Blog – Dan Joannis

Cordless Phone Hack – Interfacing with a PC

For a long time I’ve wanted to be able to interface a cordless phone with my computer. I often do voice calls using Skype and G-Mail, and of course sometimes I’d like to be able to leave my desk. Wireless headsets are of course available, I’ve even purchased a Bluetooth headset, but the range of Bluetooth, and the quality, leave a lot to be desired. However, cordless phones not only have decent sound quality, they also have great range. I had an old GE phone in a box that I hadn’t used in about 2 and a half years, so I took it out and set to work.

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Tags: 3.5mm, cordless, phone, skype