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PhoneValet Message Center
PhoneValet Message Center
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PhoneValet Message Center free download for Mac

PhoneValet Message Center

Version 6.0.5

Answer/place calls, record calls, keep a call history.

3.2
Based on 13 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$169.95
One-Time Purchase
This app is no longer supported by it's developer. You can find similar apps here.

PhoneValet Message Center overview

PhoneValet revolutionizes the way your busy home or small office uses the telephone. Keep using your existing standard lines and phones and enjoy features usually found only on expensive telephone switches. It's so affordable, easy to install and powerful that some small businesses get a Mac - just to take advantage of it!

PhoneValet includes software and hardware and has over 50 valuable features, including:

  • identifying callers, and getting you ready to talk
  • voice mail with call trees and automated attendant
  • building corporate memory through call histories and recordings
  • accurate and powerful dialing

Awarded an "Eddy" editor's choice award by Macworld Magazine, and winner of 2 best of show awards at Macworld Expo! PhoneValet revolutionizes the way your small business uses the phone. Let it answer, log, record, route, transfer, place and email calls for you today. A true solution that reduces frustration as it saves you time and money.

What’s new in version 6.0.5

Updated on Jul 26 2011

Version 6.0.5:

PhoneValet Message Center has been discontinued, and also requires special hardware in order to function.

  • Updated for compatibility with OS X 10.7 Lion.

