FREETALK Connect•Me

using FREETALK® Connect•Me with skype offer, I have a telephon number with skype and no landline connection (only broadband).
My question is this:
Can I receive call (to my skype number) and call without landline connection only using skype account with the number I have with skype by the broadband connection only??
Many thanks
Nicola.

Hi Nicola,
You do not need a landline connection. You would dial out on your telephone to make your calls through your Skype account and callers may call you Skype to Skype, or dial your Skype telephone number.
Happy Skyping!

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Ringer equivalence number for Freetalk Connect Me ...

Hi,
I have an old Western Electric 2500 touch tone phone that i want to use with Skype. I am hoping it will work with the Freetalk Connect Me device. I have tried with with the Sprint Home Connect 2 device on Ting and everything worked except the phone did not ring on incoming calls. I believe this is related to something called the Ringer Equivalence Number, which represents the amount of electrical load on the telephone ringer line.
My question is: does the Freetalk Connect Me device have enough REN to ring my old Western Electric 2500 phone? It needs at least 1 REN to ring, but apparently most VOIP adapters generate little to no electrical load on the ringer.
Thanks!

I own a Free Talk Connect Me, but I don't have one of those old phones lying around. I do have several electric ringer phones, one being a non-powered one. My Connect Me device is listed as 0.0B REN. The problem with that value is that refers to the REN load and does not seem to me to reference it's own ringer or REN "supply". I connected all the phones I had in my house and they all still successfully rang. The non-powered phone "claimed" to have a REN of 1.3. I believe the phone you have tends to generate a variable load of 1-1.5 REN. The default the phone company supplies is 5 REN. From checking similar devices, I believe the supply is more than lilkly around 2-3 REN. I read a test someone did to measure the current during a ring on a classic phone and it averaged at around 8 mA (A/C). The cominbed current in my tests of the RX line in series never exceeded 5 mA (2-5 range). So even if it can't be used as a direct comparison, current is flowing and adjusts depending on the load introduced into the system. There are other variables that can affect the ringing, so it's hard to say what a device like his may be lacking (waveform issues, frequency response (which should be better since it's a class B device, and continous voltage (60-90 A/C EU/US standards). If you find VOIP devices to be intermttent in ringing a device with a high load, the only alernative I can think of (besides using a different phone) is implementing the use of a REN booster to see if it solves your problem. With that in-line you may be able to drive several of those type phones.
If you want a more definitve answer you might want to contact Free Talk directly to see if they have a better spec sheet/white paper that answers your question. I can only provide you with my best educated guess.
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Phone attached to Freetalk Connect Me device rings...

Is my device faulty? I purchased a FreeTalk Connect Me about two months ago. No matter what phone I attach, it rings for no reason every 10 minutes or so. This behavior didn't seem to occur when I was only using it as a Skype phone, but apparently may have started when I added my "landline" -- which is voip. Is there an incompatibility? If so, this isn't mentioned anywhere in any documentation.

Hi OBTonyD,
You had submitted support ticket MALEQ to eBuyNow support yesterday and have been repied to asking you for more information so that you may be assisted with your Freetalk Connect.Me.
If you do not see a reply from eBuyNow support in your IN BOX, please check your SPAM and TRASH folder in case the reply was pushed there by your SPAM filter. Please white list email [email protected] so that you may receive emails from eBuyNow in your IN BOX.
eBuyNow Support will work hard to ensure your device works properly and please be assured they stand behind their 12 month warranty in the case the unit is deemed as defective and will promptly ship you a new one!
HAPPY SKYPING!
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The FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Sky...

Hi all,
I am seriously considering dropping my landline since I mostly if not only uses my iPhone as my primary device for calls. The problem I have is an alarm system is connected to my land line and requires a way to call the alarm centre in case of an emergency.
I talk to my alarm service provider for an alternative. They already have the cellular option, but it adds $12/m which is not a big saving... They are working on finding an IP/Internet solution, but it will be also a $4/m.
I was wondering if I could use the FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype as a solution. From a computer I can call any 1-800 numbers for free, and I really suspect that the alarm centre is a toll free number too. So in theory it could work.
Can anyone share their experience with the device and suggest if my solution can work or not?
Thanks

I use that adapter in my house, it works just as a normal landline would. There is a slightly longer predial delay when initiating a call (approx 3 second Skype dialing noise), beyond that no real difference. If the box doesn't lock up, or your Internet doesn't go down it should be rather reliable as a replacement. Those are worst-case scenarios and I generally don't find myself having to do anything to maintain it. In any case I have it connected to a power surge strip like I do the rest of my equipment. Should I need to reset it, I just toggle the switch.

FREETALK Connect-Me phone adapter discontinued

I noticed today that the FREETALK Connect-Me phone adapter has been discontinued. Is there a replacement solution? My device has been working great for several years and I use it all the time for connecting my home phones to skype.

