How To Enable True Wi-Fi Calling On Google Voice

How To Enable True Wi-Fi Calling On Google Voice | Google Voice Wi-Fi Calling

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Do you know Wi-Fi calling is now available on Google Voice? Google Voice is a free telephone service that provides call forwarding and voicemail services, voice and text messaging. However, it was never a true VoIP service. Starting in 2019, Google Voice has officially rolled out their Wi-Fi calling feature. This will basically allow users to make phone calls over the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data. In this video, Simon will show you how to setup true Wi-Fi calling in Google Voice.
Opening: 0:00
Google Voice Intro: 0:06
Setting Up Google Voice/Enable Wi-Fi Calling: 1:25
Demonstration: 4:05
Downsides: 6:19
Bonus Tips/Final Thoughts: 6:41
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@nphilippe7331 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful! can now make wifi calls without even opening the app you are the man!!!

@miltonhayek2494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing where that setting was located. I did everything else thinking that this was VOIP by default then the app wouldn't work. But after this it did.

@Elayzee 3 жыл бұрын

I actually didn't know about any of this! Great video!

@chrisnolan8382 Жыл бұрын

GV works great - I’m traveling throughout Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands

@dougnunleyjr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video -- well narrated and very useful advice -- many thanks!

@prakity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a LOT, man. You are GREAT!

@HomeLoansByCarlosScarpero 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@jfamtd2770 2 жыл бұрын

The Make and Receive Calls option is not available under the settings? Is that option only available on a device that actually has cellular data/carrier connection? I have a Samsung Galaxy tablet that is wifi only.

@waynecox8597 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, very helpful

@jb888888888 2 жыл бұрын

Does the app have to be running in order to receive calls? (The way I worded that, does that even make sense?) I mean, if you have the app installed and set up, but then you don't have it actually open at the time the call is coming in.

@carzev1 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to forward my verizon phone Number to the google voice number? When I try to forward the verizon number to the google voice number it goes right to google voicemail. I am going to Europe and will have data but no phone, therefore want to use google voice to get my verizon calls over a SIM card.

@lynnthompson6796 2 жыл бұрын

Very good teacher thank you for sharing this 😊💯👌

@netero. 2 жыл бұрын

hi! thanks for the video. question, if I enable my iPhone device will I receive calls to my original number still although I toggled on prefer wifi and mobile data?

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

You'll still be able to receive phone calls to your original number. When someone calls your Google Voice number (not your original number) it will show on the lock screen the incoming call and the Google voice icon underneath it. That indicates that someone is calling your Google voice number. One thing to note is if want to make an outgoing call using your Google Voice number you'll need to make the outgoing call within the Google Voice app.

@jaimecoronado2381 2 ай бұрын

Super useful video. Well explained. Easy to follow

@loversofanimal 2 жыл бұрын

Does the caller id have to say - voice Swiss - where it’s coming from? What if you do not ant people to know where it’s coming from?

@SonnetGomes 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I was having issue with Verizon not playing nice with Google voice. But a simple reinstallation of google voice fixed the issue. Weird as "make and receive calls" defaulted to "use carrier only", no matter what I did.

@TechThatDoesntByte 9 ай бұрын

Hello. I'm glad you were able to fix the issue. This happen to me once after updating the Google Voice app. For some reason it switch to 'use carrier only' instead of 'prefer over wi-fi and mobile data.' I had to reinstall the app in order to get it fixed.

@EdmondGilmore 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@GabosRR Жыл бұрын

Good shit brodie

@s15silviaboi Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sbeckas 3 жыл бұрын

Question: where are the settings on the computer to make and receive calls? I liked this video and also saved it. Just made the changes on my iPad & made a call.

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. It should already be enabled if you're attempting to make and receive calls from a computer using a web browser. If you go the settings (gear icon on the right corner) and look under "My Devices." Do you see a device called "Web"? That would be the web browser you are using with Google Voice.

@sbeckas 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte So awesome you took the time to reply-thanks for help.

