--- title: Getting Started with the Throwback Phone II description: Set up your Throwback Phone II. This guide covers what is in the box and how to connect the phone and Voiply Adapter so it is ready to use. --- [Skip to content](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started-with-the-throwback-phone-ii#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![](https://kb.voiply.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image20191003143248_zbk0vb-1.png?width=100&height=75&name=image20191003143248_zbk0vb-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Voiply Knowlege Base](https://kb.voiply.com/) 2. [Kids Phone Service](https://kb.voiply.com/kids-phone-service) # Getting Started with the Throwback Phone II ## Connect your Throwback Phone II and Voiply Adapter, and you will be ready to make calls in just a few minutes. Welcome to the Voiply Kids Phone Plan! Your kit comes with the Throwback Phone II, a slim, easy-to-use corded phone with the buttons right on the handset, along with a Voiply Adapter that connects it to your service. Setup is plug and play, so there is nothing to configure on your end. Just follow the steps below.  ![](https://web-data.teledynamics.com/tdresources/ATT210-WHimage1.jpg)   ### What's in the Box - Throwback Phone II (base and handset) - Coiled handset cord - Phone line cord - Voiply Adapter - Ethernet cable - Power adapter ### Connect Your Phone and Adapter 1. **Connect the handset.** Plug one end of the coiled cord into the handset, then plug the other end into the jack on the phone base. 2. **Connect the Voiply Adapter to your router.** Plug the ethernet cable into the **blue port** on the adapter, then plug the other end into an open port on your router. 3. **Connect the phone to the adapter.** Plug the phone line cord into the **green port** on the adapter, then plug the other end into the jack on the underside of the phone base. 4. **Plug in the power.** Connect the Voiply Adapter to power using the included power adapter. 5. **Wait for the adapter to set up.** The lights on the adapter will turn solid blue when it is ready. The adapter will reboot twice while it configures your account, which can take up to 5 minutes. For a closer look at connecting the Voiply Adapter, including photos and a setup video, see [Getting Started with Voiply Home](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started-with-voiply-home). ### Set Up the Phone After everything is connected, take a minute to set up the phone the way your child will use it. - **Place the phone.** Set the Throwback Phone II on a desk or table. Feed the line cord through the channel on the bottom so the phone sits flat. - **Check the dial mode switch.** Make sure the dial mode switch is set to **Tone (TT)**. The phone comes set to Tone, which is what your Voiply service uses. If calls will not dial, check that this switch is on TT and not DP. - **Set the ringer volume.** The ringer volume switch lets you set the ring to **OFF**, **LO**, or **HI**. If it is set to OFF, the phone will not ring when someone calls. You can also choose from three ringer tones. - **Adjust the handset volume.** The volume switch on the side of the handset has three levels, so you can pick a comfortable listening level. The handset is hearing-aid compatible. - **Fill in the directory card.** Write your child's phone number on the directory card so it is always easy to find, then snap the clear cover back on. ### Using Your Phone Once the adapter lights are solid blue, your phone is ready to use. - **To make a call:** Lift the handset, wait for the dial tone, then dial the number on the handset keypad. - **To answer a call:** Lift the handset when the phone rings. - **To end a call:** Hang up the handset. - **To redial the last number:** Lift the handset and press the **Redial** button. - **To mute a call:** Press the **Mute** button so the other person cannot hear you. Press it again to turn mute off. Tip: Make a test call to a trusted number to be sure everything is working. ### Save Important Numbers The Throwback Phone II can store numbers so your child can reach the right people quickly. - **One-touch buttons:** Save up to 3 numbers, such as a parent or guardian, so your child can call them with a single button press. This is great for the people your child calls most. - **Speed dial:** Save up to 10 more numbers, each dialed with two button presses. Tip: Write the saved numbers on the directory card so they are easy to remember. **Good to know:** Your phone needs the Voiply Adapter to be plugged into power and connected to the internet in order to make and receive calls, including 911. ### Important Safety Information - Read these instructions before using the phone. - Avoid using the phone during a thunderstorm, since there is a small risk of shock from lightning. - Do not use the phone to report a gas leak if you are near the leak. - Do not use the phone near water, such as near a sink, bathtub, or pool. - Place the phone where no one can trip over the cords, and protect the cords from damage. - Do not take the phone apart. There are no parts inside that you can service. - Unplug the phone and contact Voiply Support if the cord is damaged, liquid has gotten inside, or the phone has been dropped. ### Caring for Your Phone - Clean the phone with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray cleaners. - Avoid dropping the handset, and place it back gently after each call. ### Troubleshooting **No dial tone** - Make sure the phone line cord is firmly connected to the phone and to the green port on the Voiply Adapter. Check the coiled handset cord at both ends too. - Check that the Voiply Adapter is powered on and its lights are solid blue. - For more help, see [Troubleshooting Your Voiply Adapter](https://kb.voiply.com/troubleshooting-your-voiply-adapter). **Calls will not dial, or dial slowly** - Make sure the dial mode switch is set to **Tone (TT)**, not DP. **The phone does not ring** - Check that the ringer volume switch is not set to OFF. **The other person cannot hear you** - The Mute feature may be on. Press the **Mute** button again to turn it off. ### What's Next Now that your phone is connected, you can personalize it from your Voiply portal. Visit the [Kids Phone Service](https://kb.voiply.com/kids-phone-service) section to set up allowed contacts, voicemail, and emergency services (E911). ### Need Help? If you have questions or need a hand, Voiply Support is here for you. 📞 Support: 1-844-486-4759 ✉️ [support@voiply.com](mailto:support@voiply.com) For all the ways to reach us, see [Contact Voiply Support](https://kb.voiply.com/how-do-i-contact-voiplys-support). To submit and track a help request right from your portal, see [How to Create and Manage Support Tickets in Your Voiply Portal](https://kb.voiply.com/residential-how-to-use-support-tickets-in-your-voiply-portal). - [Getting Started](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#main-content) - [Account Setup & Verification](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#account-setup-verification) - [Billing Basics](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#billing-basics) - [Calling and Service Limitations](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#calling-and-service-limitations) - [Features & Enhancements](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#features-enhancements) - [Network Setup](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#network-setup) - [Using the Voiply Mobile App](https://kb.voiply.com/getting-started#using-the-voiply-mobile-app) - [Porting Your Number](https://kb.voiply.com/porting-your-number) - [Home Phone Service](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#main-content) - [Cancellation and Returns](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#cancellation-and-returns) - [Troubleshooting](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#troubleshooting) - [Billing and Payments](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#billing-and-payments) - [Account Management](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#account-management) - [Getting Started](https://kb.voiply.com/home-phone-service#getting-started) - [Kids Phone Service](https://kb.voiply.com/kids-phone-service) - [Business Phone Service](https://kb.voiply.com/business-phone-service#main-content) - [Starter Plan](https://kb.voiply.com/business-phone-service#starter-plan) - [The Essentials](https://kb.voiply.com/business-phone-service#the-essentials) - [Premier Plan](https://kb.voiply.com/business-phone-service#premier-plan) - [Number Parking](https://kb.voiply.com/number-parking) - [Internet Service](https://kb.voiply.com/internet-service) - [Online Fax Service](https://kb.voiply.com/online-fax-service) - [Premium Add-ons](https://kb.voiply.com/premium-add-ons) - [AI Receptionist](https://kb.voiply.com/ai-receptionist) - [AI Assistant](https://kb.voiply.com/ai-assistant) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://kb.voiply.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_1-removebg-preview.png?width=60&height=24&name=logo_1-removebg-preview.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://www.voiply.com) 301 Grant St #270, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 [mailto:support@voiply.com](mailto:support@voiply.com) Copyright © 2025, Voiply, LLC