10 desirable docks and devices that turn your iPhone into a desk phone
Do you work at a desk and own an iPhone? Then we have some stylish dock designs for you. These devices turn your Apple smartphone into a landline-style phone, complete with standalone handset.
Whether you seek rad retro styling or minimalist modern looks, there's a dock to suit your personal style in our roundup.
Take a look through our hand-picked selections below and sound off on social media about which desk-happy iPhone cradle you crave — and why.
1. Native Union Curve Bluetooth iDock
This design offers a striking way to dock your iPhone at your desk.
You can charge and sync your phone, plus make calls via the Bluetooth handset.
2. Zigee Dock
This dock adds all the bells and whistles of the traditional office phone and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. From functional dial pad buttons to call transfers, you can feel like a real Pam Beesly (from the first five seasons, at least). It also works with iPads.
3. seftw iPhoneX Wireless Charging Dock
The true handset phone dock of the modern era. Instead of plugging in, you can connect the handset to your phone via Bluetooth. The included pad even has wireless charging.
4. Wooden iPhone 5 / 6 / 7 dock plus telephone handset
Why not get stylish with your handset? This dock is made completely out of wood for a rustic aesthetic.
5. bCODA Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker
Another Bluetooth handset for your collection. This one allows you to use Siri and Google Now to handle your calls.
6. NVX 200 - Bluetooth speakerphone
Another mock office phone for you 90s-era receptionist types. With this dock, you can scroll through your contacts with the phone's dial, just like having an old phone card on your dial pad.
7. iCreation DECT Bluetooth Phone Telephone Cordless
This dock uses Bluetooth to transform your smart phone into an old-fashioned cordless phone. You can use the phone's screen to access contacts and even play music through its base.
8. Panasonic Link2Cell Phone Bluetooth Smartphone Integration 2 Handsets
Further emulating the old cordless landlines, this Bluetooth-integrated device features two handsets so you can set up your main phone somewhere and have a separate dock on you in whatever room you want it in.
9. Logitech P710e Mobile Conferencing Speakerphone
Not exactly a handset, but this device can supposedly turn any of your phone calls into high-quality speaker conferences. Great for the office.
10. Hype Bluetoothspeaker with Handset
A simplistic design for a neat-looking device. Lay your iPhone down and get that old landline feel with this Bluetooth device.
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