and hold the asterisk [ * ] button for about 2 seconds.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select the desired setting.
Press [ SAVE ]
- If you selected “Off”, go to step 5 to exit. For model KX-TGF944 go to step 4 to exit.
When [ YES ] is selected The unit will display and announce the voice command guidance.
- We recommend answering calls as demonstrated.
- There must be a 1 second pause between the two phrases.
To stop: Press [ STOP ].
To playback: Press [ YES ].
To exit: Press [ EXIT ] For model KX-TGF944, KX-TGF973 and KX-TGF975 Press [OFF].

Base unit:

To stop, press [].
To playback, press [YES]
To exit, press [EXIT].

Note

If you wish to turn on answer by voice command feature, select “Tone 1” to “Tone 5” as your ringer tone. If another ringer tone is selected, the unit will automatically use “Tone 1” as the default ringer tone.
For models with LInk to cell Feature - If you wish to turn on answer by voice command feature, select “Tone 1” to “Tone 5” as your ringer tone. If another ringer tone is selected, the unit will automatically use the default ringer tones (Landline: “Tone 1”, CELL 1: “Tone 2”, CELL 2: “Tone 4”).

Answer by voice command sensitivity

You can adjust the sensitivity of the answer by voice command. Increase or decrease the sensitivity to adjust the sound level needed to trigger the answer by voice command feature.

On the handset

Press [ MENU # 1 0 7 ].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select the desired setting.
Press [ SAVE ].
Press [ OFF ].

Answering Calls

On the Handset or Base unit

When the unit rings, speak clearly as demonstrated by the voice guidance.
When you finish talking, press [ OFF ] on the handset or the speakerphone button on the base unit.

Note for base unit

In step 1, you need to answer a call while the base unit is not ringing or not announcing caller information.

Some models that have this feature are KX-TG994SK, KX-TGD890, KX-TGD892, KX-TGF850, KX-TGF852, KX-TGF853, KX-TGF870, KX-TGF872, KX-TGF880, KX-TGF882, KX-TGF883, KX-TGF892, KX-TGF975.