Clarity Adds 2 Home Phones For Seniors

By John Laposky On Oct 17 2011 - 4:01am

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Clarity, a division of Plantronics that markets smart communication solutions for seniors and the physically impaired, has expanded its XL cordless home phone series by two models.

The Clarity XLC2 and XLC3.4 are engineered for people with hearing loss, low vision or mobility challenges.

The two new models use proprietary Digital Clarity Power to amplify incoming sounds and remove unwanted and distracting noises, much like a hearing aid, the company said. The DECT 6.0 phones include three tone settings and boost outgoing speech up to 15 decibels.

The phones feature talking caller ID and a talking dial pad with backlit buttons to help those with low vision. Oversized soft-touch buttons on the handset and phone base are spaced apart to be easily accessible to those with dexterity issues or arthritis.

Both models also include a spearkerphone and extra-bright visual ringers. The XLC3.4 features a caller ID screen as well. Both are hearing aid compatible.

The XLC3.4 retails for $159 and can be purchased in a combo pack with an extra handset for $219. The XLC2 retails for $143.