VTech Launches Next Generation CareLineTM Phone Range To Create Quality Connections For Vision & Hearing Impaired, and the Elderly
Announcement posted by VTech 13 Nov 2017
~ facilitates better communication among family and friends, and helps professionals maintain their working life ~
Sydney November 13, 2017 - VTech, a world leader in telephony and monitoring solutions for all, aims to help the vision and hearing impaired, as well as the elderly, live more connected, independent lives both at home and for work with the launch of CareLineTM, the most advanced telephony and accessory range available in Australia.
Easy to use and ideal for everyday conversations as well as emergency situations, the CareLineTM telephony system was co-developed with leading experts in aging and technology. Aimed at people who need added visual and audio assistance, among its many features are a volume booster, extra large screen, bigger buttons, extra loud ringer, talking digits, quick dial memory keys on base (photo keys), calling number display and calling number display announce (full details below).
To develop the CareLineTM phone features, VTech has leveraged its many years of experience in supplying high end special hearing / feature phones globally, and has also created a range of lifestyle accessories after consulting with global industry experts, including a 2-way audio doorbell, extension ringer and an SOS pendant.
With an ageing population, hearing loss is projected to increase to 1 in every 4 Australians by 2050. Hearing loss has been linked to risks of depression, dementia, hypertension, heart disease, and other serious health problems. If not addressed, hearing loss can impact on the ability of many Australians to work to their potential.
“People of all ages wear glasses to help with sight yet they can be reluctant to use other forms of assistance to enhance their own day-to-day lives and interactions with others for hearing assistance, yet well designed technology can make a world of difference. By incorporating simple and well designed features like bigger buttons, larger screens and emergency support functions, we’re proud to develop a product range that genuinely improves people’s lives,” said Mark Franklin, Managing Director at VTech Telecommunications Australia.
Half [1] of Australians have a family member or loved one with hearing issues or difficulties so as we move towards a time of year when quality of connection is all the more valued, and so many of us make resolutions to stay in touch more, the CareLineTM range makes it easier to do so,” he added.
The VTech 17450 CareLineTM DECT6.0 Cordless Telephone with VSmart is available with an RRP of $89.00 for a single handset pack and $129.00 for a two handset pack at major retailers across Australia including Big W, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi, with special offers included on accessories. For more information about the full CareLineTM range of accessories, as well as stockists, please visit http://auphones.vtech.com/home
RIDBC partnership
VTech is a trusted and respected brand offering the very best in electronics that perform beyond expectations and fit the home and life of the end user. It is committed to supporting the community with our new range of CareLineTM products that assist the vision and hearing impaired, and the elderly. This was evidenced recently by its partnership with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), to support the charity’s work in making a difference to the lives of people with vision or hearing loss.
Features
Please refer to specification sheet below or online for details.
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Notes to editors
About VTech
VTech is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones, baby monitors, early learning products and a leading electronic manufacturing service provider. Founded in 1976, VTech transforms technology beyond mere updates into genuine breakthroughs in design, function, software and hardware and pushes the envelope in executing the most current technology as creatively as possible.
VTech Telecommunications (Australia) Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, commenced operations on the 1st of July 2009.
To find out more please visit http://auphones.vtech.com
For further information and handset review units please contact:
Jo Balfour / Shuba Paheerathan
Progressiva PR
0405 542 018 / 0438 606 424
jo@progressiva.com.au / Shuba@progressiva.com.au
References:
[1] Galaxy Research, April 2017
Easy to use and ideal for everyday conversations as well as emergency situations, the CareLineTM telephony system was co-developed with leading experts in aging and technology. Aimed at people who need added visual and audio assistance, among its many features are a volume booster, extra large screen, bigger buttons, extra loud ringer, talking digits, quick dial memory keys on base (photo keys), calling number display and calling number display announce (full details below).
To develop the CareLineTM phone features, VTech has leveraged its many years of experience in supplying high end special hearing / feature phones globally, and has also created a range of lifestyle accessories after consulting with global industry experts, including a 2-way audio doorbell, extension ringer and an SOS pendant.