Information

License

Updater

Size

62.9 MB

Downloads

15030

App requirements

  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
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DT2
DT2
Jun 15 2014
6.0.5
5.0
Jun 15 2014
5.0
Version: 6.0.5
Has anybody been successful in upgrading OpenBase in PhoneValet to anything higher than v12.0.5? It's now up to v12.0.9. Also does anybody want to sell a PhoneValet adapter? I want to add another line.
Cartoonasaur
Cartoonasaur
Feb 18 2014
6.0.5
0.0
Feb 18 2014
0.0
Version: 6.0.5
I'm selling the modem and the software I bought in 2009 - first $100 takes it and you can pick it up from me here in San Diego, California or I can ship it. I will wait a week and then put it on eBay. Contact me through my business website - http://www.caricaturesbydave.com Good luck! Dave Stephens
RobairSF
RobairSF
Oct 23 2013
6.0.5
4.0
Oct 23 2013
4.0
Version: 6.0.5
re Mav. I have it working on 10.9, but so far only in the PhoneValet window. That is, I can dial out from the PhoneValet window, no longer from the Contacts app. Sadly (I use both). I have not tested the messages in, but my primary use is for dialing out. If anyone gets this to work in Contacts, let me know. I had to reinstall and reboot a couple times (during the mega-updating - OS, apps, etc. ), but appears to be fine now. Looked at Phone Amego as alternative, and find it very very robust, but not quite as elegant a dial out solution (though many many more options for dialing...). I suspect I'll have to move over to that sometime... Pity PhoneValet was not kept up. Great solution.
2stepbay
2stepbay
Sep 11 2013
6.0.5
5.0
Sep 11 2013
5.0
Version: 6.0.5
Anyone try Phone Valet 6.0.5 on OS X Mavericks?
phillipbj
phillipbj
Jun 6 2013
6.0.5
0.0
Jun 6 2013
0.0
Version: 6.0.5
It appears that OS X 10.8.4 has broken Phonevalet or Openbase. I have OB 12.0.4 installed and am now getting the dreaded "Waiting for the database to respond." Does anyone know of an upgrade for OB 12? I have feared this for sometime. I really hate to lose PhoneValet. Any help out there?
DT2
DT2
Mar 16 2013
6.0.5
5.0
Mar 16 2013
5.0
Version: 6.0.5
FYI - OS 10.8.3 - Works OK so far. I just upgraded from 10.7.4 on my Mac Mini to 10.8.3. All was working perfectly with 10.7.4. I had already upgraded to OpenBase 12.0.5 a few weeks ago. PhoneValet would not open when I first upgraded to 10.8.3. I tried a few restarts, fixed permissions both from within Disk Utility and the OpenBase preferences window - nothing worked. Next I reinstalled the PhoneValet 6.0.5 dmg file. All has been working perfectly since then. Please note, I did not uninstall PhoneValet first, I just reinstalled over what was already there. No settings or files were lost in the process. I will update here if there are any problems that pop up.
Toxdoc1947
Toxdoc1947
Jan 27 2013
6.0.5
4.5
Jan 27 2013
4.5
Version: 6.0.5
SUCCESS WITH ML!!! I did the previously recommended stuff - upgraded OpenBase, burned some buzzard feathers and a toad skin. No dice. Then, I uninstalled PV (using the uninstaller in the "extras" folder), reinstalled using PhoneValet 6.0.5.dmg. I had to re-enter serial numbers, rebuild the database from a backup, reboot, and it just works!
Adrielg
Adrielg
Nov 4 2012
6.0.5
4.0
Nov 4 2012
4.0
Version: 6.0.5
This is a fantastic answering system, but I don't need it anymore so I am selling mine: Check it out on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300809855841
2stepbay
2stepbay
Jul 27 2012
6.0.5
5.0
Jul 27 2012
5.0
Version: 6.0.5
I use PhoneValet to record client telephone sessions. I hook up the USB/phone adapter to my MacBook Pro. This way I won't lose the sound file if there is a power outage. Very easy to use. Disappointed the developer has decided to no longer support the app.
2stepbay
2stepbay
Jul 20 2012
6.0.5
5.0
Jul 20 2012
5.0
Version: 6.0.5
Has anyone tested Phone Valet 6.0.5 on OS X Mountain Lion? If so, is it functional?
Nerdnase
Nerdnase
Dec 5 2011
6.0.5
1.0
Dec 5 2011
1.0
Version: 6.0.5
PhoneValet 6 does not work reliably with Lion AT ALL (new 2011 Mac Mini). There are problems with OpenBase—just look at the reviews for OpenBase to know that things don't look good for PV users (or any program that relies on OpenBase). I received a rude email from the arrogant CTO of OpenBase, who judging from his ignorance regarding customer service and lack of deductive ability, will not be supplying a workable update in this lifetime. He asked whether I was using a beta; I replied that it was not labeled so. His response: "The download link for 11.0.6 has beta right in the URL.  We'll release it when it is ready." The first comment simply was not true—the word beta was NOT in the link sent to me. As for the second, it would be a welcome change in company standards if their software were EVER ready for prime time. OpenBase sucks, PhoneValet relies on it, we're out of luck. If we must wait for an OpenBase product to be ready, it will never arrive.
Jeff-Nailen
Jeff-Nailen
Aug 4 2011
6.0.5
0.0
Aug 4 2011
0.0
Version: 6.0.5
They're having problems with 6.0.5; 6.0.3 was working fine...I'd wait on 6.0.5 until they get the problem solved...
qb
qb
Jul 15 2011
6.0.3
0.0
Jul 15 2011
0.0
Version: 6.0.3
http://www.phonevalet.com/center/support/lion.html states that PhoneValet is discontinued and currently is NOT compatible with Lion. It also says they are testing an update. I sure hope they fix it: I used the single line - home edition until they blamed APple for a problem and I was forced to move to the much more expensive "Message Center" and pay for the swap and their phone dongle. I've had a continuous problem with that app not quitting - I always have to force quit it. Support has never been helpful despite the number of times I contacted them. But if I can get Lion compatibility and several more years of use then I will be satisfied enough.
scott93933
scott93933
Apr 20 2011
6.0.3
1.0
