Wifi Phones

I'm looking to deploy WiFi SIP phones in my home. It seems like most of these came and went a couple of years back for the consumer market. Any thoughts or feedback on what's available out in the market?

Hi cnaegle, welcome to VoIP User.

The problem with WiFi as a technology is battery life. If you want these for home, DECT is far better.

I've got a SNOM M3 which has the basestation next to my WiFi router (plugged in with a cable) and then the phone itself is DECT, so best of both worlds. I see the technology moving in that direction.

Have you a specific requirement that needs WiFi for the wireless factor?

No not really other than I have WiFi coverage everywhere I need it. DECT seems to be a pretty getting pretty good reviews. I have not tested it for reach through out the home, yard, etc. That may certainly be the way to go.

I have to agree with Dean. The current cordless DECT phones are very good. I use an ATA box (SPA3102) that connects the landline PSTN and Voip calls to a Sanyo (not quite DECT) three handset cordless phone that works perfectly over the whole house and garden. The range is better and more reliable than my wifi gives.

So you just use and ATA and connect your DECT phone to it? Do you get all the caller ID, etc through it?

Hi.

As long as the ATA and Dect support the same method of callerID then yes callerID is passed no problem

Ian

Yes, here (Canada) with the ATA that I use, the caller ID both from PSTN and voip are passed OK. The caller ID can be used to redirect the call etc selectively.

another significant factor (probably) is that dect phones are also a lot cheaper.

jpdw :

another significant factor (probably) is that dect phones are also a lot cheaper.

Here the DECT phones are slightly more costly. It was possible to get old style cordless phones for less than the cost of a new battery for a while.