You can make phone calls from the Phone app and other apps or widgets that show your contacts. To make a call, you can tap any phone number you find on your device. In Google Chrome, to copy the Make & receive phone calls - Phone app Help - Google Help Start a video call With Google Messages, you can continue a conversation on a video call when certain conditions are met.

Understanding the Context

You can start a video call through carrier-provided video calling (ViLTE or VoLTE) or the Google Meet app. By default, if both of you have ViLTE or VoLTE, the call is placed through carrier-provided video calling. Set up automatic call screening on your phone Important: Call Screen doesn’t work with third-party call recording and screen recording apps. We recommend you turn off these apps before you use Call Screen.

Key Insights

Make sure you have the latest version of the Phone app. If you find Update, tap it. You can make domestic and international calls from your Google Voice number on desktop or mobile. Call someone with Google Voice Important: Read voicemail transcripts in your inbox and search them like emails. Personalize voicemail greetings.

Final Thoughts

Make international calls at low rates. Get protection from spam calls and messages. Block unwanted callers. Screen calls before you answer. Google Voice saves and processes your call, text, and voicemail information. You can't use incoming call options, like call recording and call transfer, on a computer or mobile device.

If you use a Bluetooth® device, you might not be able to use the device buttons to answer or end calls. Make emergency calls You can only make emergency calls if your work or school manages your Voice for Google Workspace account. Important: The first time you record a call, you’ll be advised you must comply with local laws related to recording calls. Many jurisdictions require consent by all parties to record the call.