From the moment we began using this product, we knew that this was much more than your average Caller ID or call screening device!
It’s layout and design lends itself to easy use and understanding, and insightfully addresses the various demands of both the residential and commercial user.
The unit connects to the provided power supply, and between the telephone and wall jack as you would with a standard Caller ID unit. The clock display immediately lit up and the first incoming call updated the time and date automatically.
Three modes are available from the “Screen” button on the front panel: ‘Off’, ‘Simple’, and ‘Data.’ In the ‘Off’ mode, all calls are allowed to ring the phone connected to the device, while ‘Simple’ prevents the phone from ringing when the calls were unidentifed. In the default setting, all unidentified callers are sent to the answering device or VoiceMail.
Now came the fun part. Using either the call history or the telephone keypad, we were able to add numbers to the phonebook that we wanted to manage. Once in the phonebook memory, with just a touch of the ‘Save’ button, we could select between having each number either ring the phone, go directly to the answering machine or VoiceMail, or ignore it by not answering. We also saved some ‘Wildcard’ numbers. By creating the record “800 ### ####” we were able to ‘Invite’ or ‘Exclude’ all 800 numbers. Once we developed a small database of numbers, we were ready to put the device through it’s paces.
First we tried the ‘Simple’ mode, then blocked and unblocked our Caller ID. When a call arrives, the unit’s Caller ID display lights up and silently scrutinizes the incoming Caller ID information. If we blocked the Caller ID, the screen would read ‘Blocked’ and divert the call to the answering device (or VoiceMail) without ringing the phone. Once we unblocked the Caller ID, our call rang through without delay.
Next came the ‘Data’ mode. As directed, each bit of instruction we gave to the device on how to handle each Caller ID was handled precisely and expediently. The amazing bit of technology concerning this device is that it performs it’s magic before it ever answers the phone!
In all modes, a flashing red light indicates that a new call has come in, and the call history will hold up to 64 names, sorted either by name or number. If a new message is sent to VoiceMail, a beeping alert can be turned on to notify you of new VoiceMail messages.
Since combination phone/answering machine/Caller ID units are used by a growing number of households, we hooked one up to the unit. Although the Caller ID Manager was designed to work optimally with a stand-alone answering device or VoiceMail, a special feature is provided to avoid having the combination phone ring with uninvited callers while still utilizing the combination phone’s answering device…. very clever!
We also tested the ‘Sleep’ mode, which is a timer for up to 8 hours in 30-minute increments. In this mode, no one can ring your phone and welcome calls are sent to the answering device or VoiceMail. This is a great feature for watching movies, study or naptime. An emergency code is provided for emergencies, but can only be utilized with an onsite answering device, (not VoiceMail).
There is also an automatic timer feature to switch the device between ‘Standby’ and ‘Simple’ OR ‘Data’ if you wish to have the unit switch daily, during the time period that you choose.
The Caller ID Manager only rings the phone(s) connected to it. Theoretically, this device could control all of the phones in your home if the wiring could run through it first, then on to the rest of the house. In most cases, this is impractical, so the manufacturer optionally provides ‘Remote’ units that connect up to four other phones (one per phone extension) and communicates with the Caller ID Manager. Not only does it pass the ring and Caller ID information on to other phones after pre-screening, but you can also direct each call, based on number or name information, to a specific phone, without ringing the others. This is perfect for a household with kids, in-laws, or a small-office-home-office.
You can also view the history of all inbound and outbound calls (up to 64) with the ‘Track Calls’ feature.
This is technology at it’s best. We are blown away at the number of innovations available with this product and its reliable performance. Some understanding is necessary to utilize all of its features, but the manual is very comprehensive and easy to understand for those who wish to capture every feature. We also found the Technical Support channels, both phone and email, to be very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.
In our opinion, this is one device that no business or residence should be without!
View the Caller ID Manager DEMO Here
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Customer Testimonials
I have moved everything in-house and canceled my out-house VoiceMail system saving me $8.95 a month. The phone company wanted yet another $4.00 a month for what they call “REVEAL” which forces “out of area” callers and “private” callers to enter their number… AND THEN IT RINGS ANYWAY, so I would still need to set up some form of blocking. At a savings of $12.95 a month total with better control I am happy as a clam. - Larry Y, Cincinnati, OH.