@jordandick261 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think this information is up-to-date any longer. I have an older Google Voice account. Got it when it was free. Not sure if that makes a difference. I believe they just grandfathered existing users into their basic plan. In the GV app, there is a section that says 'Make and receive calls." The only option allowed for me is "Use carrier only." Can't disable that or select wifi because it's not there. Googled around, but no info on this for my IOS device.

@2clarityin30 2 жыл бұрын

I am moving from the US to Portugal and may not have Wi-Fi in my home. I need a service to occasionally make and receive business calls and texts to and from the US. I keep reading that you can't use google voice without Wi-FI. Will I be able to use Google Voice from home if I don't have Wi-Fi? Could you please confirm this. Thank you

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michele. You can use Google Voice with mobile data from a wireless carrier if you don't have Wi-Fi. The one thing you have to do is to make sure to select 'Prefer Wi-Fi and mobile data' within the Google Voice app. Google has a support article on how you can change the settings. support.google.com/voice/answer/7649189?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=0 I highly recommend to test the calling ability once you have made the changes. You can test it by turning off your Wi-Fi on your smartphone and make sure you're connected to your cell service provider (i.e, AT&T, Verizon, etc....) and call your Google Voice number from a different phone.

@markmiller3145 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video.....but I have a question. I am using Tracfone for the past 15 years and just installed Google Voice because our vacation home has poor cell service. I can make GV call over wifi, but just like your phone on this video....any incoming call triggers the call banner and vibrates.....but no phone ringer? Is there any possible way to get the phone to ring like my regular phone app? I have watched a ton of tutorial videos and nothing seems to get me to the point I need....the phone to ring. I need it on wifi...not my carrier.

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Thank you for your question. We'll try testing it on our end again. There should be way to get the phone ringer back.

@jb888888888 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too.IDK why ring isn't on by default. I had to go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced > Sound. "Default" is the same as "none." So I changed it to a ringtone. It didn't take at first, still missed calls, had to do al that _again,_ then it worked.

@galax6212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeeprenegade1985 3 жыл бұрын

I like it because it allows me to make calls without paying a cellphone bill.

@dimlazarev 3 жыл бұрын

How do get Google Voice without actual US number?

@malimoor2654 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother can you call people without WiFi? Or is that needed every time.

@Limerick502 Жыл бұрын

@@malimoor2654 Ever heard of a MiFi device? You always have WiFi that way. Works like a charm.

@chrisnolan8382 2 жыл бұрын

With GV can I cancel my cell service with T-Mobile or At&T?

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. GV is meant to be used as a second or backup line. However, you should not cancel your cell service. GV is not a replacement to your cell service because you still need some form of data connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) in order to use GV. GV also cannot make emergency calls.

@spiritofMongan 7 ай бұрын

?? i have an older cell phone and wonder if that can be used over wifi for calls using google voice. no sim card. ????

@TechThatDoesntByte 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I have an older phone as well with no sim card and I'm able to use Google Voice on that device via Wi-Fi. You just have to make sure to select 'Prefer Wi-Fi and mobile data' under the 'Making and receiving calls' section.

@spiritofMongan 7 ай бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte just finished download inf the app to that phone. Do u know how I can add it to my desk top windows 10?

@TechThatDoesntByte 7 ай бұрын

@@spiritofMongan I don't think there is a native Google Voice app for computers. You'll need to use a web browser such as Chrome Edge to login and use Google Voice on the browser. If you're using Chrome or Edge there is app install button on the address bar that will make it as a web app.

@chrisnolan8382 2 жыл бұрын

Does GV work with VPN as I travel internationally?

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to make phone calls with my GV while using NordVPN on my phone. It should work internationally, but I have not had the opportunity to test it for international travel.

