Make Phone Calls From Google Home Devices

[@TechSteve]

Updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE With Hands-Free Calling on Google Home, you can call friends, family, and businesses using just your voice. This functionality will only be available in the U.S. and Canadian English and Canadian French. support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7363847?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en&oco=0

[@ahjaykanna9686]

Tech Steve Tech Steve hi steve. I have downloaded the app bt it does not have the call on speaker setting

[@TechSteve]

Are you in the USA with a newer phone?

[@ahjaykanna9686]

Tech Steve hi nope. I m in singapore.

[@TechSteve]

Sorry some countries aren’t supported. I will put disclaimer on any new videos.

[@ahjaykanna9686]

Tech Steve is there any of ur videos which shows wat r the things can be used in google home mini

[@dmtron9071]

Me-"Okay google, call mom" Google-"Who is your mom?" Me-"Mom" Google-"Who is your mom" Me-"MOM!"

[@TechSteve]

Go to your gmail account and see if your mom contact is labeled mom. If not modify and after it sync it may call dear ole mom the correct way.

[@savage_burrito7897]

Tech Steve thanks for the video but mine wasn’t working

[@savage_burrito7897]

Tech Steve it always says I can’t find this person in your contacts

[@QuangTran-qf8fl]

Same lmao

[@ekinox9988]

Ikr

[@lewiskelly14]

Thumbs up for cutting out the trigger words so you don't set off our devices at home

[@hagbardceline9866]

except the one at 2:54

[@ireneguillory544]

That part. 👍🏽

[@PeterSchneemann]

It is really confusing as the app menu has changes

[@pleyco]

Yessir

[@swtnez4685]

Mine doesn't work

[@TechSteve]

Here’s an updated video. Make sure you’re in a supported area kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@moustafafarag3658]

Really nice video and it answered my biggest question: how clearly can the call receiver hear your voice through the home mini. Thank you! Answer at 2:20 for anyone wondering

[@josephsweeney1261]

I like how you edited out the ok google to stop it signalling ours 👍

[@hillarymcalinden]

This was very helpful! Thank you! Yours is the 3rd video I have watched and the only one that worked for me!!

[@Gnanngnnangnnangnnangnnangn]

I like that you censored ok google so my google doesnt react great vid

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@brady8382]

My google home told me the definition of hang up when he ended his call

[@BajaPete]

Do you have an updated video on this subject. Google Home screens in 2022 are different than the ones shown in this video.

[@sharonschober414]

Love the video very clear… my mom is blind so I have help her set up. Does she need a data plan or does it work on wifi? She only has a iPad

[@TechSteve]

Works off of wifi

[@genevievedionne3903]

THX! for not having my multiple google assistant wake up each time you say ok google! lol

[@B.Ch3rry]

When ever I misplace my phone... Hey Google... "Call my phone!"

[@darkdiamondd]

I'm subbing just cause you muted it This is the first video I'm watching on your channel

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@archm1371]

Awesome Video! Used to only use the home, but got myself a Lenovo Smart Display. Not only a call, but I can do video calls now, and it's also connected to a few home minis that I have. Comes with a camera shutter as well, makes me less paranoid. You should try it out!

[@Max86421]

Nice! My kids don't have a smartphone, so i'm using use Google nest hub max, I use the call home feature in the Google home app

[@robinator1523]

This was so helpful when I was setting up my google home

[@MinhNguyen-mp4pv]

Hi , do you know if jblink 10 can make phone call in Australia? Thank you

[@aryanarjun1083]

Such an helpful video. Thanks!

[@itsjustme8784]

Thank you this helped now I know how to use it cuz before it wouldn't let me make calls

[@blans19]

How about if the call needs to press certain numbers? Like usually happens when you call customer services to narrow down the nature of the call for.

[@janetteirby4935]

Hi Steve. When I first installed my new Google home mini app, it had the three lines at the top like you talked about. But now whenever I open the app, the three lines are not there anymore. I even uninstalled and then reinstalled the app hoping that they would reappear. So I cannot get my Google mini to make phone calls. If you could help me with this, I would really appreciate it. And, although it recognizes when I ask it to read my audiobooks, it does not recognize my playlist from Google Play Music. I could sure use help with this stuff. Thank you, in advance.

