Try calling over Wi-Fi and data with Google Voice

[Rob]

I haven't used Google Voice since 2011 but just got the below E-Mail from Google. It's been so long since they've done much with Google Voice so what now? Are they planning to resurrect it and push it as a core Google service? Because right now it seems very fringe...

Wi-Fi calling is now available for your account!

To enable Wi-Fi calling on your Android device, go to Settings > Make & receive calls and select Prefer Wi-Fi and mobile data. On the Web, Wi-Fi calling will be turned on automatically.

Note: If you can’t see this setting on your Android device, please update the Google Voice app to the latest version and wait 4 hours before trying again.

Known Issues

• Obihai devices won’t work if you enable calling over Wi-Fi (e.g. Incoming calls won’t ring your Obihai phone if you turn on calling over Wi-Fi and mobile data)
• You won’t be able to use incoming call options (call recording & call transfer) when you enable calling over Wi-Fi and mobile data
• On your computer, Wi-Fi calling only work with Chrome. Support for Firefox, Safari and Edge coming soon
• Android bluetooth support:
  • You won't be able to use the buttons on your bluetooth device to answer calls or hang up
  • Unable to use earpiece mode when a bluetooth device is paired
  • Depending on your Android version, your calls might drop if you try to switch between Bluetooth and speakerphone

Submitting Feedback

• Call quality: When you see the prompt after each call, please rate your call quality
• General feedback: Use the in-app feedback option (Menu > Help & feedback > Send feedback)

Best,
The Google Voice team

 

[Clementine_3]

They do seem a little late to the party with this.

I've been using GV all along, it's great and they have been updating it lately, it's a pretty good app/service. You could do wifi calling before, just had to use the GV dialer and jump through hoops so this will make it a bit easier.