How do I know if my cordless phone needs a new battery?
Call quality and volume may drop, especially if the user ranges far away from the base station. Most cordless phones send a distinctive beep or chirp through the handset at 15- or 30-second intervals to alert the user that battery strength has dropped below the level of functionality.
Can I use a lower mAh battery in my cordless phone?
Answer: You can always use rechargeable batteries with higher capacity numbers, such as 700mAh instead of 550mAh. The phone will work exactly the same with higher mAh batteries, except for longer talk time between recharge cycles.
How long do batteries last in a cordless phone?
about 1 to 2 years
The average battery life of a cordless telephone is about 1 to 2 years. For some cases it may not be able to charge up within a year. This is likely because the battery has been charged before and left to discharge to too low a voltage.
Which batteries are best for cordless phones?
10 Best Cordless Phone Batteries
- GP. GP BT AAA Cordless Telephone Battery (Pack of 4)
- BuyaBattery. Cordless Phone AAA Rechargeable Batteries BuyaBattery 500mAh NiMH 1.2V 4-Pack.
- BuyaBattery. Pack of 4 BuyaBattery Cordless Phone Batteries AAA 550mAh Rechargeable NiMH 1.2V.
- Agfa.
- BuyaBattery.
- BuyaBattery.
- Panasonic.
- Philips.
Can I replace a battery with a higher mAh?
You can replace your battery with a slightly different mAh capacity, as long as it is the same voltage; we would recommend choosing your replacement batteries with the nearest possible mAh rating. It is not recommended to replace your batteries with a much higher mAh capacity.
What is the voltage of a cordless phone battery?
The voltage of the cordless phone battery is the amount of energy that the battery needs to charge and is usually the first power number that is listed on the cordless phone battery. The cordless phone battery voltages are usually ranging from 2.4 to 4.8 volts, but some exceptions exist.
How to extend the battery life of a cordless phone?
To ensure a long battery life for your cordless phone battery we recommend putting the phone in the cradle when the phone lets you know the battery is low or if the battery is fully discharged. Cleaning the battery terminals and phone cradle two times a year with isopropyl alcohol will help extend your battery and phone.
What does Mah mean on cordless phone battery?
With replacement cordless phone batteries, there can be slightly different capacity (mAh) specifications. The mAh represents the run time for the battery before it needs recharged. If the replacement battery’s mAh is higher, you might see a little extra usage before needing a recharge.
How often should you clean a cordless phone cradle?
Cleaning the battery terminals and phone cradle two times a year with isopropyl alcohol will help extend your battery and phone. Keeping your phone and battery away from extreme heat will help to avoid a shorter cordless phone battery.