[@badursaad7671]

Same here

[@genevievedionne3903]

I have a question. I just bought 3 google home mini (I also own a google pixel2) My young kids both have gmail accounts and a cell phone line (they dont have a cell phone but I use the sim card for their gps watch (same sim card as my pixel) so my question is: Is there a way for me to set something up so google remember each kids voice and phone call list so they can call me from home anytime they want with their mini?

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Do you have to share ALL OF YOUR DEVICE CONTACTS with Google in order to make calls to your contacts? Good video - thank you.

[@TechSteve]

Yes sirrrr

[@AznGlenny07]

When you say "Ok Google Hang Up", does the person on the other end hear that the trigger words?

[@capsyatina]

And if a friend says out loud "OK Google, hang up." whether he can end the conversation not on his part, because this phrase will be played from the speaker and returned to the microphone

[@musclerocker]

Does the nest hub make 911 calls ? I have the Google home app and I don't have that set up . To make calls .

[@mixmasterlandberg]

Is it that calls only work in the US, Canada, UK location wise or does it work when you set the language to American English but live in for example Germany or Indonesia?

[@greenlifekawaii2461]

Are there a way to end call in Google. Home mini by touching it? Just like on nest audio or the max one?

[@masoodpaki]

My 4 year old Son called on my phone with google home mini, and I was wow how he did this.. Now I want to know how can I receive a phone call by google home mini. Thanks.

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@BrandonPerdue8907]

You muted the audio when you say Ok Google. AWESOME THANK YOU!!!

[@BrandonPerdue8907]

I paused the video to type this. Missed one the last time you say "Ok Google Hang Up" but at least you didn't have mine calling Pizza Hut in New York I don't think they would deliver to Florida. LOL

[@crazedcubing1195]

*G O O G L E S* *H O M E*

[@jcsieben]

Nothing about making a call with my synced phone?!? That's the contact list I want to call from. Can you do a video on this?

[@TechSteve]

I will as soon I get caught up. The concept is that your contact needs to be on the gmail account that your using for the home device . So you may have to export out of a device and import a csv file into google online 🤓. If your contacts are in another email account you will have to export with a computer and import into you gmail account. I wish it was easier. www.google.com/search?q=how%20to%20import%20all%20your%20contact%20into%20a%20gmail%20accoont

[@danielw0007]

i have a one question will it erase all the set up i did for google nest mini if i pull out from the wall of an outlet?

[@TechSteve]

No, the settings are programmed in the memory

[@santoshmandal7054]

Hello sir This features not available for indian customers

[@TechSteve]

Most features are not supported in India unfortunately.

[@Lawzy]

Thanks Steve. Just got an Android phone to work with Google Home. Any way you can you can ask Google to make a call and it just uses the phone speaker, not the Google Home speaker?

[@TechSteve]

It’s because your phone has google assistance as well and it’s hearing the commands.

[@Lawzy]

Thanks Steve. Yes that is the challenge. The need is to allow the speaker on the phone to be active, not Google Home. The application is for a visually impaired person that wants privacy in the call.

[@gfptv3265]

So this function isn't available in Italy?

[@julianchavez2453]

I cannot get mine to work. My three lines are on the right and when I click them it does not look the same

[@gttmone]

Mute the "Ok, Google", because my assistant starts listening!

[@TechSteve]

I do on newer videos

[@gttmone]

Thank you!

[@MrRudyCZ]

Hey, I got mine Tickwatch Home Mini based on Google Home, but every time i say "call someone" it just says "Sorry, can't make calls yet". I can't even see the Calls option in the options

[@bluste63]

What device did you have set up at first because when i look for the "calls and speakers" in the menu for my Google Home MINI it isn't there...

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@phxman7519]

Do I have to prompt google nest when I receive calls? If so what do I day to google? Is it just "Ok google receive call," or "Ok google pick up the phone"? I mean me making calls to people is easy, it's just receiving them is where I have a hard time

[@TechSteve]

This follow up video explains much better kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@phxman7519]

@@TechSteve that sucks that you can not receive calls on this device!

[@katherinehiebert7319]

Do you need the google home to make calls or can you make calls from the mini? I tried to make a call but it says "cannot make calls yet'

[@TechSteve]

The google home is the app to set the mini up to take phone calls.