Apr 20 2011
1.0
Version: 6.0.3
I have been a long time use user of Phone Valet and was happy with it up until about six months ago. I retired my PowerMac G5 which was running MacOS 10.5 and bought a new MacPro running MacOS 10.6 and that's where my tale of woe begins. First, the Phone Valet software required a PAID upgrade to work with my new computer. And it did. For a short time. Now, Phone Valet regularly neglects to record calls and has become entirely unreliable. I've written to their technical support team about it many times and they tell me it's Apple's problem and there's nothing they can do about it. Whether that's true or not, I'm stuck with a system that I paid a LOT of money for (I have two phone lines and had to buy a separate Phone Valet license for each, plus the cost of the "upgrade") and that is essentially unusable. Phone Valet assures me that this problem is not widespread. That's not much reassurance, as it only tells me that they're not making solving it a priority. So, I'm marooned with this very expensive (and useless) hardware and software. I wholeheartedly DO NOT recommend this product as, with my case, it can work beautifully for awhile and then either their upgrade or Apple's can render it useless and there's nothing they'll do to remedy it. DO NOT PURCHASE.
Vdanen
Vdanen
Aug 30 2009
6.0.2
0.0
Aug 30 2009
0.0
Version: 6.0.2
Don't upgrade to 10.6 if you need this. Their web site indicates that it is basically 99% working on 10.6 but they neglect to tell you that OpenBase doesn't run on 10.6 yet! That's a pretty big omission to make. =( I've upgraded a laptop and mini and they worked well so I upgraded my Power Mac today and was annoyed in the extreme to find out that PhoneValet itself might work 99%, but the freakin' OpenBase database doesn't start. Not cool at all. Be aware before you upgrade and wait for OpenBase to have a 10.6 build and probably a PhoneValet update with the new version. Thank goodness DayLite no longer uses OpenBase or I'd be royally hooped. =)
dwp-1
dwp-1
Jun 3 2009
6.0
0.0
Jun 3 2009
0.0
Version: 6.0
I am a long time user of PhoneValet and love it. I have upgraded every major release since version 2, for the usual $39.00. I have to admit I use it for home but I can't find any changes worth the $39.00 upgrade in version 6. Looks exactly like version 4 with a couple new preferences. Really Disappointed!!!!!
Maczillllla
Maczillllla
Jan 27 2008
5.3.2
2.0
Jan 27 2008
2.0
Version: 5.3.2
I have been having problems trying to configure Phonevalet Anywhere. I've gone back and forth with emails and am getting nowhere. At Macworld I met the owner and told him about my problems. I said his instructions on his website were difficult to understand, especially for a novice like me. His response to that was, "That's a fair comment." He said that configuring is confusing, but that if someone were knowledgeable on the subject it should take about three minute to set up Anywhere. I asked him if I could call him directly and have him walk me through it. His reply was, "Not really." I've spent $169.95 for the software and $59.95 for Anywhere and that is all I get.
Nicotine
Nicotine
Apr 27 2006
4.0.3
4.8
Apr 27 2006
4.8
Version: 4.0.3
This software/hardware combo works as advertised, running 24/7 on my G5 for over a year. Was pleased to note that it also works just fine with my Speakeasy VOIP service. Had an initial problem with caller ID not working but they sent me a replacement USB adapter and all was well.
Guest
Guest
May 13 2005
2.2.1
4.5
May 13 2005
4.5
Version: 2.2.1
This software functions as advertised. I just got it and put it on a Mac Mini. Caller ID works fine (maybe those who can't get it to work don't subscribe to caller id?). I was used to Angel.com's service and menu system and I must admit I was spoiled by it. Although it could be far more powerful, the software is lacking. You can call in and have folks press 0-9 to get a given mailbox, but you have no real true MENU TREE of systems and options. Applescripts ONLY work for those who use "back end codes" and not standard menu tree functions. They do offer a 30-day money back, so I am debating on keeping it or sending it back. If I hadn't had the previous experience I would probably really like this software. I am sure I can imagine some back-end applescript functions and will probably keep it for that purpose. Anyone expecting a better speech synthesis, you can find better, but not much. It wouldn't take a rocket scientist to use some other software to make your announcements and use those in this software. So... aside from other reviews, it runs exactly as advertised and don't expect anymore.
Guest
Guest
Jan 24 2005
2.1.2
0.0
Jan 24 2005
0.0
Version: 2.1.2
I wish I'd read your review BEFORE is blew $200 on Parliant's PhoneValet. Your rwview matched my experience exactly! I feel like I've been robbed of my money and the time over the last two weeks I.v spent trying toi get this ripoff to function as advertised.
RobairSF
RobairSF
Oct 23 2013
4.0
Oct 23 2013
4.0
Version: null
2stepbay
2stepbay
Sep 11 2013
5.0
Sep 11 2013
5.0
Version: null
DT2
DT2
Mar 16 2013
5.0
Mar 16 2013
5.0
Version: null
Toxdoc1947
Toxdoc1947
Jan 27 2013
4.5
Jan 27 2013
4.5
Version: null
Adrielg
Adrielg
Nov 4 2012
4.0
Nov 4 2012
4.0
Version: null
Nerdnase
Nerdnase
Dec 5 2011
1.0
Dec 5 2011
1.0
Version: null
kford
kford
Jul 26 2011
0.5
Jul 26 2011
0.5
Version: null
scott93933
scott93933
Apr 20 2011
1.0
Apr 20 2011
1.0
Version: null
Maczillllla
Maczillllla
Jan 27 2008
2.0
Jan 27 2008
2.0
Version: null
Nicotine
Nicotine
Apr 27 2006
4.8
Apr 27 2006
4.8
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 13 2005
4.5
May 13 2005
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 24 2005
1.0
Jan 24 2005
1.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 22 2005
4.8
Jan 22 2005
4.8
Version: null
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