Designed to be uncomplicated the Emporia Simplicity V27 is a 2G mobile bar phone with accessible features. The Simplicity does exactly what it says on the tin – it keeps things simple and is as easy to use as one two three.
The Simplicity is all about making it easy for you to keep in contact with your friends and loved ones. The large two-inch screen displays text that is large bold and adjustable. Both the display and backlit keypad use high contrast white text against black to make them easier to see. The start and end call buttons are clearly marked with green and red icons.
Three direct memory buttons allow you to quickly dial your most-used numbers meaning help is never too far from reach.
Other features include: radio alarm calendar calculator and three alert profiles (silent/sleep – visual notifications only; meeting/theatre – visual notifications and vibrations; maximum/bus mode – key tones SMS tone and vibration function activated ringtone volume set on maximum).
Quick look
- Easy-to-use 2G mobile bar phone.
- Extra-large illuminated and raised buttons.
- Excellent pressure point.
- Large two-inch screen.
- High contrast.
- Adjustable font size – 17pt to 26pt.
- Loud and clear sounds suitable for the hard of hearing.
- Three speed dial keys.
- Vibration alert.
- IP54 splash resistance.
- LED torch.
- Emergency call function.
- Size: 125 × 58 × 13mm.
- Weight: 90g.
Emergency calling
- When the emergency button is pressed up to five pre-defined contacts will be called until someone answers.
- The phone will automatically go into loudspeaker mode.
- A prepared emergency SMS will be sent to an emergency number.
- A loud alarm tone will simultaneously sound to draw the attention of anyone in the vicinity to the emergency situation.
Battery and charging
- Stand-by up to 360 hours.
- Talk-time up to 360 minutes.
- 1200 mAh.
Technical specification
- Dual band 2G/GSM.
- Screen size/pixels: two inches/176 x 220mm.
- Memory (RAM/ROM): 32 MB/64 MB.
- Bluetooth: 3.0.
- SIM Card type: Mini-SIM.
- Port for USB charging: USB Type-C.
- Headphone port: 3.5 mm.
Important information
- This phone is a 2G-only model and not compatible with network THREE which only works on 3G or the MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) that THREE supports – Smarty ID Freedompop and Cntrl Mobile.
In the box
- Emporia Simplicity V27.
- Li-ion replaceable battery.
- Charging cradle.
- Extra battery cover without an emergency button.
- USB-C cable with a USB plug.
- Headphones.
- User guide – small print.
RNIB Technology Support
For information or advice on technology that will be suitable for your needs please contact our team on 0303 123 9999 and speak to one of our advisors within the Sight Loss Advice Service.
Important – warranty and returns
- Mobile Phone : 12 months
- Battery: 6 months
- You must notify us within 14 days of receipt if you wish to return the unopened Emporia phone as unsuitable.
- Phone features Bluetooth, Camera, Emergency call function, Memory buttons
- Language French, German
- Language option English
- Phone type Candy bar, Easy to see
Downloadable product instructions
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