VIDEO: The clip function simply explained

Explanation of the clip function 

The clip function is said to have to be "set up" or "activated" first with some devices and providers. This is nonsense because:

• The clip function shows you the phone number for incoming calls.
• You do not have to set anything up for this; the caller must have allowed the number to be sent.
• You can also set this up for your telephone yourself. Then your number will be sent for calls made from you. However, this is then called the "clir function".
• Your phone must be suitable to view incoming calls. Therefore, when buying a new device, always pay attention to the information "Call number display".


Recognize telephone number - this is how you remove the number suppression

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So you have no influence on the display of incoming calls, you just need a suitable telephone. And your caller also has to send his phone number. But only he can control that, not you.

The clir function in contrast to the clip function

The clir function is what you can influence. This is about your phone number and how it is displayed when you call someone.

• You have the option of generally activating the number display with your provider or of suppressing it. With providers such as Alice / O2, for example, you can do this quickly and free of charge online.
• If you set the phone number display, i.e. the reverse clip function, with the provider, there is still a setting option on every current telephone device.
• Have yours Phone number suppressed via your account with the provider, you do not need to set anything else on your device.
• If you want to vary, you should activate the clir function with the provider. You then have to make a new decision every time you make a call and set the number to be suppressed on the phone yourself.
• The Clir function can usually be found on the device under "Service" or "Settings" or "Functions". With modern devices, the function is also quickly activated or deactivated. The only downside is that every time you make a call you have to think twice about whether or not to send your number.

Good succeed!