VTech Cordless Phones


VTech lives by the words “innovation beyond technology.” It’s their mission to be the most cost-effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality consumer electronics products. They aim to distribute these products worldwide in the most efficient manner possible.

Although VTech was established in Hong Kong they operate around the globe. Their North American operation is one of the top 3 players in the US cordless phone market. VTech has a licensing agreement with AT&T. This partnership has created an extensive distribution network such as Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City Best Buy, Costco, and others.

Here are some of the latest VTech Cordless Phones:

VTech CS5111

This is a analog single-handset cordless phone with 5.8 GHz/900 MHz technology. This is a good performing phone for the price. Some users have had problems with large homes or apartments though due to the range of the signal.

VTech CS5111 has very good voice quality while talking and rated excellent when listening. This phone will provide about 7 hours of talk time and chances are it won’t cause interference problems to your other wireless equipment. Energy Star compliant too.

Features of this phone include:

  • voice-mail indicator
  • any-key answer
  • lighted keypad
  • multilingual menus

This model is not top-of-the-line and like a lot of analog phones, it doesn’t have a huge coverage range. Other negatives include the inability to conference cordless handsets with an outside call. And because it is an analog device, it may receive interference from other wireless products (e.g. baby monitors and local area networks). The phone does not include a handset jack or auto talk.

VTech CS5111-2

This model is a 5.8 GHz/900 MHz analog multiple-handset-capable cordless phone. This analog phone comes with 2 cordless handsets but the limited range it might not be enough for larger homes. It is a good value for the money though.

The VTech CS5111-2 is easy to use and provides very good speaking and listening voice quality. This model has a decent 7 hours of talk time.

This VTech model has features such as:

  • any-key answer
  • lighted keypad
  • multilingual menus
  • voice-mail indicator
  • Energy Star compliant

Because the CS5111-2 is an analog phone, the range is somewhat limited. And like the previous reviewed VTech model, the cordless handsets can’t be conferenced with an outside call.

The drawback of analog models, although less expensive, they are susceptible to interference from other wireless products.

As you can see, the older analog technology, although works sufficiently, does present problems with signal interference and limited range. (They are also more susceptible to eavesdropping.

The newer DECT 6.0 technology alleviates those concerns. Here are a few VTech Cordless Phones that embrace the modern technology.

VTech LS6215-2

This is a multiple handset unit, and in fact, can accommodate up to 12 cordless handsets. Two are included with purchase.

The VTech LS6215-2 operates with 1.9 GHz DECT 6.0 functionality. Interference problems are alleviated so those with wireless networks have one less thing to worry about.

This VTech cordless phone is easy to use and provides very good voice quality output. The talk time is rated at 13 hours and it’s Energy Star compliant.

LS6215-2 features include:

  • lighted keypad
  • any-key answer
  • voice-mail indicator
  • chain dialing
  • multilingual menus
  • conferencing capable.

It does not have auto talk nor a headset jack.

VTech LS6217

A single handset cordless phone equipped with 1.9 GHz DECT 6.0 technology.  It’s an affordable phone and has a distinctive, stylish look to it.

The LS6217’s DECT 6.0 technology makes it interference-resistant and a good choice if you should have a wireless network you don’t want to compete with.

The VTECH cordless phone has very good voice quality and is easy to use. It provides up to 15 hours of talk time and it is Energy Star compliant.

Although this model does not have auto talk or a headset jack, it does include: a lighted keypad, voice-mail indicator, any-key answer, chain dialing, and multilingual menus.

If you like to change the look of your phone, the LS6217 has interchangeable graphics for the back of the handset. It comes with 2 interchangeable handset and base brackets

VTech cordless phones are available in a variety of models and features to suit just about any preference. From analog to the new DECT 6.0 technology, VTech cordless phones cover all the bases.