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Word to the wise, since you're likely looking at this device to help someone who can't use/doesn't have a conventional landline/mobile phone to stay in contact.
Please be aware that the hardware might fail without warning and become non-functional, which can be a safety issue if this is the only way your person can contact you or call for help in an emergency.
So to start, this device is a very very good idea. The phone itself was quite easy to set up. Entering the four contacts was just a matter of going through the motions with the directional buttons and selecting with the Green button. We put first name initials in large font in the slots rather than contact photos since vision was an issue with our elderly person. All good so far.
Calls were easy to make and easy to receive with the speaker phone option. Clear sound both ways. Phone is light, lanyard is handy to keep it close, its easy to charge on its cradle, ringer is nice and loud. Decent all around.
But then one day all of a sudden the microphone stopped working, even though everything else including the phone speaker would work perfectly fine. No damage to the phone whatsoever. Nothing stuck in or obstructing the mic.
There are no volume/mute settings on this phone. So it wasn't on mute.
Tried factory resetting it. Took the battery out and reinstalled it. Tried using a plug in headset, still no functioning mic. Nothing resolved the issue.
Tried contacting the manufacturer to no avail. They are in India so other than email your only option is to make an international call. They won't respond to my emails and that's sadly why I must return it.
So all in all, great idea but hardware quality is it's downfall in our case. Having no manufacturer support doesn't help.
| Brand | Easyfone |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Easyfone Shen Zhen Yixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd |
| Place of Business | Shenzhenshi Yixun Dianzi Kejiyouxiangongsi, China, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Longgangqu, Pinghujiedao, Huizhiyuan, 1Hhaolou, 5D002， Roy Yuan，Mob: 008615219487332 |
| Model | Prime-A5 |
| Model Name | Prime-T6 |
| Model year | 2022 |
| Part Number | Prime-A5 |
| Flash memory installed size | 128 MB |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 512 MB |
| Removable Memory | MicroSD |
| OS | Easyfone OS |
| Processor Type | A-Series |
| Special features | Basic Phone, Hearing aid compatible, Picture Dial Button, SOS Emergency Button, Charging Station |
| Mounting Hardware | User Manual, Charing Station, Picture Cutting Adapter for Button, Easyfone T6 Phone, USB Cable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Standing screen display size | 1.8 Inches |
| Display type | LCD |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
| Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Power Rating | 1050 Milliamp Hours |
| Cellular technology | 4G |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | Bluetooth |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | Easyfone Shen Zhen Yixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd |
| Item model number | Prime-A5 |
| Product Dimensions | 13 x 5.8 x 1.4 cm; 78 g |
| ASIN | B07T34PMR1 |
