Sentry 2.0 Phone Call Blocker
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There is no way to disable the "auto save to whitelist" feature. Unwanted callers are known to press "0" on occasion. When one of the computer support scammers dialed 0, I had mine set up for about two or three days.
Yes, it is possible to make it work. Because the new caller pressed zero, their number was automatically added to the white list. And if you don't answer the phone right now, I'll call you. The caller will then be able to leave a normal message on your answering machine.
I'd also be interested in such a new product, which could simply trick the phone answering machine into responding with 10 fast rings or something similar. That would also imply that you should not respond to me. I'm hoping they make it soon; I already have one and am planning on purchasing two more, and I'll buy your version if they do.
The photo for the Version 2 on Amazon is actually for the Version 1, which further confuses things. Between the models, there are three distinct differences. 1) The Sentry symbol does not appear before the Sentry label on the device in version 2, and instead of language labels beneath the VOICE button, version 2 has A/B/C/OFF. 3) When you flip the device over, you'll notice that version 2 has a battery compartment, whereas version 1 doesn't.
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My phone is now completely silent at all times of the day and night. When the phone does ring, I know it's someone I want to speak with. If you're looking for a call blocker, I have some advice for you: whitelist devices are the only way to go. Blacklisting devices are a waste of money because you'll never be able to keep them up to date. There are simply too many scam callers, and each time they call, they use a new/different spoofed phone number! I first tried a call blocker with a blacklist and then returned it. It's simple to program, but it takes time if you have a lot of numbers to whitelist; however, it's well worth the time and effort. One important thing to remember is that a caller who isn't on your whitelist can still reach you; however, a spammer/scammer will not go through the "dial 0" routine. br>FYI, I'm using a Panasonic DECT 6 with four handsets. I'm using the regular (preferred) series line connection scheme with a 0 cordless phone system with answering machine. By connecting it in this manner, I am able to keep my phones completely silent and free of unwanted calls. I didn't have to connect it in the same way that Panasonic phones are supposed to be connected. When the phones ring, the CID information is displayed, but when a call comes in from someone who isn't on the whitelist, the CID information is not displayed unless the caller dials "0" to get through. The CIDs of all calls are stored in the Sentry, whether they ring or not. whether to go through with it or not I should also mention that I have OOMA as my home phone service. br>Update 1: November 24, 2018: br>Now that we've had a presidential election, I'm even more impressed with the device. I can see from the caller ID that it is stopping an average of 6 calls per day, which is VERY impressive! So far, a couple of people who were not whitelisted and needed to reach me WERE able to do so, but no scammers, spammers, or robocallers have tried to get through the "dial 0" routine. br>Update 2 1/18/2021: br>After another election cycle, I can confidently state that this device simply WORKS! It has been rejecting an average of ten applications per week. Every day, I receive 12 phone calls. No spammer or scammer has attempted to circumvent the "dial 0" routine to this day, but a doctor's office has, and I was the recipient of the call.
Spammers, as you may be aware, The phone number displayed on ID is now constantly changing (thank you, U. ) for roboteers. gov & Do- Not- For doing such a poor job of blocking these A-list celebrities, call. holes), – and this is a trick used by a lot of people. the No- vote is passed More- Robo- As a result, I spent the entire day on my Panasonic phone adding to the blacklists. Provider of landline services. Argh! Argh! Argh! Argh! Argh! Argh! Argh! Argh! br>Voila (''wa-') (''wa-') (''wa-') (''wa ''Lah''), this device PERFECTLY takes care of it, – THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. br>Because my Panasonic phone unit allows me to block the first ring, I don't hear anything until a real person (from an unlisted number) presses the ''0'' to ring the device, which I do once a day. log. br>THE SANITY HAS BEEN RESTORED. br>MANY THANKS TO TEL- Sentry 2 is the second version of Sentry.
It's O. Caller ID on my V-phone, on the other hand, is disabled. Phones with technology do not appear on the phone any longer. Incoming Call is all that is written. Before picking up the phone, I'd prefer to know who is calling from my white list. That cost half a startbr>br>The speaker is so quiet that I have to hold it up to my ear like a phone. You were docked a half-star for doing so. br>br>I can't preview the optional greetings; I have to call my own phone to hear what's being said, and I can't record my own greeting as I'd like. br>br>When a call comes in from someone who isn't on the list and the caller presses the ZERO key, only the Tel- number is displayed. My house phone doesn't ring when Sentry rings! Many parts of my house are deafeningly quiet! It will also no longer allow my answering machine to take a call if it is not answered. If I had my own greeting, I'd tell people to dial zero, wait four rings, and then hang up. That way, when it tried again, it would ring my house phone and go to my answering machine, earning me another half-star. br>br>It arrived in a box labeled V2. Not V2. 2 according to the description There is no model on the device itself. Each operation was described in detail in the manuals. The voice used to record the greetings appears to be the most significant difference. You won't be able to plan ahead of time for this. pay attention to That you can't hear the speaker because the volume is too low, and that you have to call yourself to see what greetings are programmed in order to figure out which version unit you have!! A half-star for effort. br>br>However, their customer service made up for the last half star, as I was able to speak with a live person when I called. He went over all of my issues with determining if I had a V2 with me. 0 or V2. 2 by offering to hang up and call me, listen to the message, and then tell me what version I have; he also offered, without being asked, to assist me in entering my first phone numbers into the white and black lists. Half a star returned. br>br>Total score, two star reduction, down to three starts: br>br>Total score, two star reduction, down to three starts: br>br>Total score, two star reduction, It's O.
I'd had it for a while and finally got around to connecting it. It takes far too long to enter numbers that you want to accept or reject; the quickest way is to do so when the phone rings, but you'd have to be close by to do so. The most inconvenient aspect is that you must unplug the line and remove the batteries every time you want to check or perform any action. If it freezes up, the instructions say to do that, but really, EVERY TIME? br> It also tells the caller to press 0 and leave a message if they aren't a telemarketer, which doesn't work. The phone simply hangs up on you. You will be able to leave a message if you call back, but the caller will not be aware of this. As a result, since I set this up, I haven't received a single message. If that's your ultimate goal, this call blocker will help you achieve it, but people who know you might start to think you're a jerk. Great idea, but it's still a work in progress.
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