The actual issue was trying to enter a number while the phone system
you are calling is speaking about the options you have, like when
calling a bank and having a list of numbers to press depending on what
you want to do. It can be very hard to hear VoiceOver in that case.
So, having a physical numpad could make that a lot easier, assuming
this device works with the iPhone.
HTH,
Richard, USA,
he only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move
with it, and join the dance."
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*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]> *On Behalf
Of *Lyne
*Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2026 8:25 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Cc:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: for folks who have trouble dialing an iPhone or using a
phone response system
Sorry if I didn't understand well.
I thought the problem was accessing the voice mail; so it's only an
other way to do it
Lyne
Le 22 févr. 2026 à 11:00, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
<[email protected]> a écrit :
Lyne,
I'm not understanding what this has to do with an external number pad?
Richard, USA,
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with it, and join the dance."
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*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]> *On
Behalf Of *Lyne
*Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2026 7:50 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Cc:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: for folks who have trouble dialing an iPhone or
using a phone response system
Hello,
I didn't read all conversation...
You can make contact to use with Siri to get to the voice mail.
Lyne
Le 22 févr. 2026 à 10:26, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
<[email protected]> a écrit :
I stand corrected.
From Frank's link, I think above the wired Keypad, is this
information:
Macally Bluetooth Number Pad for Laptop - Slim Aluminum Design
- Rechargeable Wireless Numeric Keypad - 35 Key Numpad
Keyboard for Data Entry - for Mac, MacBook Pro/Air, iPad,
iPhone, iOS, PC, Android
Macally Bluetooth Number Pad for Laptop - Slim Aluminum Design
- Rechargeable Wirel...
<https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo4NDkwNTIzMTU4MjYzODE3OjE3NzE3NzM1MTc6c3BfZGV0YWlsMjoyMDAwMjYyNzA1NDgwOTg6Ojo6&url=%2Fdp%2FB09L55YT2Z%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_3%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB09L55YT2Z%26pd_rd_w%3DrsVLN%26content-id%3Damzn1.sym.953c7d66-4120-4d22-a777-f19dbfa69309%26pf_rd_p%3D953c7d66-4120-4d22-a777-f19dbfa69309%26pf_rd_r%3DWHMKG70B25AWWWYNNTCD%26pd_rd_wg%3DruCAM%26pd_rd_r%3D9ef11629-225b-4829-9db6-0c41b8a15e7f%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy>
It says a 35 key numpad, so I don't know what all the keys are
for…
The wired one has 10 keys and does not mention Android or iOS.
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*From:*'Richard Turner' via VIPhone <[email protected]>
*Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2026 7:18 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* RE: for folks who have trouble dialing an iPhone or
using a phone response system
That is a very good question.
It does mention Mac and Windows…
It sounds like at least one person has ordered one for Zoom
meetings, so hopefully they will report their findings.
Richard, USA,
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*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]> *On
Behalf Of *Duane Steele
*Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2026 7:15 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Cc:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: for folks who have trouble dialing an iPhone or
using a phone response system
Has anyone on the list actually tried one of these keypads
with an iPhone? The description indicates that this is
intended for a laptop. I can see no online info that would
suggest that this would work for an iPhone.
+Peace & Blessings,
Duane
Phone (276) 730-5194
On Feb 21, 2026, at 6:08 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Here ya go.
USB C Wired Number Pad for Mac - 10 Key USB Keypad, Type C
Numeric pad, Number Keypad for Keyboard and Number Pad for
Laptop, MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, and PC - 5ft Cable Numpad -
Space Grey Keypads
*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]>
*On Behalf Of *Frank Ventura
*Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:47 PM
*To:* [email protected] [email protected]
<[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: for folks who have trouble dialing an
iPhone or using a phone response system
The company is called Macally
<https://www.amazon.com/stores/Macally/page/F5BAE6FB-BF90-423D-80A5-1695C9EF4880?lp_asin=B0BXT6Q3BZ&ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto&byline_logo_guardrail_passed=True>
and
the product description is USB C Wired Number Pad for Mac
- Key USB Keypad, Type C Numeric
On Feb 21, 2026, at 5:23 PM, Malcolm Parfitt
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks for this, it would be useful if you give the
name of the product rather than just a link, as some
of us live outside the US and it would help us locate
the product.
Malcolm Parfitt
On 21 Feb 2026, at 21:19, Frank Ventura
<[email protected]> wrote:
I have heard from many that some of our consumers
have problems dialing an iPhone with the touch
screen and using phone response systems that
require pressing a number on the keypad or typing
in input through the telephone keypad I have found
one possible solution. Here is a tactile numeric
keypad that can plug directly into the USB port on
an iPhone 15 or later. Earlier models would
require an adaptor. To us it the consumer can open
the phone app and then use the physical buttons on
the external keypad to type the number and press
the ENTER key to dial it. Once on a call they can
use the physical buttons on this external keypad
to type in input. That is good for times when
complicated input is needed like typing in a
credit card number. Here is the link I got it frm:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXT6Q3BZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXT6Q3BZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
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