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How to Conference Call on Android

Make free conference calls using your phone dialer app

By Adam S. Doud Adam S. Doud Writer Adam has been writing about mobile technology since 2011. He is the former host of the Android Authority podcast, and his work has appeared in numerous publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 18, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Open the Phone app and start a call. Tap Add call > call the second person > Merge to connect the callers.Repeat the process for up to five callers at once.Drop individual callers by tapping Manage then tapping the telephone icon next to the person you want to dismiss. This article shows you how to conference call on Android, including adding and dropping callers and joining a conference call yourself. This article's steps outline the process to complete a conference call on a stock version of Android. Other Android variations may differ slightly.

How to Conference Call on Android

Android phones can handle up to five callers in a single conference call. Starting one is just a matter of dialing up the individuals one by one and merging the calls as you go. Open your phone app. Tap on a contact or dial a number to start your first call. Once your party answers, tap Add call. The Add call button will remain dimmed until the party answers the call. Tap on a contact or dial a number to start your second call. Once your second party answers the call, tap Merge. You can add more recipients to the call by repeating steps three, four, and five for each new caller, up to a maximum of five.

How to Drop a Call From a Three Way call on Android

If you're in a conference call and you want to drop someone off the line, you can do so very quickly. On your conference call screen, tap Manage. You will see a list of all the people currently on the call. Next to each one is a telephone icon. Tap the telephone icon next to the person you want to dismiss. Once you do that, your phone will return to the call screen, leaving only those participants who remain on the call. Alternatively, callers can hang up. At any time, if the host disconnects the call, that will also disconnect all participants. If any participant other than the host hangs up, it will continue.

How to Join a Three Way Call on Android

Joining a conference call on Android is as simple as answering the phone or making a phone call. If you are not the host, you can join by answering a call from the conference call host. You can also call the host of the conference call. Either way, the host can decide to add you by pressing the Merge button. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a Conference Call on Your iPhone How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone How to Set up a Skype Conference Call How to Merge Contacts in Android How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Make Phone Calls With the Apple Watch How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod How to Block Political Robocalls Can You Make Conference Calls on FaceTime? What Is Google's Call Screen Feature and How Does It Work? Can I Call Alexa From My Phone? How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Transfer Calls From Your Apple Watch to Your iPhone How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Make a Conference Call With Google Voice Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies