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Obihai OBi202 2 Port VoIP Phone Adapter with Google Voice and Fax Support for Home and SOHO Phone Service Black
Last Updated: January 8, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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1000
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Software Platform
62google, landline, obi, google voice number, google voice account
+79%
-21%
" ... Using this in conjunction with Google voice has allowed me to finally sever the last ties to my old ISP (phone and required low level internet for it to run on). ... "
" ... Add a cordless phone and configure it for a Google Voice number and it's pretty darn good. ... "
" ... Setup took less than 5 minutes and it works PERFECTLY with Google Voice. ... I have a separate Google Voice number for each of my two Gmail accounts, so I use one line for calls and one line as a dedicated fax line. ... "
" ... It will tell you in admin screen when you need firmware update also. ... "
" ... This has presets for connecting to Google Voice (my setup). ... Setting up Google Voice itself took more time. ... "
" ... Use this for my google voice for my business line and the 2nd line with GOOGLE VOICE for faxing purposes. ... "
" ... I still definitely recommend this device to anyone that is trying to use their phones with their Google Voice number. ... "
" ... Fast forward to the introduction of Google Voice ... I carried on like this for some years with just an unlimited cell plan and a Google Voice account. ... "
Call quality
45google voice, voice, landline, incoming, 911
+73%
-27%
" ... I just decided to switch to obihai talk and so far it's working very well with excellent call Quality. ... "
" ... Used to eliminate landline phone (using google voice). ... "
" ... This is a great backup phone for making calls to friends and family ... "
" ... Purchased this for Google Voice. ... "
" ... Our conventional phones all work fine with it, and the voice quality is significantly better than our old land line (no hissing and clicking). ... "
" ... It was super handy to be able to make and receive calls while mobile. ... I can now bridge a standard, wired, home phone infrastructure to my Google Voice service. ... That's nice for my family because it greatly broadens the options for hands free headsets, plus the quality is so much better than cell. ... "
" ... They were paying an add’l $20 a month for a landline phone. ... I can hear very clearly and this device will pay for itself in just a few months! ... "
" ... I have 2 phone numbers that I ported to google voice. ... I recently moved out of United States but this device allows me to keep my US numbers and conduct voice communication in USA. ... "
Device Compatibility
41voip, obi202, google, cell phone, setup
+73%
-27%
" ... This device connects google voice and other lines to a conventional phone, for example, a cordless. ... "
" ... I have my home line and business line through Google and this thing supports both of them seamlessly. ... "
" ... This has presets for connecting to Google Voice (my setup). ... "
" ... Side note, if you're in a home that is already wired for phone (what home isn't? ... Hope you enjoy free home phone from here on out! ... "
" ... I still definitely recommend this device to anyone that is trying to use their phones with their Google Voice number. ... "
" ... After disconnecting our landline, I simply plugged our home phone line to the OBi202 and our several multiple cordless phones and one wall phone work just as well as the old system. ... Just connect one cordless phone system (I had two) to the OBi202, distribute the handsets and keep the landline sets in place, in parallel, until convinced the OBi202 works. ... "
" ... I have both phone and fax setup and functioning properly. ... "
" ... I have connected both of my phone and both have clear voice. ... "
Setup
33obi, google voice, easy to install, configure, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Complete with caller ID and voicemail without any monthly charges. ... "
" ... nice way to setup an IP phone in your home ... "
" ... setup instructions were simple, and it just works ... "
" ... Super easy to install. ... "
" ... This has presets for connecting to Google Voice (my setup). ... So it was quick & easy to get set up & going. ... Connecting to my wifi was quick & painless. ... If you know voip, this will be super easy to set up with other providers. ... "
" ... Easy to install and configure. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy to set, google voice, easy to install, obi, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
" ... And if you already have a Google voice account it is super easy to setup. ... "
" ... Super easy setup. ... "
" ... super easy to set up ... "
" ... - Relatively simple to setup. ... "
" ... Works Great No issues easy - medium setup (overall) and calls are high quality ... "
" ... Super easy to install. ... "
" ... A side-benefit of the Obi202 is its ease of setup. ... The directions I found to be adequate and intuitive. ... "
" ... However their interface can be more user friendly ... "
Product Reliability
17obi202, obi, support, stopped working, obi100
+71%
-29%
" ... This system has worked great for the three months we have used it. ... "
" ... I've had it for 5 years and it still works well. ... "
" ... I finally upgraded to this unit a few months ago. ... "
" ... Love it working G8 ... "
" ... It has already paid for itself after 1 month. ... "
" ... I've been using Obi products for a long time. ... "
" ... I have one for my home that I’ve used for about six years. ... "
" ... I have been using this device for 9 months without problems (although I have had to reboot it three times so far, which is fine). ... "
