About the Caller IDs Category
The Caller IDs category is defined by Google under ID 5275. This classification falls under Electronics > Communications > Caller IDs and serves to identify hardware devices designed specifically to display or process incoming telephone caller information.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for standalone units that provide telephone number identification. Examples identified from the US market include:
- Standalone landline caller ID display units
- Talking caller ID boxes that announce number information
- Caller ID modems for serial or ethernet connections
- Call blocker boxes that feature built-in caller ID screens
- Interface modules designed to add caller ID functionality to existing telephony hardware
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place general telephony equipment, such as standard corded or cordless telephones, in this category; these belong under Telephony. Answering machines that do not focus primarily on caller ID functions should be placed in the Answering Machines category. Products related to radio communications, such as walkie-talkies or specialized antenna systems, belong under Communication Radios or Communication Radio Accessories. Similarly, intercom systems and their associated hardware are categorized as Intercoms or Intercom Accessories.
Subcategory Information
This is the most specific level in the taxonomy; there are no further subcategories available for Caller IDs.
How to Update Your Feed
To classify your products, use either the ID 5275 or the full path Electronics > Communications > Caller IDs in the google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing it ensures your items are correctly mapped, as automated categorization may occasionally misclassify specialized electronics.