The Caller ID Manager does all it says and works awesome! I had problems with similar product of another brand, it simply didn’t work. The Caller ID Manager worked perfectly right out of the box. Also love the ability it has to pass the Caller ID info to my phone, “Brand X” doesn’t offer this. All in all a sweet product, and tech support was VERY helpful and knowledgeable. - Doug M, Plano, TX
I just had to e-mail you people back to tell you how impressed I am with the product I just purchased from you. The product I am referring to is your Caller ID Manager. Being an electrical engineer myself, I really appreciate the design of this thing. Originally, I just wanted a device that would block out certain telephone numbers, and that was all. This device of yours, not only does that, but does many more things as well. I would like to take this moment to thank you for your prompt service and also marketing a wonderful device such as this. I am sure you can imagine that I am more than satisfied with this product. I certainly will recommend your product to others. - Cliff S, Winnipeg
I had purchased a more expensive device from a different company and spent a lot of time trying to make the device block unwanted calls. It simply would NOT work with my caller ID system. I bought the Caller ID Manager for about half the price and it has worked perfectly, blocking all junk calls during hours when I needed peace and quiet. I’m a very privacy conscious person and consider this device essential in my relatively primitive caller ID telephone area. - Roger D, Holland, MA
I’ve got to tell you, I LOVE this device. It works well! - Garret G, Sugar Grove, IL
I was just thinking this morning, when I walked by the Caller ID Manager on the desk near the kitchen and didn’t see the blinking red light that indicates some junk fax call that was blocked overnight, how well this unit really works.
It works so well that not only am I on the federal Do-Not-Call list for telemarketers, I am apparently on a Do-Not-Bother list with the junk faxers. They must be tired of having their numbers blocked and having the Caller ID Manager shunt their call out to the answering machine port. I don’t have an answering machine hooked up to that connection so to the junk faxers and telemarketers the phone just rings and rings and never picks up.
I’ve actually turned on the ringer on the phone by my bed as I am no longer worried about being woken up several times throughout the we small hours of the night by junk fax calls.
After the DVR (digital video recorders–like TiVo), I would vote for the Caller ID Manager as the most useful invention of the last 10 years.
That is my heartfelt opinion and if you have any desire to use this testimonial in advertising, feel free to do so. - Ken M, Boca Raton, FL
I am writing to let you know how happy we are with our recent purchase from you (of the Caller ID Manager). This is the most amazing Caller ID device I’ve ever used, and it is doing an incredible job of managing both wanted and unwanted calls.
Thanks for offering such an amazing product! I think you will be getting some orders from people we know who we’ve told about this fantastic little caller ID box. - Steve F, Farmington CT
The Caller ID Manager is a device whose time has come. For many years I have dreamed of receiving only necessary telephone calls. I now have complete control of my incoming calls. What a blessing. To all those unwanted callers I now say “Ring me once, shame on you. Ring me twice shame on me.” Thank you very much for this product. Now, can you do anything for “Junk Mail”? John V, Newtown Square, PA
Brilliant!! The phone is now my friend again. Works as advertised, and more! I had one question, and it was answered promptly by a human being. You don’t get that often anymore. Thanks for a great product! - Michael K, Sacramento, CA
(The Caller ID Manager) does all it is represented to do and I am very happy with it. - Keith A, Tucson, AZ
My wife and I work the evening shift at a large regional hospital and get to bed about 3:00 AM. The last thing we need is to have our sleep interrupted by unwanted telemarketers. However, because we are always on call, we must answer the phone. Unfortunately, our number is on the list of 13 telemarketers who call us 3-5 times a week. Getting 50+ a week at all hours totally disrupted our sleep. After we started using the Caller ID Manager we were able to stop the calls and once again we get our much needed rest. The Caller ID Manager is a silver bullet for stopping telemarketers. Thanks for a simple to use and affordable product that does the job no one else can. - Harry G, Eugene, OR
I love my doo-dad (Caller ID Manager). Put that on your website, “Doug in Plano, TX says he loves his doo-dad!” - Doug M, Plano, TX
For the last several months I have been battling constant and relentless harrassment in the form of repeated calls all day and all night by several companys who do not understand what “The person you are trying to reach is not at this number”, or “Take us OFF your call list!!” mean. The National Do Not Call Registry is a joke, and I got so sick and tired of filing a dozen complaints every day, day in and day out, only to have nothing happen. I did some research and found the Privacy Corps web site and the Caller ID Manager they offered. This sounded like just what I needed so I placed and order immediately.