@JT-qe4pm 2 жыл бұрын

I knew this was the setting I was looking for. I forgot

@washburn9999 3 жыл бұрын

great video but i do have a question or 2...i just put voice on my main cell phone. i also have google fi for traveling purposes...i have the setting on voice at wifi and data usages for making and receiving calls. when i start traveling again, can i use voice for phone calls AND data usage or should i use the fi phone for should usage? i like Fi for the very reason that when i'm not traveling, i can pause the service and i'm not charged...if i can use Voice for travel and still have access to data usage at little or no cost (which seems impossible, lol ) i can cancel Fi...any info would be much appreciated. thanks and keep up the good work.

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. Thank you for watching! I believe you can only use google voice for phone calls only. You'll need keep Google Fi for data usage. I recommend that you forward your Google Fi phone number to your Google Voice number so that you'll be able to pick up the phone calls with your Google Voice number instead of your Google Fi number in order to avoid roaming charges for voice calls. I would also look at eSIM data providers like Airalo, Truphone, or Dent Wireless. You can purchase data plans for many different regions. I hope this helps!

@washburn9999 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte thank you very much...it does help...

@VideoNash Жыл бұрын

thanks

@keithlong2788 2 жыл бұрын

I can call into google voice no problem, but when i try make outbound calls to the contacts list in google voice it says can not call. It's an old cell that is wifi only no network like your set up.

@keithlong2788 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind, it's associating the contacts list to a network. I have to physically dial on the dial pad like you said.

@MrSamBowers 4 ай бұрын

I can't figure it out. I've yet to get it to work.

@judylikouris643 Жыл бұрын

This is great. I have a question. I live overseas. I have had an AT&T number that I want to move to Google voice so I can mostly receive bank verification codes. I believe this is one way to receive those codes when the AT&T phone does not work over here? I understand it's a 20 dollar fee to port my cell number. How do I activate the AT&T carrier when I go back to the states? If I land in the states, and I'm in the airport trying to call family, am I able to do that in advance or once I'm on the ground? Any ideas and help?

@TechThatDoesntByte Жыл бұрын

Hi Judy. Thank you for the comment. It would be best to not move your AT&T number to Google voice if you want to get bank verification codes. Most banks and other services are starting to not allow Google voice numbers to be used as a method to receive those type of verification codes. Do you have Wi-Fi calling enabled with AT&T? This should allow you to make/receive calls and receive text messages from the states when you live overseas. www.att.com/features/wifi-calling/

@williamdahl3318 5 ай бұрын

Most banks will send the code to an email address if you request it.

@abemanning3230 Жыл бұрын

Understood that I can call back home (US) for free using my google voice number but my question is Can my family call me (call from US to google voice number that live abroad) on my google voice number for free as well ?

@TechThatDoesntByte Жыл бұрын

Yes they can. They can call from the US to your Google Voice number for free because your Google Voice number is a US number. You just need to make sure in your Google Voice app that you set it to 'Prefer Wifi and Mobile data' when receiving and making voice calls.

@enichen8192 2 жыл бұрын

I want to ask a very stupid question. Do I need to change the setting of my cellphone to “ allow wifi calling” besides changing the setting of Google Voice?

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eni. You do not need to change the wifi calling settings that is on your cell phone. The most important part is to enable "Prefer Wi-Fi and mobile data" is selected within the Google Voice app.

@enichen8192 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte Got it. Thank you so much !!!

@dollycuteass7286 Жыл бұрын

It won’t ring both of my devices how do I fix that problem ?

@lazarosantana5962 Жыл бұрын

Amo esta aplicacion

@Thankful_n_Grateful 2 жыл бұрын

I tried calling international It called... 3 seconds later It says cannot make call

@abokwu 6 ай бұрын

I use it and I do not have a normal cellular service plan .. saves money bigly

@violetachinni1299 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you can help me confirm something regarding my situation: 1) I currently have a Verizon plan with a US number. 2) I am going oversees for a year and do not want to cancel my Verizon account. I want to continue paying for my plan so I do not lose my phone number. 3) I would like for people to be able to still call me on my local Verizon # and still reach me overseas w/o paying international fees. And I would like to call from overseas local numbers w/o paying international calling fees as well. Keeping this in mind, I should do the following: 1) Get the Google Voice App on my current iPhone with a Google local phone number. 2) Forward my Verizon # to Google Voice # 3) When overseas, use wifi to receive calls from the US and make phone calls to the US from the Google Voice app. Is this correct so far?? Also, I do not intend to buy an international SIM card for my phone but rather get a different phone and plan for calls in Bosnia. I am just worried about downloading/installing Google Voice on a new device with an international SIM card and having to verify my Google Voice number on it. What are your thoughts on that?? Thank you in advance for your input/advice in this matter!!!

