How to Use Google Voice For Video and Voice Calls

Chat with friends and family on Google Voice

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).

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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.

    Google Voice web browser sign in
  2. Select the Calls button, which is represented by a telephone handset icon.

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

    Google Voice keypad and Contacts search in web browser

    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.

    End Call button on Google Voice call

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.

    Making a call with the Google Voice app
  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.

    Making a video call in Google Voice
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