Customer Reviews

Uniden TCX905 Accessory Handset and Charger with Call Waiting and Caller ID

5 star:		(191)
4 star:		(69)
3 star:		(21)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

I bought two of these to supplement my Uniden Tru8888 after researching compatibility. While the software driving these phones has much of the interface of the TCX805/Tru888x line, I'll cut my stars accordingly for the Tru888x line. Comments about this expansion handset:

- The four-way joystick-like button is a blessing. The up-down buttons on the TCX805 are OK but the left-right buttons fail to work when editing a number in the phone book especially to add the 1 before an area code. They instead add # and *. Here, you don't have to re-type the whole number, just move where you want with the joystick. The odd but subsequently convenient Space typed by right-arrowing in text is gone, apparently replaced by the character range on zero, one of which is a space. Operation in low light is a lot easier with the big joystick button.

- Two numbers per phonebook entry seems to be new here, and I like it.

- The quality of sound, range and the clarity of the speakerphone on the handset remain excellent.

- They seem to mate to a TCX805 charger but don't seem to fit in right. So if you have a mix, don't interchange their charger bases.

- I like the overall feel and I prefer using the 905's in the bedrooms (where you might have to use them in the dark) and the 805 remains in the living room.

I'll update with my experiences as I continue to use them. For now, the TCX905 gets all five stars.

Good phone for the price. I have a CLX485 base. A matching extension phone (TCX440) costs almost $100. This phone is only $30 from Amazon (including shipping). It couples easily with my base & TCX440. I upload my Outlook phone file to the TCX440 than sent the phone files to the TCX905. The TCX440 permits 4 phone numbers per person, the TCX905 permits only 2 phone numbers per person. However, the TCX905 handles any phone numbers above 2 in an intelligent way - it creates an additional listing with the same name containing the additional numbers -- SMART!! I agree with a previous reviewer that this phone is even better than the more expensive TCX805 model.

However, it does have its faults.

1. You must manually edit all phone numbers requiring a 1 prefix. The phone knows its area code (part of the setup menu). Instead of automatically adding a 1 to all phone numbers out of your area code, it makes you edit each and every out of town number. STUPID!!

2. I found an insidious quirk. I have 7 doctors' phone numbers. I preface each doctor's name with "Dr". This keeps all doctors names in one area - easy to find. Unfortunately, it drops the last doctor's entry when transferring numbers from the base. No fault is generated; it indicates that the transfer is successful. You think that all phone numbers are transferred. The problem was corrected by changing one preface from "Dr" to "Doc". Apparently, a max of 6 entries can have the same first 2 letters. Anything above 6 is just ignored. - STRANGE!!

The Uniden TCX905 offers all the same features as the handsets that came with several other multi- handset Uniden phones. It is a solid phone handset, with the 5.8 gigahertz frequency ranking as one of this phone's greatest attractions. I have found that I can stray a good distance from the base and it will still function normally. My home and yard are not huge but I still had problems with fading signals with my older phone. I often had to reposition myself if I was outside in order to get my old cordless phone to receive the signal. But with Uniden TCX905, there is no need to reposition myself or the phone. The signal is still clear, even when I am standing in the corner of my property.

The LCD display on the Uniden TCX905 is nice. It isn't very large but it lights up in an orange color and it shows many bits of information, like the date and time, the phone number and name of a caller (when an incoming call is trying to ring through), a battery charge indicator, an indicator telling you the number of different caller id's that have come through; and an indicator telling you which handset you are using (you can program each one with its own number). The LCD contrast and the ring volume can be adjusted on each handset, making it customizable per room. You can even change the display to read in English, Spanish, or French.

Uniden TCX905 is compatible with many different Uniden phone systems. But in order for this expansion handset to work, it must first be programmed with your main phone. This requires entering specific code numbers into your main phone's base unit. If you do not program, the phone will not work. Programming is simple (instructions are included for programming into different main phones) and it must be completed or the phone will be worthless.

There are only a few things about the Uniden TCX905 phone that are deserving of criticism. First, it can get a little tedious trying to program new names and numbers and one needs to be careful not to get carried away because it can take a long time to get everything programmed just right (using abbreviations is a good idea, to speed up the process). Second, I don't like the flashing red light in the upper left hand corner of each handset. This is a charge indicator that lets you know the phone is charged and ready to go. There is nothing wrong with letting consumers know this, but to have a light that continuously flashes can be a tremendous distraction. Third, the base is small and light and it can easily get knocked off the table or desk on which it rests. Fourth, I would prefer a plug that didn't have a block attached to it. This makes it easy to grip, but it also means the plug has to be inserted a certain way or it will partially cover the electrical outlet directly underneath it.

