Abstract: This invention provides for an audible remote screening function or device (FIGS. 3A and 13) for use with an answering device or machine (FIG. 6B) and may also combine this screening function with an ability for remote operational control (FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 7B) of an answering device or machine.A remote call screening device provides for the remote screening capabilities to be outwardly audible a distance from itself.Preferred forms of the invention provide for remote call screening of an answering device or machine, or remote call screening of an answering device or machine together with remote operational control of an answering device or machine, with the capability to remotely operate and/or remotely screen calls (incoming or pre-recorded) of that of an answering device or machine from a remote area or room via the remote function or device.