With an ageing population, hearing loss is projected to increase to 1 in every 4 Australians by 2050. Hearing loss has been linked to risks of depression, dementia, hypertension, heart disease, and other serious health problems. If not addressed, hearing loss can impact on the ability of many Australians to work to their potential.
“People of all ages wear glasses to help with sight yet they can be reluctant to use other forms of assistance to enhance their own day-to-day lives and interactions with others for hearing assistance, yet well designed technology can make a world of difference. By incorporating simple and well designed features like bigger buttons, larger screens and emergency support functions, we’re proud to develop a product range that genuinely improves people’s lives,” said Mark Franklin, Managing Director at VTech Telecommunications Australia.
Half [1] of Australians have a family member or loved one with hearing issues or difficulties so as we move towards a time of year when quality of connection is all the more valued, and so many of us make resolutions to stay in touch more, the CareLineTM range makes it easier to do so,” he added.
The VTech 17450 CareLineTM DECT6.0 Cordless Telephone with VSmart is available with an RRP of $89.00 for a single handset pack and $129.00 for a two handset pack at major retailers across Australia including Big W, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi, with special offers included on accessories. For more information about the full CareLineTM range of accessories, as well as stockists, please visit http://auphones.vtech.com/home
RIDBC partnership
VTech is a trusted and respected brand offering the very best in electronics that perform beyond expectations and fit the home and life of the end user. It is committed to supporting the community with our new range of CareLineTM products that assist the vision and hearing impaired, and the elderly. This was evidenced recently by its partnership with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), to support the charity’s work in making a difference to the lives of people with vision or hearing loss.
Features
Please refer to specification sheet below or online for details.
ENDS>>>
Notes to editors
About VTech
VTech is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones, baby monitors, early learning products and a leading electronic manufacturing service provider. Founded in 1976, VTech transforms technology beyond mere updates into genuine breakthroughs in design, function, software and hardware and pushes the envelope in executing the most current technology as creatively as possible.
VTech Telecommunications (Australia) Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, commenced operations on the 1st of July 2009.
To find out more please visit http://auphones.vtech.com
For further information and handset review units please contact:
Jo Balfour / Shuba Paheerathan
Progressiva PR
0405 542 018 / 0438 606 424
jo@progressiva.com.au / Shuba@progressiva.com.au
References:
[1] Galaxy Research, April 2017
- Access Economics, 2006, Listen Hear - The economic impact and cost of hearing loss in Australia.
- Anthony Hogan, 2001, Hearing Rehabilitation for Deafened Adults - A psychosocial approach, Whurr Publishers.
- The 2012 Libby Harricks Memorial Oration, Deafness Forum Limited.
- The Senate Community Affairs References Committee, 2010, Hear Us: Inquiry into Hearing Health in Australia, Commonwealth of Australia.
- Hearing Impairment in an Australian Population, Centre for Population Studies in Epidemiology South Australian Department of Human Services, 1998
Key Product Specs
- Volume Booster: Need more help hearing what’s being said? Use Audio Assist on our hearing-impaired phones to temporarily boost up the volume while you’re on a call.
- Large Screen: The cordless handset features a large, high-contrast display to make it easier to see who’s calling.
- Big Buttons: Oversized, lighted buttons make the handset super easy and comfortable to use.
- High Brightness Visual Ring Indicators
- Advanced Dual Antenna System for extended range
- Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network Friendly
- Large orange backlit easy to read display and keypad
- Extra bright visual ring indicator on handset and base
- Talking Digits – announces numbers as they are pre-dialed
- Volume booster function and hearing aid compatible
- High quality hands-free on handset and base
- 70 name and number phonebook
- 4 quick dial memory keys on base (photo keys) / 4 one-touch memory keys on handset
- Calling Number Display capable with 30 number Call List and Calling Number Display Announce
- Calling Number Display Call Guard allows you to block unwanted PRIVATE and/or UNAVAILABLE calls plus the Call Block List which allows you to block incoming calls from up to 50 specific user programmable numbers
- Alarm function – program up to 10 separate alarm reminders
- Visual Message Wait Indicator shows when messages left on network voicemail service