I could hardly wait to get my Caller ID Manager, and when it arrived read the entire manual and set my unit up right away. I programmed my long list of all of the annoying harrassement callers’ phone numbers into my database, and sat back and relished in the silence afforded to me because of this product. They were trickey though, and started to use alternate numbers. I then just did a wildcard block for their area code and silence again returned to my home.
I am very happy with the Caller ID Manager so far. It is such a pleasure to sit and be able to enjoy a TV show or dinner without the constant ringing of the phone because of the ignorance of some companies and individuals towards a persons privacy. All I have now is peace and quiet and an occasional quiet click as the Caller ID Manager does its work.
If I had to request an update for the unit, it would be that they just make a dead internal port and unwanted calls could be directed there instead of using up the Answering Machine port, and I would also like the option to have the Caller ID Manager not log numbers, or automatically delete numbers from the incoming call log that I have blocked. That way I would not have to delete them manually during the evening.
I would highly recommend this unit for anyone who is being harrassed by solicitors, collectors, and constant wrong numbers. Just remember that you need to buy a remote unit for each (corded) phone, or only the phone you have the Caller ID Manager main unit hooked up to will not ring, and the other (corded) phones will continue to ring as normal. I did not realize this and had to buy my remote seperately and could have saved a few bucks by originally getting the Combo pack.
Great product, and Privacy Corps has the cheapest prices on this unit, so don’t bother doing the research, I’ve already done it for you. - David S, New Castle, DE
Great gizmo! Haven’t had one unwanted phone call or fax since it was installed. The greatest invention since the transistor. - Raymond S, Angels Camp, CA
The Caller ID Manager that I ordered from you a few days ago has been a life saver. The peace and sanity of my household has been restored to me.
I had a group of about five telemarking companies from around the country who just would not obey the do not call list. One company was calling me seven times a day. I am pleased with the ease of operation. I am able to receive calls from all the people I love to receive calls from while not be irritated by those I have no desire to talk to. Thanks. - Mike H, Springfield, MA
Ever since the Hurricane Katrina influx of evacuees to the Houston, Texas area I had been hounded by repeat phone calls from collection agencies. I owe no money to anyone and have good credit standings. These collection agencies simply set up an automatic dialing system that calls anyone who’s name in anyway remotely resembles those credit problems that they have purchased. They will not give you their name in many instances and insist you give them your last 4 digits of your social security number to clear you name. They are rude in most cases and will hound your phone number until you comply. I didn’t and I will never answer to these companies. I will not answer to anyone when I am not the person in question. One company even had set up an automatic dialing to call every night from midnight to around 2AM. The phone company was unable to trace the calls. I consulted the FTC who told me to just comply with their request for my last four digits of my social security number. I consulted my lawyer who said there is not much that I can do except comply with their question. There are “no call” lists to stop solicitors, but NO protection from these buzzards that interrupt peoples lives that have no financial obligations to anyone. I was at my wits end until I found your website on the computer.
Thank you, thank you and thank you so much for peace of mind. I just laugh when I see these same buzzards trying to call. Most of them give up after about a month with an occassional call to see if they are still blocked. I like the fact that they probably don’t know they are blocked, but sometimes wish that there was a recording that says “too bad you scum bag company, you can’t touch me anymore”. Thanks for the piece of mind. I have recommended it to many friends who are also hounded by these scumbag collection companies searching for their prey. Thanks again. Bud J, Houston, TX
THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I’ve never written a testimonial before but I gotta tell ya, the Caller ID Manager is a phenomenal piece of technology….As a totally disabled Vietnam Veteran who suffers from PTSD, my sleep patterns change everyday…After purchasing the manager I am NEVER woken from the little sleep I get, by an unwanted phone call…..This thing rates right up there with the Garmin portable navigation system and sliced bread….
Thank you for restoring my privacy. - Tim G, Sherwood, MI
Thanks to your (Caller ID Manager) unit, peace has been restored to my home. For months we have been receiving several calls a day from 800 numbers and other solicitors. I talked to the phone company, who told me they could do nothing to stop it. Although my existing caller ID allowed me to see who was calling, I was forced get up and check the phone each time and be disturbed by a ringing phone.
Since installing your unit, I occassionally see the phone receiving an unwanted call, but am never disturbed by the ringing. Your unit works great! Thanks for such a helpful device. - Linda S, New Mexico