That's always a possibility. However I'm not aware of it being discontinued by the manufacturer. You can generally buy it from the Freetalk site (http://freetalk.me/). Occasionally I've seen it disappear from the site (like now) when they are out of stock, then reappear again. It's also available on Amazon and Ebay.
Some people have used the Soundwin SP110, but there have been a lot of stability/quality issues with that device. http://www.soundwin.com/style/frame/templates3a/product_detail.asp?lang=2&customer_id=824&name_id=40...

Freetalk Connect me firmware not upgrading

My Freetalk connect me firmware is not upgrading. I contacted the ebuy and they asked me various details such as:
- What is your order number so that we may identify your order? - What color is the light on the device? Is it steady or flashing? - What is the Firmware version you currently have? - What operating system do you have? - What is the location you are connecting it from? - Who is your Internet service provider? DSL or Cable Modem? - What make and model is your modem/router? - Do you have any additional networking devices on your network? (WIFI access points, switches and similar). If so please list them all.
I gave them all the information and after that they are just not replying back. I am stuck with version 1.0.1 updated on 8/12/2011 without any caller id and lot of static. I want to return it back but don't know what to do. It's definitely not brininging good name for Skype. I would rather prefer vonage who are atleast responsive.
Can someone please help me?
The device is connected from more than 2 weeks and I have windows 7 and Mac Lion. I think Skype should intervene in this matter.

Why doesn't freetalk provide a forced upgrade option so that user can manually update the firmware..The firmware has still not updated. I have provided all the information they eBuy has asked and also unhooked, hooked back the device. Am I still missing anything?

Freetalk Connect Me Adapter for Skype

Hi. I had seen many reviews about this product. Can any one tell how can I check my voicemail from this device? Your answer will really appiriciate. Thank you.
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I have received email reply from eBuyNow Support.
Dear Customer,
You are receiving this email because you have recently purchased our Freetalk Connect Me Skype Home Phone adapter. We would like to take this opportunity to let you know that eBuyNow will soon release a software upgrade for your device. The upgrade procedure is automatic, however it does require your immediate attention. In order for it to process seamlessly, we have to ask you to verify your settings in the Freetalk Connect Me administration interface.
Please follow the following steps:
1 . Go to the administration interface as described in the "Quick Setup Guide", Step 6, that you had received with your Freetalk Connect Me. If you don't have the Quick Setup Guide with you, there is an online version available on our website. Please click here
2. If you have previously configured your device, you will be taken to the login page. Please login with your Skype credentials.
3. The administration interface will load. Please click on "System Settings" menu option.
4. Under the "Firmware" section, please populate all the fields with your desired settings. Important: Please ensure that an e-mail address is entered. Click on "Save Settings".
NOTICE:
If you haven't used your device before and it hasn't been installed, please do so now by following the steps in the "Interactive Install Guide" online
Over time your FREETALK Connect Me will update automatically, please try to leave it powered up and connected to your network.
Kind regards
Happy Skypeing,
eBuyNow Ltd
Product Development Team
Hope this will help all Freetalk connect me owners.
Thank you

Freetalk connect me adapter doesnot work suddenly

I've using freetalk connect me adapter from Nov, 2011, but after six months adapter doesn't work suddenly. I don't make any change with my network or computer or anything. What I know yesterday it works and today it suddently doesen't work. Any I also subscribed with skype and payed in time. My account is in good condition.
Until now I cannot use this adapter any more, how to fix this problem?
by the way, my internet is in good condition with timewarner high speed 10m.

AVAYA2012 wrote:
What I know yesterday it works and today it suddently doesen't work.
Hello,
We'll bring this to the attention of the hardware suppliers and ask for an investigation.
The suppliers may request additional information from you.
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Freetalk Connect Me - Suddenly Stopped Working

I have the Skype service with a FreeTalk Connect Me box that we use as our landline phone. This has been in service for around 6 months without a hiccup, until recently. About a week ago it out of the blue would not make nor receive any calls. When you try to dial out it I have a dial tone, you hear it enter the numbers, and it makes the little doot-doot-doot-da-doot-doot jingle (my apologies for trying to type that phonetically) but does not ring. When trying to call the number it may ring a time or two and then says in a British voice (paraphrasing) "the Skype subscriber you have called is not available" and sends it to Skype voicemail.
The light on the front of the box is blinking green as it is supposed to but nothing works. I have tried unplugging the box for an extended period of time but that has been my only attempt at diagnostic repair. I need this phone to be operational. Please help.
Thank you in advance,
Brian

When mine does that, a power cylce fixes it. In your case, I would suggest power cycling your router as well. The device is pretty much plug-n-play so you are limited in what you can do. You can also try to reset the device to factory default by either:
1. Browsing to the IP address of the unit. You can get this off your router or by browsing your network places and double clicking the the Freetalk device icon.
Once there, log on, then click "System Settings" - "Factory Reset" (located at the bottom of the page)
2. Using the reset button on the unit itself. Excerpt from the Freetalk website:
"To initiate factory reset, use a paper clip to press and hold the reset button on the device for as long as it takes for the LED to go off, and keep on holding it until the LED turns red again, then release. When this is done, give the device some time to load the software. The LED will start flashing green indicating you can access the configuration interface again."
If done properly, you will have to complete the same Setup Wizard you ran when you first installed it.

