What Is The Cell Phone Docking Station?

A cell phone docking station is so much more than a convenient place to put your phone in the spot at home or the office where the signal is strongest.

If that's all you want then don't pay for more than a holder accessory. This might also be included in a cell phone starter kit. Cell phone docking stations though, can be packed with features to help you get more from your mobile handset.

As with most devices, whether supplementary to cellular phones or not, docking stations can vary in what they offer. Virtually all docking stations will charge your phone's battery though. So it'll always be ready when you are.

Some stations for docking cell phones in have features like name and number memory. And some support voice dialing too. Others will tell you when your phone receives a text message or voice mail, and may include a one-touch button for access to your voice mail.

A cellular docking station might come with a built in speakerphone function. And some even have their own cordless handsets to hook up with your home landline.

There’ll be a button to switch between this and your docked cell phone. You can then use up any surplus minutes from your cellular carrier calling plan. Then switch back to making the next calls from your landline again, from the same handset.

Some docking station cordless handsets also boast a timer function, for when you’re using cell phone minutes. And a few will even let two calls be made at once. So someone else can use the landline whilst you’re polishing off your free mobile minutes.

Many docking stations are compatible with various handset models from different phone manufacturer companies. Still check though, don’t presume! Most stores and responsible web sites have a good returns policy, but it'll be different if you tear that packaging open.

Also see; discount accessories for cell phone.

Author Notes:

Matt Jacks contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.cell-phones-n-plans.com. A wireless phone guide featuring reviews of the major cellular manufacturers and US-based carriers and their phones and plans.