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How to Use Google Voice For Video and Voice Calls

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By Nadeem Unuth Nadeem Unuth Freelance Contributor University of Mauritius Nadeem Unuth is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who specializes in information and communication technology with a focus on VoIP. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 1, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Video Calls Skype Facetime

What to Know

Select the Calls button > input a number or choose a contact > click or tap the Call button. Tap the Video Calling button to have a video chat.Video calling is available only if the recipient also has the capability for video calls. This article explains how to use Google Voice for voice and video calling.

How to Use Google Voice for Voice Calls

You can use Google Voice to make phone calls from the mobile app or a web browser (voice.google.com). Download For: Android iOS Sign in to your Google account if prompted. If you haven't set up Google Voice, you're prompted to enter your phone number and allow access to your contacts and device settings. Select the Calls button, which is represented by a telephone handset icon. Use the keypad to dial a number or enter a name or number to search for someone in your Contacts list. Select Allow to permit Google Voice to use your microphone if prompted. Make the call as you would using a phone. When finished, select the red phone handset icon to hang up.

How to Use Google Voice for Video Calls

You can make video calls using the Google Voice app on a mobile device. Open the Google Voice mobile app. Sign in to your Google account if prompted. If you haven't set up Google Voice, you're prompted to enter your phone number and allow access to your contacts and device settings. Select the Calls button in the lower-left corner of the screen, represented by a telephone handset icon. Use the keypad to dial a number or enter a name or number to search for someone in your Contacts list. Tap the Call button. Google Voice places your call. Tap the Video Calling button, if available. If the recipient accepts, you are connected using video. Tap the red phone handset icon to end the call. Review of Google's Voice Phone Service 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 WhatsApp Calls on a PC or Mac Best Free Internet Phone Calls Apps (October 2022) How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Use Google Duo on the Web How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Use Skype for Android How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Use Skype How to Make Phone Calls With the Apple Watch How to Use Skype in Your Browser How to Make Voice and Video Calls in Gmail How to Use Google Chat How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod How to Set up a Skype Conference Call How to Use Google Assistant on iPhone 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