Obihai OBi200 1-Port VoIP Adapter with Google Voice and Fax, Black & VTech CS6719-2 2-Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID/Call Waiting, Handset Intercom & Backlit Display/Keypad

I've been a happy Obitalk Google voice user for 2 years . . . Not anymore!! Be aware as of 7/14/18 Google has updated to a new VOIP platform and OBIhai has just been purchased by Plantronics. All this results in a unit that does not function ( Can make calls but incoming calls do not ring ) and the non availability of Obihai tech support. Even after paying $10 for their premium support and leaving both voice messages and tickets requesting help I still have not had a response from them after 2 weeks. I called Plantronics support and actually got someone who tried to get a hold of Obi support for me but he also had no luck. Buyer beware. Check on line for the large number of others having similar problems. Check out these Amazon reviews https://www.amazon.com/OBi202-2-Port-Adapter-Support-Service/product-reviews/B007D930YO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_hist_1?pageNumber=1&filterByStar=one_star

Why we didn't switch sooner years ago... I'm late to the party... well, better late than never!We've been paying $30+ a month ($360/year) to AT&T for basic bare minimum home landline service (their other plans cost more), which we weren't even using at all (just receiving bunch of telemarketing spam calls even though I signed up for the Do NOT call list).Well, it's just still nice to have a backup "home number/phone" or when making appointments, etc. and like many, since we're attached to our home number for over decades, it just wasn't something we wanted to easily give up. (especially avoiding hassle of updating to companies of a new number)I was unsure at first if I should go with this OBI or the Ooma. I did some research and I'm really glad I went with this OBI. It's a no brainer for me.With the Ooma, you will still end up having to pay a few dollars a month on local and State taxes.With the OBI, it's zero. Not to mention, the Ooma unit cost twice as much/takes up more space.Ooma also charges $9.99/month for their "premium features" like call blocking or using an app to make calls, which is silly - it's free with Google/OBi.I also checked out Ooma's international calling rates and they aren't as good as Google's.Also Ooma charges $40 to port your old phone number.With OBi, Google charges $20 to port your old number.However, there is one annoying catch:Google doesn't allow porting landline numbers, so you have to go through a bit of redundant obstacle if you want to keep your cherished old landline number; you have to first port your landline number to a mobile carrier such as T-Mobile (it was very smooth with them, which is what I've used; this part is free, but it takes a day to process), AT&T, Verizon, etc. -- to make Google think the number now belongs to a wireless service, which Google will then accept, AND THEN once that's completed, you would then request a port with Google ($20 fee).In order to accomplish this, you will need a "dummy" phone and buy a prepaid SIM card (from one of the wireless carriers) and use that temporary number for the porting process.If you don't care about keeping your old home number then you don't have to go through any of that hassle; just make a google account and use whatever number Google gives you.This may be all confusing in the beginning, especially if you've never used Google Voice before. What this OBI device is basically allows assigning different VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services on it, so you can then connect your old "brick" phones to it; Google Voice just happens to be the main preferred choice.Google Voice is not an actual carrier/phone service - what Google Voice does is just forward numbers to you, like a secretary. It's quite amazing and cool what it can do. Now I can even send text message with my home number. It can email me missed calls/show me a transcript of the voicemail/easily listen to them... so much more convenient than using the old built-in answering machine to listen to messages or dialing to hear voicemail. I even get caller ID now. AT&T landline charged so much for these "premium features"... yet all this and way more is free now with OBi/Google.To make international calls, the minimum amount to load in your account is $10. I like that Google Voice charges no connection fee for international calls, whereas Skype does.You can also download their Google Voice "Hangout Dialer" (not to be confused with the Hangout app itself - they are two completely different apps) and you can make calls with a tablet! Unlike with Ooma, they charge you $10/month for this feature that Google provides for free!By default, Google has "Screen Calls" turned on, which won't directly connect the caller through (until they say their name), so you'll want to disable that. I did notice that I was receiving more spam calls when I signed up with Google; I'm not sure if that is a coincidence or not, but there is also a option in Google to block known spam calls. It's also very easy to block numbers.I wish Google would just allow uploading audio files as a voicemail, but you can only set it up with your own call/voice.Ooma is probably suited for beginners and people who don't want to deal with customization/hassle of porting. If you want to save more money, like more customization/already love Google Voice, then the OBi is an easy choice.Many internet service providers also started bundling home phone service, prices ranging from $10-$30/month -- but it's the same VOIP, so it's better to get one of these devices instead.This OBi device will be useless without internet and a router - or if you don't even own a "brick" phone to connect this to; or if you want to get rid of "brick phones" entirely and modernize your whole home all together with just using tablets/WIFI only smartphone, or PC to make calls, then you don't even need this product and can just sign up for Google and use Hangouts Dialer app for that (granted you don't need 911 emergency services, since Google Voice does not support 911 calls; if you do, you need this Obi/connect a brick phone/add/sign-up/pay monthly fee for just the 911 emergency service). However, if you're a senior or just like the old fashion way of using your home "brick phones", this OBi device allows you to use that and cut your bill. If you want to save money in the long run, it does require a bit of your time and money upfront. In the end, it's definitely worth it. It feels great having one less bill to worry about.Pros:- Cutting the bill!- No more landline, but still allows you to use your old "brick" home phones. (granted you have internet)- More features than what you'd get with landline services that's a rip off costing more (this gets you cheap international calls, call forwarding, caller ID, threeway calling, transcript voicemails, text messaging, etc)- Small and easy to setup- Better than the OomaCons:- It relies on Internet/router, so if either of those fail on you, you won't be able to place calls. (Not a big deal)- 911 emergency service is not included and you must add that/pay a small fee/month for that. (Not a big deal)- If you're not so much a techy person, it may require some thinking time.- Porting your old landline number is a bit messy/redundant requiring you to port twice.- My OBi device doesn't actually have the "Google Voice" logo on the front of the unit like it's advertised. I find that a little odd, but whatever (I guess it looks cleaner without it)

