How to Use Google Voice For Video and Voice 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).

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1. 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.

2. Select the Calls button, which is represented by a telephone handset icon.

3. 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.

4. 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.

1. 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.

2. Select the Calls button in the lower-left corner of the screen, represented by a telephone handset icon.

3. Use the keypad to dial a number or enter a name or number to search for someone in your Contacts list.

4. Tap the Call button. Google Voice places your call.

5. Tap the Video Calling button, if available. If the recipient accepts, you are connected using video.

6. Tap the red phone handset icon to end the call.