once you’ve installed your spectrum home phone service, your next step will likely be to set up your voicemail. With busy schedules and a long list of tasks demanding your attention, there’s no way you can handle all the calls that come your way. and you might miss some important ones and get into trouble. At times like these, it pays to have someone take your message and forward it to you, which is why life without voicemail is unimaginable today.
However, for many, even the slightest mention of technical work is enough to scare them into having someone else do the work. Sure the technical jargon is intimidating, but setting up your voicemail isn’t rocket science. We guarantee. so if you prefer to do this work in-house, here’s what to do.
getting started with your spectrum voicemail
If you’re using your spectrum home phone to set up your spectrum voicemail, here’s what to do:
- from your spectrum phone, dial *99
- follow the automated prompts you receive. and create a four-digit number as your voicemail pin. When you do this, remember that your pin cannot contain sequential digits or more than two repeating digits.
- You will then be prompted to record your personal greeting. and customize your mailbox settings.
Well, getting started with spectrum voicemail setup wasn’t difficult. Now, anytime you want to check your voicemail, all you need to do is plug in your permanent pin and you’ll have access to all your voicemails.
However, with so much information to keep track of, remembering those four important digits isn’t that easy. and it also makes the process of retrieving your messages less than convenient. having to enter the pin code, over and over again, can quickly become annoying. so if you want to skip this step altogether, here’s what to do:
- log in to your spectrum account.
- click the phone icon to access the online voice manager.
- in the settings menu, go to voicemail settings.
- there you will see the voicemail pin option.
- turn on the pin skip feature.
- y update.
there you go! now you don’t have to type the pin every time you access your voicemail. But remember, with pin skip enabled, you’ll still need to dial your pin when accessing spectrum voicemail remotely. on the other hand, if the pin bypass feature is disabled, you will need to enter your pin to access spectrum voicemail even when using your home phone.
how to change your spectrum voicemail pin
For security reasons, it is recommended that we change our pins from time to time. so if you ever feel the need to change your spectrum voicemail pin, which you created when you first set up your voicemail service, here’s what to do:
- log in to your spectrum account.
- click the phone icon and access the online voice manager.
- go to the settings menu and select voicemail settings.
- then access voicemail pin.
- and when prompted, enter the new four-digit pin you’d like to set
- Once done, save the changes.
Whether you prefer to keep pin bypass enabled or disabled, a little diligence in this area can improve the security of your voip spectrum home phone.
how to record a spectrum voicemail greeting
Recording a personal message on your phone is a tradition as old as voicemail itself. If you’d like to continue the practice, Spectrum Voicemail lets you do so with easy-to-follow steps. you can create a single voicemail greeting for all missed calls on your spectrum home phone. or a different one to handle different calls. Remember that if you don’t set a custom greeting, callers will hear the default greeting. So if you prefer an individual touch to the greeting, here’s what to do:
- log in to your spectrum account from your computer (voicemail greetings cannot be recorded from mobile devices with internet access).
- select the phone icon and sign in to the online voice manager.
- go to settings and then select voicemail greetings.
- then choose the type of greeting.
- record your custom message and save your changes.
voila! Incoming missed calls on your spectrum phone will now be greeted with your own personalized greeting(s)!
how to listen to spectrum voicemail messages
When you need to catch up on your voicemail messages, simply dial *99 from your spectrum home phone. You can also use your spectrum (tn*) phone number to access voicemail. If the pin bypass feature is disabled, or you want to access your voicemail remotely, you must dial the pin number. Once this is done, you will reach the main menu. press ‘1’ to listen to your voice messages.
If you want to listen to your spectrum voicemail messages online, you need to log in to your spectrum account and do the following:
- click on the phone icon. appears in the upper right corner on desktop computers and large-screen devices. and on mobile, you’ll see this icon in the top left menu.
- go to the online voice manager.
- select the voicemails tab.
- from here, you can open any voicemail message to listen. you can mark or filter them as heard or unheard.
how to delete voicemail messages from spectrum
An overloaded voicemail is definitely a no-no. it clouds your mental space, creates distractions and reduces your productivity. deleting unimportant messages is of the utmost importance and this is how you do it:
If you’re listening to your voicemail on your spectrum home phone, just dial 3 after you’ve listened to a voicemail message and you’re done. this way you can delete a message as soon as you have listened to it.
If you’re listening to your voicemail using an internet-enabled device, you should already be signed in to your spectrum account. if not, log in and go to the online voice manager by clicking the phone icon. In the voicemails tab, you will see the option to delete your voicemails.
receive readable spectrum voicemail messages
For times when it’s too noisy, or you just can’t hear your messages for some other reason, you can read them. Yes, that’s right. Spectrum doesn’t just collect your voicemail, it transcribes it for you. You can access readable Spectrum Voicemail messages through the Online Voice Manager or designate up to 5 email addresses to receive them. but remember that the transcripts cover the first 45 seconds of the voice message, and supported languages include English and Spanish only.
This is what you need to do to receive readable spectrum voicemail messages:
- log in to your spectrum account
- select the phone icon and go to online voice manager.
- go to settings, select voicemail readable and turn the feature on.
- add the email addresses you want voicemail forwarded to. and save the information.
- each email address will receive a confirmation email. open each one and select the readable voicemail notification confirmation link. the spectrum will then confirm that readable voicemail is active for that email address.
how to save your spectrum voicemail on your computer
Having all your important messages saved on your computer has its own benefits. If you feel the need for a backup on your PC, go ahead and save your voice messages. this is how it’s done:
- log in to your spectrum account.
- select the phone icon and go to the online voice manager.
- then go to the mail tab voice.
- here, among other options like listening to the messages, using filters or marking them as read or unread and deleting them, you will also see the option to download them to your computer.
- once downloaded, you can organize your voicemail messages the way you want on your pc.
there you go! you have a backup of all your important messages. however, be sure to spend some time organizing your folders, or you won’t be able to find what you’re looking for when you need it most.
final words
Knowing your digital spectrum home phone service has its benefits. voicemail is a key component of your experience, so setting it to your preferences is helpful.
We hope you have found this guide helpful. We’ve tried to keep it simple and clear, so you won’t have a problem navigating and discovering the optional settings for your Spectrum Voicemail. if you still find yourself stuck somewhere, don’t worry. you can always talk to spectrum customer service. Spectrum professionals will make sure she gets the right guidance and her issue is resolved.
frequently asked questions
what number gives access to spectrum voicemail?
If you’re using your spectrum home phone, dial *99. the voicemail system will tell you how many messages you have. to listen to your voicemail messages press ‘1’.
how do i access deleted spectrum voicemail messages?
If you want to recover your deleted spectrum voicemail messages, you can do so only within 24 hours of deletion. after that, they expire. To access deleted messages, dial 99* from your Spectrum landline phone. Even if the jump pin feature is disabled, you will still need to enter your pin. once you’re at the main menu, press ‘6’ and follow the instructions to restore messages to the main mailbox.
how to adjust the number of rings before a call goes to spectrum voicemail?
It’s up to you after how many rings you want an incoming call on your spectrum home phone to go to spectrum voicemail. By default, it goes to voicemail after 5 rings. If you want to change this, log in to your Spectrum account. go to the phone icon, which will take you to the online voice manager. look for settings. and then select the number of rings. choose your number from 3 to 6. and then save the changes.