Overall, in spite of a few inconveniences, I am still satisfied with the purchase of my Uniden TRX905 handset and I may add another one or two handsets like it in the future. They sell for a reasonable price and they are compatible with many different Uniden phones. Clear sound, slim design, and countless features make this auxiliary phone a nice addition to any Uniden household in need of extra phone units.

I added two more uniden handsets to my existing uniden system. Easy to add handsets to system. Phone reception and clarity is awesome. Only need one phone jack to connect up to 10 phones. Phone has great features. I recommend this system highly.

I have had 2 iterations of their phones w/ at least 6 handsets. ALL had the same failure...the history button on the handset breaks shortly after purchase. I have contacted Uniden, but I got no reply as to either a fix or a plan to fix this problem.

Unless or until they address this failure, I would not buy this phone...if caller history...including redialing a number from the history, is important to you. The corded base unit still has the button working, but not one of the handsets is still working...and they are very gently used.

The Amazon order went smoothly even though the telephone was shipped from a third party (a small time lag was noticeable).

The additional telephone unit complimented my main system, a TRU-9466. I noticed it even helped out with the clarity of my VOIP system. I had a 2.4 Ghz system prior to this.

It took a little studying to master all the features but I am glad I made this purchase. I am glad I found the function where I could copy all the new telephone lists entered to the other units. I have not found a function to delete caller I.D. numbers from all the sets at once.....but on the other hand you could look at it like a safeguard, if you delete too many by mistake.

The LCD screen is visible from several feet during the day or night. You can increase or decrease the caller's voice volume, a plus, and I like being able to assign a special ring tone to those you know.....the ring tone let's you i.d. from afar whether or not you should rush over and answer your phone.

This telephone has a two-line function......A+....you can set up each handset to default to a particular line (line 1 or 2) when you want to dial out...a nice feature if you have a home based business or you telecommute.

Regarding VOIP: it can handle a mix of 1 VOIP and 1 non-VOIP line with no problem...no cross-talk. Enough said, check it out for yourself.

I bought these as additional handsets for my Uniden 1868P IP phone system running Packet8's ip phone service. These units easily pair up to the base units and the connection quality and sound are exactly what you would expect from a great phone manufacturer. I initially bought 2 units and am going to buy 2 more units just in case (the UIP1868P allows up to 10 handsets).

I bought 2 of these to have additional handsets for my TRU 8880 phone that I bought a couple of years ago. I charged the handsets like the directions said, and then followed the directions in the owners manual to register the handsets to my phone. I tried each handset at least 10 times and kept getting the "registration failed" message. I decided to call Uniden customer service, which was a challenge in itself as the owners manual states customer service is available from 7a to 7pCST Mon-Fri and 9-6CST on Saturday. I tried to call on a Saturday, and the message says customer service is available 9-6CST Mon-Fri. Go figure. I then tried to call on a weekday at about 5:45p EDT, and received the same message, even though they still should have been open. I finally managed to call in the early afternoon, and after 20 minutes on hold, talked to a representative. She told me to remove the battery cover and then insert the handset in my base phone (the handset would not fit in my base phone with the cover on) I did this and sure enough, the handset registered immediately. I am very happy with the way these items work, but the directions in the owners manual really need to be updated with the correct procedures and the correct hours for customer service availability.

This does exactly what it is supposed to do - It just works, and I don't have to think about it. Registering it with our TRU8865 base station was simple, and I like the slightly rubber tactile feel of the buttons on this better than the buttons on the handsets that came with the TRU8865.

The TCX905 very well designed piece. The screen information is well placed and very legible (there are three lines of text when in use). When the handset is in the cradle a larger two line text Displays the Date and Handset name. This is by the a great improvement among the handsets I've used: you can customize the name of each handset for a specific user, room, or whatever suits your need.

The other impressive feature on these handsets is that you can actually copy all the phone number that you've painstakingly entered in one handset to others around the house. Let me tell you, this is a time saver since I had to do this procedure again and again for every one of my old cordless phones. With the TCX905 you can even assign the speed dial number an a distinctive ring and you only have to do this once.

Ergonomically it's a very comfortable handset to hold and use. It has a sturdy belt clip and the base has a light indicator that shuts off when the unit is completely charged. The button navigation is very intuitive and, if you've owned a cordless phone with similar features, you won't have to spend a lot of time reading the user's manual.