Price
15worth the money, money, well worth, worth every penny, worth
+80%
-20%
" ... Perfect way to save money. ... "
" ... one time cost to buy it. ... "
" ... Very much worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Found vendor to provide 911 for $12/yr and that is my only cost. ... "
" ... (plus the cost of this device). ... This will cost 20.00 at the time of this article. ... "
" ... works great and saved large amount money ... "
" ... Has exceeded expectations and saving us money. ... "
Sound Quality
10quality, sounds, great sound quality, good, phone
+80%
-20%
" ... Ah, peace and quiet! ... "
" ... Sound quality seems no different than before plus I can add a second line of I choose. ... "
" ... I setup this product up very quickly and I have great sound quality, no issues so far. ... "
" ... Placed a call from US to Malaysia with Obihai units on each end, and there was no noticeable lag, and again sound quality was absolutely great. ... "
ISP
10obi, landline, connection, comcast, voip
+80%
-20%
" ... Stop paying Verizon and Comcast for telephony and cable modem rentals. ... "
" ... If you know voip, this will be super easy to set up with other providers. ... "
" ... No monthly fees to use this device (other than internet access) . ... "
" ... Porting a Landline to this device. ... "
" ... Works flawlessly with Callcentric. ... "
" ... Better than Obi wan ... "
" ... With a good internet connection it is as good as a landline. ... "
" ... I have, however, provided him with Internet. ... "
Ports
9ethernet, landline number, second port, obi202, landline
+89%
-11%
" ... It would be nice if the pass through port was gigabit however. ... "
" ... It is plugged directly into the ethernet, I have a Google for phone number, I put in the right IP address, and every time I dial a phone call, I get a recording that says, the number has not received a response from the service provider. ... "
" ... use to fax out line through Ethernet line ... "
" ... Little trickier if you want to port a landline number with it. ... (Skip ahead to step 5 if you have GV and do not need to port a number) ... Step 1 - Access your landline account and make sure you have any passwords and pin's you need to port your number. ... (I used Tmobile), Port your landline number to a cellular phone account. ... **Tell Tmobile what your doing (a temporary port) and they usually help you find the cheapest way to do so. ... "
" ... This adapter was just what I wanted to migrate from landline. ... "
" ... Bought this as our neighborhood is finally getting high speed cable internet so we'll be disconnecting from our phone company DSL and telephone service. ... "
" ... In addition, I am also able to connect my All-in-one Printer/Scanner/Fax to the second port of the Obi202 and send and receive faxes. ... "
" ... I additional feature I found very helpful is even though it takes up a network port it provides one to connect a computer and acts as a ethernet switch. ... "
Marketplace
7advertised, works as advertised, works, work, described
+71%
-29%
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... (https://www.anveo.com). ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... They are offered on Amazon. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Apps
4google, phone number, obihai, hangouts, free
+50%
-50%
" ... Could not get any help from Google. ... "
Product As Described
4works as advertised, works, work, described
+75%
-25%
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Internet
4voip, use, unless, landline, good
+100%
" ... If you use a "free" VoIP option and already have internet access, this is a great solution for people that have limited cell access or don't own or want one. ... "
" ... Depends on \ requires High-speed internet. ... "
" ... With a good internet connection it is as good as a landline. ... "
" ... I have, however, provided him with Internet. ... "
Network
4wifi adapter, wifi, offline, obi, network
+75%
-25%
" ... My home Internet tests out at about 21 Mbps, and I have had no trouble with this system. ... "
" ... Worked OK for my laptop in area known for poor signal, upstate NY. ... "
" ... One time needed to restart my WIFI router and I did not even need to do anything to this, the phone still works like nothing happened. ... "
Capacity
3office, landline, home, cell
+100%
" ... Allows us to keep our home (landline) service for free! ... "
" ... (a must for kids in the house IMO!). ... "
" ... This allowed me to keep this device along with my computer all on 1 office desk. ... "
Firmware
3voip, obihai, firmware update, 202
+33%
-67%
" ... I've used different ObiHai devices for many years, but the makers of the ObiHai 202 device released new firmware which causes problems with VOIP providers. ... "
Returns
3window, return, service, send
-100%
" ... Not dealing with it and returning in hopes for a better service. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, i just missed my return window so i am stuck with it. ... "
" ... I am stuck with this pile of crap and can get no refund because I sat on it too long. ... "
Wifi
3wifi adapter, wifi, offline, obi, network
+67%
-33%
" ... One time needed to restart my WIFI router and I did not even need to do anything to this, the phone still works like nothing happened. ... "
Build Quality
3reliable
+67%
-33%
" ... Rock solid, reliable. ... "
Charging
3charge, monthly, support, service, number
+100%
" ... They want to charge to give you advice by phone simple to launch the product. ... "
" ... No service charge so it's free to use after purchase. ... "
" ... Complete with caller ID and voicemail without any monthly charges. ... "
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