The 7024 digital handset is typically the receptionist handset or primary phone, utilising a combination of navigation keys and menu keys. The 7024 is the flagship in the 7000 series range.

You do need at least one 7024 or 7016 telephone in any LG Aria phone system for basic programming. Remember that the 7016 is an identical phone to the 7024 except for the fact it has 8 less flex buttons. This means that for many smaller businesses 7016 is more than adequate and is cheaper.

If you’re looking for an identical version of this handset that also unlocks all the IP features of your phone system, take a look at the popular 7024 IP handset.

Key features of the 7024 include:

• 3-line, 24 character LCD screen
• Easy navigation keys
• Adjustable display
• Dedicated feature keys
• Interactive/menu key
• Multi-colour line keys
• 24 flexible keys can be assigned to line status, speed dial numbers or direct station
• Headset jack
• Dial by name
• Menu driven operation
• USB recording
• Bluetooth
• Full duplex hands-free
• Polyphonic ring melodies

Despite its advanced features, the 7024 looks great and it genuinely intuitive to use. It has no less than 24 flexible buttons that give unprecedented visibility over your phone system, as well as being programmable for user customisation. These buttons can be used to:

• See which staff members are free and which are on the phone
• Speed dial frequently used numbers
• Show which phone lines are in use
• Page staff and departments
• Release remote door locks and more

All these flex keys are activated with a single touch. For example, to transfer a call you’d simply glance at the desired colleague’s flex button. If it shows he or she is free, you’d push the button to let them know a call in coming through, then hang up to transfer the call. It’s that easy.

Larger companies can expand this functionality with an optional LG Aria 48 button DSS console. This connects to the side of the 7024 and adds another 48 flex keys to the handset, giving you a total of 72 programmable keys to display lines, speed dials, etc.

The 7024 also has 3 hot buttons under its screen that activate the most logical menu choices, based on your current activity. For example, if you are using voicemail they would offer voicemail menu options. However, when making a phone call they would change to present functions like transfer, conference or mute.

Like the 7016, the 7024 offers users a jog dial control interface, to let you browse the vast number of contact details the 7024 is able to store. It’s just one more way LG lets you performs common functions quickly and simply.

This headset is part of Alcatel’s 7000 series which means it is compatible with a few different types of Alcatel IP phone systems. If you are looking to use these handsets exclusively with the iPECS system then take a look at the 8000 series. These are just as feature rich but are less expensive, due to the fact they are only compatible with the iPECS.