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Violeta. Thank you for the comment. I'm currently reading through your comment and I should have an answer for you very soon.

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Violeta. Everything you mention in this part is correct. "1) Get the Google Voice App on my current iPhone with a Google local phone number. 2) Forward my Verizon # to Google Voice # 3) When overseas, use wifi to receive calls from the US and make phone calls to the US from the Google Voice app." I would also recommend checking with Verizon about long term call forwarding. I'm not sure if they have a policy about call forwarding. Technically you should be able use Google voice on your new phone and plan since your Google Voice account is already set up. However, I do not know if the international sim will trigger some sort re-verification. It's something I still want to test once I start traveling overseas again. I recommend that you check out Google Voice reddit page. There's a lot of advice given on that page. www.reddit.com/r/Googlevoice/ I hope this helps and let us know if you have any other questions.

@royalladyt.5778 Ай бұрын

I dont see make and receive calls on my tablet

@jmitchell8164 2 жыл бұрын

I can receive calls but when want to dial out I need a number to forward to. I’ve added my cell phone and it’s been verified. Now it keeps asking for a forwarded number when I dial out. I’ve added my number again then deleted it within the web site but then asks for a forwarding number. I can receive calls just fine. ???

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

Hi J. Is your Google Voice app set to 'Make and receive call prefer wi-fi and mobile?' if that option is selected then it should not require you to add a number to forward.

@jmitchell8164 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte I do have it set that way. I’ve tried everything I can think of.

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmitchell8164That is strange. Are you using the Google Voice app on iOS or Android?

@jmitchell8164 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte Android

@TechThatDoesntByte 2 жыл бұрын

@@jmitchell8164 I'll take look at the settings on my Android phone. It's a very strange issue that I've never encountered. Have you also tried try logging out and logging back into the Google Voice app?

@dudzofficial7945 3 жыл бұрын

Playstore said that Google app not supported in your country What I do bro 🥴

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Are you located in the U.S.? Google voice is only available for users in the states.

@luv2bhugged 2 жыл бұрын

won't work. :(

@michellepearson2616 Жыл бұрын

My phone doesn't show me anything where I can connect it to my wifi.

@TechThatDoesntByte Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle. That's a strange issue. Have tried reinstalling the Google Voice app on your phone?

@Whoiswho151 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous

@tomzphone 27 күн бұрын

add I have been using this while in Europe 10 years ago

@zeuslgn 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using it for years but it goes wonky every so often. Right now, some callers go straight to voicemail or there's no ringtone to let me know there's a call.

@TechThatDoesntByte 3 жыл бұрын

I had that happen to me once. I wasn't sure what was going on at first, but once I checked the settings I realize that "Making and receiving calls" was changed from wi-fi and mobile data to use carrier only even though I didn't change the setting. I didn't have a number linked to my google voice and my calls kept going to voicemail. It was strange, but that was the only time that google voice acted wonky.

@rickwillmore4657 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechThatDoesntByte I believe that google is changing the setting when you upgrade the application. Basically, if you have it set on your cell phone they change it after an upgrade. I have not tested to confirm but believe this is the case.

@MsOldGamer 6 ай бұрын

Do you want to buy google voice

@briankepner7569 10 ай бұрын

😢😂 I'm getting spam calls using Google voice and you can't trace it

@TechThatDoesntByte 10 ай бұрын

That is the one downside to GV. It might be the number they assigned you and that number could have been on a list for spammers to call. You can also try to enable the "filter spam calls and texts" within the settings on GV.

@lazarosantana5962 Жыл бұрын

Alquimides