FREETALK Connect•Me + Unlimited US & Canada Subscr...

I purchased the FREETALK Connect•Me + Unlimited US & Canada Subscription. After it came in the mail I plugged in the adaptor and set everything up and it will not make any calls. Can you please help me with activating my 12 month unlimited US and Canada subscription.
ORDER INFORMATION:
      Amount   Product
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      $59.99   FREETALK Connect•Me + Unlimited US &
Canada S
      $59.99   Subtotal
       $0.00   Shipping & Handling
      $59.99   Grand Total

Please see this: http://community.skype.com/t5/Hardware/GE-31591-1-Year-Credit/m-p/196634#M568
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Re: FREETALK Connect•Me .problems

I'm having problems with my Connect Me device also. For some reason, I can't make calls from my phones connectect to it and I can't receive any calls through it. Every time a friend calls my Skype number attached to the Connect Me, it forwards directly to our cell phones, as if the Connect Me has malfunctioned or no longer is working. Please assist.

Greetings, kreggsmith,
I referred your enquiry to the vendor for assistance.
Best regards,
Elaine
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Freetalk Connect•Me adapter

Hi,
I'm interested in how the adapter works. I tried looking for reviews and setup guides to no avail.
From my understanding, the adapter gives a regular phone the ability to be used on Skype. However I have a few questions regarding the adapter.
1. If you're only using a phone with a regular adapter, how do you dial your Skype contacts?
2. Will I still be able to connect my phone to a regular landline along with the adapter?
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I am looking into skype as my home phone.
1.) Does your home computer have to be on all the time if you utilize this adapter?
2.) If I understand, a normal home phone will work with this adapter?
Thanks,
Dan

Using Existing Subscriptions with Freetalk Connect...

I have an existing subscription for unlimited US and Canada calling to phones. I also have a Skype Online Number. Will I be able to purchase the Connect Me device and use these subscriptions with it, rather than having to purchase a package containing a voucher for a subscription?

A subscription is tied to a SkypeID. So if you continue to use the same SkypeID on the Connect Me, your subscription will apply (and you can continue to use it for calls from Skype on your PC).
Note that you can have multiple logins from different devices to the same SkypeID. Sometimes it's hard to track certain settings when you change, say, call fowarding via one device and then have to log out and in on the other device for the change to apply to all logins.
If you get the basic Connect Me you will still get $1.00 worth of Skype credit which can be used for conversations that are not included in your subscrption (SMS messaging, calls to "caller pays" mobile outside North America, etc.) In your case, since you have a US/Canada subscription Skype credit can be used for any calls to outside US/Canada.
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Freetalk-1200 Connect.Me speed dial problem

Just received my long awaited Connect.Me and it's been working just as I expected. The only problem I encountered was that I couldn't assing speed dial numbers to 2 of my contacts. Others work perfectly, when I click them, box of information appears to the middle of the screen, but when I click one of the two with the problem, nothing happens.
I have tried everything like resetting from the button and from the web UI, deleting and adding them again to my contacts but nothing helps. Adding new contacts works fine. I would not rather create a new Skype account for my self - nor ask these two friends to make a new account for themselves - just because of this problem. Any kind of advice is welcome
Cheers from Finland!

Skype hasn't supported speed dials in it's software for some time. It's considered a legacy feature. The use of speed dials is configured through the Freetalk Connect Me web interface, not the Skype client. You need to sign into your Connect Me device via your web browser and click on "Contacts and Speed Dials". Once there all your contacts will be listed on the left pane. Select any one of those contacts and click "ADD TO SPEED DIAL". It will assign a speed dial number incrementally on the right pane. You can change that number to a number of your choosing (0-99) at any time. That's all it takes to set up. If you recently add a contact it my not show on that list. If it doesn't sign off the client in which you added the contact or contact changes, then power cycle the Connect Me box and log back in. It should update. If it does not, the only other alternative is to do a factory reset on the unit so that it will purge the list and updated it with the latest copy. Below I attached an image of the screen, though it may take some time until it gets approved and displayed to the general public.

Freetalk ConnectMe latest firmware update

Freetalk Connect Me firmware was updted lately ( around Oct 27th 2011).
Since then my phone rings 3 times and then stops ringing. If I am fast enough, I can answer the phone otherwise goes to my voicemail.
Has anybody else experienced the same issue?

Closing this thread to maintain its integrity.
If you experience similar issues, please do start a new thread!
Thank you and best regards,
Elaine
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