Doro 4G Loud and Clear Flip Phone for Seniors (6820)

Staying in touch is made easy with the Doro 4G Loud and Clear Flip Phone for Seniors (6820). Six times louder than a standard mobile phone, the Doro Loud and Clear Flip Phone is ideal for those who want to simplify their relationship with technology. Designed with seniors in mind, the Doro Flip Phone is perfect for those who don't want to be held back by challenges with physical dexterity, poor sight and hearing loss.

What's Included?

• 1 x Mobile Phone
• 1 x Charging Cradle
• 1 x Charging Cable
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Key Features and Benefits

• Makes communication simple and straightforward
• Designed with seniors in mind, with loud sound and large buttons
• Loud receiver volume of 35dB - 6 times louder than a regular mobile phone
• Loud ringer volume of >83dB so you won't miss important calls 
• Elegantly simple design; less is more
• Easy viewing with a large colour display
• Clamshell design to avoid accidental dialling when it pocket
• Widely-spaced, high-contrast keys for ease of use
• Buttons instead of a touchscreen for simplicity
• Assistance button to auto call loved ones when you need help
• Warning signal when phone battery is low
• Built-in alarm function with nine-minute snooze feature
• Dual-SIM device allows you to use two numbers in one handset 
• Inverted bright LCD display and backlit keypad
• Adjustable font size for ease of use 
• Bluetooth enabled (version 3.0) to connect to other devices

How Loud is the Doro Flip Phone?

For the hard of hearing, regular mobile phones often aren't loud enough to meet their needs, with a normal incoming volume of approximately 8 - 10dB's. The Doro Flip Mobile is fitted with a 35dB earpiece - 6 times louder than a regular mobile phone - making it much easier to have a conversation. The ringer volume has 9 volume settings, and can be set to an impressively loud maximum volume of >83dB (measured at 1 metre) so you won't miss important calls.

Who Can Use the Doro Mobile Phone?

Designed with seniors in mind, the Doro Mobile is designed to make communication simple. Featuring extra loud and clear sound, large keys and a high visual contrast, the Doro Mobile is easier to use than regular mobile phones. With easy-to-navigate menus, the Doro Mobile Phone is particularly helpful for those with limited dexterity, memory loss and impaired vision.

We recommend the Doro Mobile Flip Phone for anyone who wants mobile phone that does the basics well, particularly those with the following conditions and symptoms:

• The hard-of-hearing and those with hearing aids
• Visual impairment and poor eyesight
• Arthritis and other reduced-dexterity conditions
• Parkinson's
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Alzheimer's and other memory-loss conditions

Is the Doro Flip Phone Easy to Use?

Most phones these days come with touchscreens which can be quite confusing for some people to use, and require a high degree of accuracy. The Doro Flip Mobile comes with buttons that are large enough to suit those with limited dexterity. helping to make communication easier and to limit the likelihood of mistakes, and has a colour display for easy viewing. The Doro Flip Mobile clamshell design prevents accidental dialing whilst the device is in your pocket or bag. 

How Does the Doro Phone Assistance Mode Work?

With the built-in assistance button of the Doro Mobile, your loved ones will be called when you need help. To activate the assistance button, simply press and hold the button for three seconds, or press it twice within one second. You can select up to five contacts for your emergency assistance list. Your first selected contact will be dialled once the assistance call is activated, and if they don't answer after 25 seconds, the second contact will be automatically dialled. The assistance call is pre-set to handsfree mode for ease of use.

Can the Doro Mobile Help in An Emergency?

Featuring ICE (In Case of Emergency), you can add information such as next of kin and medication details to your phone for first responders to access in the event of an emergency.

Are There Any Other Safety Features?

The Doro 4G Flip Phone has a 'whitelist' setting that only allows incoming calls from saved contacts. This setting is particularly useful for vulnerable persons to avoid having to deal with potentially confusing calls from unwanted numbers, such as scam calls and telemarketers. 

How Does the Doro Flip Mobile Help Those with Memory Loss?

The Doro Mobile features >500 phonebook positions and a speed-dial function for each numeric key, making your loved ones easily accessible. As well as serving as a morning alarm clock, the built-in alarm feature can be set as a useful daily reminder to take medication or attend appointments for those who benefit from a prompt.

Are the Numbers and Keys Easy to See?

The Doro Flip Mobile features large, high-contrast keys that are widely spaced out to improve accuracy when typing messages and dialling phone numbers. Large keys are much easier to operate than modern-day touchscreens, which many elderly users find confusing. The Doro Flip Phone also features an inverted, bright LCD display, making it easy to use for those with vision issues. The called ID function shows the caller's number and name in large, bold letters, if that contact is saved in the phone book.

How Long Does the Doro Mobile Battery Last?

With up to 380 hours of standby time and up to 430 minutes of talk time, the Doro Mobile boasts a long battery life, allowing you to stay connected throughout the day. The Doro Mobile comes with a handy charging cradle that your mobile slots easily into and can be kept on table or nightstand. Thanks to the low-battery warning signal, so you exactly when your Doro Mobile needs charging.

Why Choose Doro?

Doro is a leading technology brand for seniors and provides accessible products and services specifically adapted to seniors' needs. 'Easy' is the key building block of Doro's DNA. Doro understands that ageing can turn once-easy tasks into frustrating chores, which is why they created phones that are a breeze to use when seeing, hearing or dexterity declines. All of their devices come with award-winning Doro DNA features, including loud and clear sound, easy to pick up and hold ergonomics and assistance buttons, creating the possibility for seniors to live active and independent lives whilst ensuring peace of mind.

To learn more about Doro DNA, please watch the following short video:

Technical Specifications

• Volume:
  • Ring Volume: >83dB
  • Receiver Volume: 35dB
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T4
  • Volume Settings: 9
  • Speaker Volume Settings: 9
  • Polyphonic Ringtones: 21
  • Vibrating Ringer: Yes
• Display:
  • Screen Resolution: 320 x 240
  • Display Size: 43.2 x 57.6 mm
  • Colour Display: Yes
  • Optional display modes optimised for visually impaired users  
• Dimensions:
  • Weight: approx 117g
  • Handset Size: 107 x 56 x 20mm
• Battery:
  • Battery Talk Time: Up to 420 Minutes
  • Battery Standby Time: 380 Hours
• Camera:
  • Rear Camera Resolution: 2 MP
  • Camera Flash: Yes
  • Magnifier Function: No
  • Video Recording: Yes
• Memory:
  • Call Log Positions: 60
  • Phonebook Positions: >500
  • White List Phone Numbers: Yes
  • Black List Phone Numbers: Yes
  • Memory Card Supported: MicroSD
  • Maximum Memory Card Size: 128GB
  • Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Network:
  • Contract Type: SIM-free
  • Cellular Data Connectivity Technology: GPRS
  • Number of SIM Card Supported: 2
  • SIM Size Supported: Micro
  • Cellular Generation: 4G

Documentation

Click here to view the User Manual.