Customer Reviews

I bought this to replace an older Panasonic unit and so far am very happy with it. Pros: -many features that are useful including cell phone link and answering machine. Be sure to read the manual thoroughly as some features are not intuitive. More features than expected. Menu set up logical. -Hand set and base unit features can be set separately -speaker phone sound levels good. Clarity better than previous unit. -standard rechargeable batteries that can easily and cheaply replaced if necessary in future -call block feature excellent and necessary with all those spam calls arriving daily Cons: -sound level for answering machine is low when screening even at max volume

Easy to set up, program, etc. Ordered item on-line at ‘sale’ price of $129.00 Had checked out our Best Buy store—same item was $129.00 regular price. The on-line item advertised caller blocking feature of up to 250 numbers. The in-store item advertised caller-blocking feature of only 150 numbers. Considering the number of scam calls—we opted for the higher call-blocking and ordered on line. Received the EXACT same phone as the one we could have purchased in store a week before the one purchased on-line arrived. The phone ‘only’ blocks 150 numbers, NOT the 250 numbers as advertised on-line. Other than that, easy to set up and operate; just disappointed with the somewhat misleading specs given with this model on-line.

I only have had this phone and handsets for a few days, but so far I am happy with them. This phone is certainly loaded with features, some of which I may or may not ever use. One minor feature that is lacking is a light on the handsets showing that there is a new message. I am just in the process of switching to VoIP so having three handsets was a necessity for me. I should know shortly how well the phone functions using VoIP with the base in the basement and the other handsets on the main floor. So far I would highly recommend this phone. Over the years, I have experienced satisfactory performance from Panasonic phones.

Panasonic should ensure that consumers are fully aware of the limited list of compatibile cellphones supported by Link2Cell by listing those cellphones on the box. Better would be producing a product which is compatible with a much longer list of cell phones. We were so excited when we learned about this Link2Cell option. After we abandoned our landline earlier this year, we discovered that we really missed having multiple handsets to be able to hear the phone ringing from any location in the house. Yesterday we bought the set. After reading the accompanying handbook, I discovered that Link2Cell is only compatible with a limited number of cell phones, both of ours not making the list: Blackberry Q5 and Samsung Galaxy A5. I reread the outside of the box to see if I had missed this very important detail and found it said, "allows you to connect your cell phone via Bluetooth", but no list of those cell phones. On p. 16 of the user manual it says, "For more details and the list of compatible cellular phones, please visit our website, (address given)." I visited the support website, checked the specifications sheet and found no refererence to compatibility there. The compatiblity list is given on the support page but it is a extremely limited list. I will have to take this product back as it is useless to me. My rating of one star is more than it deserves in my case.

Unhappy with this unit. Doesn’t beep when there is a message and can’t tell by looking at the handsets. Can only hear the speaker if I put it on speaker phone. Don’t waste your money.

We do not have a landline. This system works really well to extend our two mobile phones so calls can be answered when the mobile isn't close by. The system was really easy to setup via Bluetooth. I have noticed that sometimes calls on the Panasonic handsets are not super clear if my mobile handset is on another floor/at the opposite end of the house. Were the calls always super clear I would give 5 stars. As it is, if a call isn't super clear I just stay on the Panasonic handset until I can grab my mobile. Another reviewer mentioned that the Panasonic handsets don't give notifications when there's a text message. That is incorrect. You can configure the handsets to ping when you get a message. If you want to ditch the landline and not be tied to your mobile phone all the time, I recommend this set.

The store clerk led me to this phone, and then told me that it wouldn't work to receive from my cell, only to send out, when it actually does both. And works without a land line at all, which seems to be ideal for me at the moment in a temporary location.

For me, the utmost concern was sound quality (both for me and for the person I'm talking to), a good quality speakerphone as I use hands free calling a lot, and good reliable basic functionality and build quality. This system exceeds expectations in those areas, and offers a lot more. I first bought the Vtec CS5158-3 which is just awful. First of all, no speakerphone, then sound quality is poor, and it feels too light and cheap in your hands, something like a Fisher Price toy. You get what you pay for. Secondly, I tried the Panasonic KXTGC253B. Definitely better than the Vtec and with a decent sounding speakerphone, but with the wierd issue that you can only either talk, or listen, not both at the same time. This may seem inconsequential, but in practice it turns out to be very important as there are numerous times you will have at least a slight overlap of speech between you and your calling party and you will end up missing some of what they are saying. It's like talking on walkie talkies or something. Very annoying. This Panasonic KXTGD593W does not have this issue and also has superior build quality and ergonomics, such as larger more tactile buttons and better menu and settings functionality. Even if you don't plan on ever using the linktocell bluetooth I would still recommend this phone over the others just from a quality point of view. This is a newer unit and has better electronics. Some people are complaining about the LinkToCell "compatibility", but I suspect they are just not knowledgeable about how to pair bluetooth devices. You have to put your phone in bluetooth "seek" at the same time as the cordless. Not difficult at all and I was able to successfully pair both a Samsung Galaxy 8 as well as an Iphone 7. This Samsung cordless system lets you pair two different cell phones at the same time! Another little benefit is the fact it uses regular AAA batteries, two in each handset. It comes with six NIMH AAA rechargeable batteries and if these ever get worn out, you can easily buy more, or even use standard alkaline AAA if you prefer. Much simpler than trying to find some obscure proprietary battery pack replacement. Couldn't be happier with this purchase, especially considering the boxing day sale.

We got rid of our home landline this week - too many junk calls and not needed as we have unlimited long distance on our cellphones. Still, I was a bit concerned about having to a carry my cellphone around the house and about talking on my cell for any length of time - awkward to hold and I keep turning off the power button accidentally. Tada problem solved - bought a Panasonic Bluetooth Link2Cell phone set. It’s just like having a landline but without the cost and junk calls. It’s looks just like our old Panasonic landline set and we can pair two cellphones with it. Now we can use any of the three Panasonic handsets to make or answer cellular calls. Our cellphone can be anywhere in the house and the Panasonic handsets are much easier to hold. Also you can set it so the handsets use your cellphone ringtones. Since my wife and I have different ringtones, we know who the call is for. We can even both make calls at the same time. Can also download cellphone contacts into the phonebook on the handsets. Even if you have a landline you can use it to make and answer calls on your landline plus two cellphones. It’s pretty slick. I like it - a lot! And with what we are saving by not having a landline, it pays for itself in about three months.q

I love my new phones. Good sound quality. I love caller announcement. My cell is hooked up through Bluetooth and the landline lets me know when I have text messages. I can put in as many phone numbers as I want into the phone book. It looks and feels nice. A bit pricey, but worth the cost. I would recommend Panasonic to anyone!