Pretty good product. Like many people, I had issue with the incoming call. I can call out, but I could not call in. I read older forums regarding this issue and I figured it out. Forget about the "Chat Box". That has nothing to do with it. First, you need to use PC to log into your "Google Voice" account (MOBILE OR TABLET DOES NOT WORK!!!! ONLY PC!!!). Under your google phone number, click on "Transfer". That will open "Call forward to" options. You need to click on the "Obitalk Device" listed there. After you click it, it saves automatically and you will be able to receive your calls. Hope this helps.

Received this a day early on a Sunday. Plugged into one of my Airport extremes and the other end into my wireless phone system's base. The Obtalk200 immediately and automatically prompted for the dedicated google voice account i had set up for this purpose) asking permission to allow it to be linked Obtitalk. The Obitalk basically then configured itself. It did ask me the local area code so I could do 7 digit dialing for my area code, so I did.I canceled my existing landline service from Verizon Fios which has gotten stupid expensive. Should have done this a long time ago.*** Make sure your buying a 200 series Obitalk I see Amazon is still selling the discontinued 100 series Obitalk these should not be purchased as their no longer supported or getting firmware updates. The reviewed obi 200 and the 202 are the current models. The 200 model supports multiple VOIP provider configurations and 1 Phone line while the 202 supports 2 Lines (regular pricing around $49 and around $69). Note the 200 model is tiny, only a 2.5 inches square, the 202 is around 4.5 inches square (both around an inch high).Note some of have complained that Obi tries to sell you an 2nd year extended warranty and or priority customer service $20 also additional phone features you may or may not need. At this juncture I did not bother with either. Google voice has all the features I need: Clear calls and the option of blocking inbound calls and many other features. That is all I need. I only use my land line phone for making conference calls when I work from home and when I need a clearer call then I can get from cell phone. ** I will say I have no problem with Obi offering extended warranty or additional functionality. They are providing a great device that works well without... Some will want or need these services and they help keep the company be around to support the hardware, develop new hardware, provide firmware updates and be around to support their products.I did scour the market as I always want the best options for my use case. This is really the best out there. Virtually every other product out there Ooma, Vonage, etc. not only costs more, but is locked into a single provider themselves for VOIP. Many of the others play games as well offering a low price on their monthly services only to raise it significantly after a month or year. Some other providers I read on line even make it almost impossible to cancel or modify service, Ooma in particular had many reviewers complaining about that Obi talk works with many providers including the completely free Google Voice. If you carefully read reviews and average star ratings there is no better option from a quality, reliability and price prospective.** This device has always paid for itself in 1 Month as I was paying over $40 a month extra to Verizon Fios **Tech Note:The only thing I was not automatically promoted to do was change the default Obitalk password. Changing default passwords on all internet connected devices is always good idea both for you and the world.You can find out your Obitalk IP address from dialing ***1 on your handstand of a connected phone. Then Enter the IP address in your Web browser which will allow you to configure the admin password which is admin,. You should change that.

