Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors
Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors
Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors
Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors

Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors

Brand
Emporia
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£158.99+ FREE UK delivery
Includes 20% VATPrice exc. VAT: £132.49
This item in brief:
  • Simple, easy-to-use flip phone with a touchscreen
  • Ideal for the elderly or those who are hard of hearing
  • Features both a touch display and a keypad in one device
  • WhatsApp comes pre-installed and ready to use
Product Details

Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors

The Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors is the smartest flip phone on the market and the option of using either the touchscreen or the physical keypad keeps this device simple and easy to use. WhatsApp comes pre-installed and ready to go with this clamshell phone, making keeping in touch with friends and loved ones easier than it's ever been. 

What's Included?

  • 1 x Emporia TouchSmart V188 Flip Phone for Seniors
  • 1 x Micro-USB charging cable with a mains adaptor
  • 1 x Lithium-ion battery 3.8V / 1400mAh
  • 1 x User guide
  • 1 x WhatsApp guide
  • 1 x Spare phone back that covers up the emergency button 
  • 1 x Headset
  • 1 x Charging cradle that can hold the phone while it charges

What Makes This Clamshell Phone Easy to Use?

This phone has a variety of features that make it simple and easy to use, including the combination of of touchscreen and traditional keypad that makes the transition from using buttons to a touchscreen much easier. WhatsApp comes pre-installed on this phone and is accessed via a dedicated, clearly labelled button to make keeping in touch as easy and hassle-free as possible.

How Easy Is it to Hear This Flip Phone?

Emporia phones are designed to be accessible for people with limited hearing, they feature an adjustable volume that goes very loud, allowing for clear communication. The Emporia TouchSmart is also compatible with hearing aids, up to and including the M4/T4 specification, which is the highest specification of hearing aid. The adjustable volume allows those that aren't hard of hearing to turn the volume down to a more suitable level.

How Easy Is it to Read This Phone?

With a very large 3.35" touch screen, this phone is easy to read for people with limited vision. The external screen that shows when the screen is closed is 1.54" and shows clearly with a notification LED light when you have a message or missed call.

Smart Phone With Keys Emporia TouchSmart Flip Phone

What Kind of SIM Card Does This Mobile Use?

This phone is designed to use a Nano SIM card, the most modern type of SIM that fits the most data into the smallest physical space. The lightweight design of the Nano-SIM allows the phone to be slimmer, more elegant and leaves room for other hardware. 

Which Networks Will This Phone Work With?

The Emporia TouchSmart is supplied unlocked, meaning that it will work with SIM cards from all major UK mobile networks. Simply place your Nano-SIM card of choice and the phone will do the rest.  

Is This Phone Hearing Aid Compatible?

Yes, this phone has been designed to work with all hearing aids including M4/T4 (the highest standard of hearing aid). The user guide contains all the details necessary for use of the phone with hearing aids. 

What Features Make This Phone Easy to Use for Seniors

The touch display is large and feature a small number of icons to make menu navigation easy. The emergency button that this phone comes with it entirely optional, if you don't want you can simply use the spare phone back that covers up the button entirely. The spare phone back is included in your purchase.

How Does the Emergency Button Feature Work?

The optional heart shaped Emporia emergency button is located at the back of the phone and has a fivefold set of safety features that help give you and your loved ones peace of mind. It can be easily disabled by using the spare phone back included in your purchase, which completely covers the emergency button, preventing it from being pressed. 

Emporia Emergency Button And Camera

The Fivefold Safety Features Are:

  1. When the emergency button is pressed, up to five predefined contacts that you choose when setting up the phone will be called until someone answers. 
  2. The phone will automatically go to loudspeaker mode so that communication can be clear and audible despite limited mobility or other issues. 
  3. A pre-prepared emergency SMS text will be sent to an emergency number. 
  4. GPS-enabled phones will provide their coordinates with the emergency call, allowing emergency services to know the exact location of the person pressing the emergency button. 
  5. A loud alarm tone will sound when the emergency button is pressed to help draw the attention of anyone in the vicinity to the emergency situation. 

Key Features and Benefits of the Emporia TouchSmart

This Emporia phone manages to be both advanced and simple, offering you numerous features while keeping them easy to use. These features include:

  • WhatsApp comes pre-installed and there is a special WhatsApp shortcut button for ease of use
  • Text and picture messages are simple to send
  • Vibration alarm is ideal for people who are hard of hearing
  • The ringtone volume is easily adjustable
  • The earpiece volume for the headset can also be easily adjusted
  • Includes a hands-free mode
  • Bluetooth 4.0 compatible
  • Keypad sounds can be turned on or off
  • The contacts book can hold over 1000 contacts
  • Other features include:
    • A bright built-in LED flashlight 
    • Calculator
    • Alarm clock
    • Calendar
    • Pictures can be transferred to a PC
    • Internet browser
    • FM radio

Technical Specifications

  • 4G Network: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  • WCDMA: 850/900/2100MHz
  • FDD BAND 1/3/5/7/8/20 
  • WIFI: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wifi-display 
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • GPS Enabled
  • Operating System: Android Go, 8.1 (adapted)
  • SIM card type: Nano-Sim
  • Dimensions: 113.8 x 56.7 x 20.6mm 
  • Weight: 127g 
  • Battery: Lithium-ion 1400mAh 
  • Standby battery time: 200hr (4G network) 
  • Talk battery time: 450min (3G network) 
  • Display: 3.35“ TFT IPS Touchscreen, 480x854pixels 
  • External Display: 1.54” TFT IPS, 240x240pixels 
  • Main Camera: 5 megapixel
  • Front Camera: 2 megapixel
  •  Internal storage: 4GB ROM + 512MB RAM
  • Micro SD card slot (for cards up to 64GB)
  • SIM card type: Nano-SIM

Where Can I Find More Information?

If you wish to know anything more about this product please click here for access to the user manual.

Delivery

Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery

This item is usually delivered in 1-3 working days. Occasionally this product is subject to longer delivery times, for more information about stock levels and delivery times please call our Customer Service Team on 0207 720 2266.

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