Google Voice can work in Canada but you will have a US area code and phone number. It is hard to set it up in Canada because Google detects your IP origination and only provides services in limited countries. The free consumer Google Voice Legacy is only available in the USA and is truly free. They now offer a service with GSuite Google Voice that is not competitive at all at USD 10/month per user. There are many free services out there including ANVEO, ONSIP & OPENSIP.COM that provides free enterprise grade PBX and VOIP service with many extensions per number w/ no hidden monthly tax fees like Vonage after you bought the equipment that says free home service. If it is free, why would you have to pay almost USD 7 and charges for calling US or Canada?Anveo offers a package for Canada from obitalk.com from USD 3.33 which is much cheaper than Ooma and also provides 911 service and choice of phone numbers from over 80+ countries, including toll feee numbers. As does One Suite (the cheapest overall and 24/7 tech support over the phone), Call Centric and freephoneline.com. You can also set up your own 3CX or OpenSIP or OnSip free VOIP service and SIP PROXY SERVER AND ENTERPRISE GRADE AUTO ATTENDANT AND MUSIC ON HOLD ETC. ON AMAZON FREE TIER EC2 AND HOST IT OFF A VPS. OR YOU CAN BUY A GOOGLE VOICE NUMBER ON EBAY FOR LESS THAN USD 5.IF YOU SIGN UP WITH VONAGE, MENTION THIS REFERRAL CODE FOR USD 20 PER MONTH OF YOUR BILL AND NO SET UP FEES AND ALSO A FREE BASIC ACCOUNT WITH E-FAX CAPABILITIES AND 2 FLOATING CHANNELS. INCLUDE THIS IN THE PROMO COD OR REFERRAL CODE SECTION DURING CHECKOUT TO GET THE FREE BASIC ACCOUNT THAT ALLOWS TWO SIP/ATA/VOIP GATEWAYS PER ACCOUNT. THE REFERRAL CODE IS: 8033586Google Voice can work in Canada but you will have a US area code and phone number. It is hard to set it up in Canada because Google detects your IP origination and only provides services in limited countries. The free consumer Google Voice Legacy is only available in the USA and is truly free. They now offer a service with GSuite Google Voice that is not competitive at all at USD 10/month per user. There are many free services out there including ANVEO, ONSIP & OPENSIP.COM that provides free enterprise grade PBX and VOIP service with many extensions per number w/ no hidden monthly tax fees like Vonage after you bought the equipment that says free home service. If it is free, why would you have to pay almost USD 7 and charges for calling US or Canada?Anveo offers a package for Canada from obitalk.com from USD 3.33 which is much cheaper than Ooma and also provides 911 service and choice of phone numbers from over 80+ countries, including toll feee numbers. As does One Suite (the cheapest overall and 24/7 tech support over the phone), Call Centric and freephoneline.com. You can also set up your own 3CX or OpenSIP or OnSip free VOIP service and SIP PROXY SERVER AND ENTERPRISE GRADE AUTO ATTENDANT AND MUSIC ON HOLD ETC. ON AMAZON FREE TIER EC2 AND HOST IT OFF A VPS. OR YOU CAN BUY A GOOGLE VOICE NUMBER ON EBAY FOR LESS THAN USD 5.IF YOU SIGN UP WITH VONAGE, MENTION THIS REFERRAL CODE FOR USD 20 PER MONTH OF YOUR BILL AND NO SET UP FEES AND ALSO A FREE BASIC ACCOUNT WITH E-FAX CAPABILITIES AND 2 FLOATING CHANNELS. INCLUDE THIS IN THE PROMO COD OR REFERRAL CODE SECTION DURING CHECKOUT TO GET THE FREE BASIC ACCOUNT THAT ALLOWS TWO SIP/ATA/VOIP GATEWAYS PER ACCOUNT. THE REFERRAL CODE IS: 8033586YES, I RECOMMEND ONE SUITE IF YOU ARE NEW TO VOIP AS THEY HAVE 24/7 LIVE PHONE TECH SUPPORT AND IS THE CHEAPEST AMONGST MANAGED VOIP SERVICES. YOU CAN GET A US OR CANADIAN VOIP NUMBER OR PORT YOUR NUMBER FOR FREE AND SAVING USD 25 ON YOUR MONTHLY BILL (WHICH IS USUALLY OWNLY USD 2.85 UNLESS YOU HAVE OVERAGES FROM INTERNATIONAL CALLING). THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE WITH PROMO/REFERRAL CODE C0BM26100 THAT YOU ENTER WHEN CHECKING OUT TO GET THE FREE PORTING AND THE FREE NUMBER REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT INITIAL SET UP FEE WAIVED AND USD 25 CREDITS TO YOUR ACCOUNT

Was able to disconnect my landline and port my number to voip using this little device. I knew others had used it and serves them well. It also was a popular and common device many customers of the service I use. So that was important in my purchase decision.

Avec un de programmation avec l’aide de voip.ms cet appareil fonctionne super bien! On économise énormément d’argent pour notre maison et notre commerce! Je le recommande fortement!