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@mr.slideinyourdms5617]

It tells me to give the number and doesn’t use my contacts

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@shawng5799]

How do you get past the call centre menu's where they ask you to select a department by number? I have tried saying the number but it doesn't work.

[@lost-with-lennyescapetothe9312]

can i user google home like a telephone to talk to my mother via cortana

[@Ritaferdi]

Its works from Google home nice. But the mini saying to to the android phone setting. I notice your setting is different from the Google app thanks....

[@TechSteve]

The process is the same as the iPhone but you’re right it looks different, plus android is a google product

[@nchelle90]

How do I make it so if I’m at work - my kids can call my cell from the google nest while they are home??

[@yousufefreet1193]

Hey steve how did u change the color of the leds when u called

[@joleneguerrero4794]

Is it possible to call the speaker from another location?

[@brianwbarnes33]

Tech Steve always with an education, informative video!

[@juzhang3005]

Thank you for your instruction. It's really nice, but I have no idea if I can use it in China.

[@TechSteve]

China isn’t on there list support.google.com/store/answer/2462844?hl=en

[@nefelikousi9782]

This was some useful info even in 2020 :P

[@TechSteve]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmnWonR5mbV5gbs

[@nefelikousi9782]

@@TechSteve thanks man!

[@JoseGonzalez-zo2ps]

Also, can you answer phone calls this way too?

[@andrewshin8851]

Hello. I just purchased a Google Home Mini and I am trying to make it so I can call people instead of businesses but it is telling me to sync my contact and does not recognize the people on my iPhone contact list. How should I go about this?

[@TechSteve]

You have to add to your gmail account

[@andrewshin8851]

Tech Steve that’s what I’ve been trying to figure out.

[@andrewshin8851]

Do you mean add people contact information on gmail?

[@TechSteve]

Yes, the home device only uses your phone to program the servers, after that it works solo. It will only read contacts on the gmail account that it’s setup under not your phone.

[@andrewshin8851]

Tech Steve also do I have to sync it or does it do it for you already? I am sorry for all these stupid questions.

[@vl5562]

Call I make a call international? But will my Mobil telephone service charge me on my phone bill?

[@safsy]

I’m using a spare phone as a google home. Anyways I can use google duo?

[@ChiTownQueen1]

When making calls with the speaker. My number show is shown as private. Is there a way to make my number public for those I am calling while using speaker?

[@TechSteve]

At the bottom support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7363847?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en

[@rsm3t]

Thanks for muting the "OK Google" -- except for the last one, which you forgot I guess.

[@GMAMEC]

Lol, mine replied and didn’t understand the question.

[@lr4187]

Hi Tech Steve! i downloaded google home went all through but on my iphone app but it doesn't show the item "calls on speaker" - Do you know why is it happening? thanks in advance

[@TechSteve]

Are you in a supported country? Check out the updated video maybe it will answer your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nRp3huabyGrbs

[@fragile1976]

Can you answer an incoming phone call with Google home? Thanks for the video.

[@TechSteve]

No it doesn’t ring, only out going calls.

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@slashdotjeo]

Can you make calls when the phones not around like with the amazon devices?

[@TechSteve]

You have to use the device

[@JoseGonzalez-zo2ps]

Does this work for home phones??

[@pamikokitty]

does the person youre calling hear you say "okay google hangup"? assuming so

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@thisnyper]

Mine doesn't have "calls and speaker" there is "TVs and speakers" instead.

[@mikepoole8834]

Mine to, does that mean we cannot get it to make calls or is it under another setting?

[@youssefayman5173]

Same

[@mikepoole8834]

Karan Dobaria, I looked into this and at the moment it's only the US areas that have that function,Google announced they will send updates this year to download that option for the UK so we can dial contacts through Google Home but they carnt confirm a date yet for this to happen but it will.

[@BlazinHobnob]

Mike Poole thank you

[@essayn]

Mike Poole Ya, same with the voice alternative of the assistant (male/female). Hope they'll implement it asap coz it's just nice to have.

[@Stefin770]

how does it work tho? I heard it works with wifi but sometimes my parents aren't connected to wifi when they go out. it does like "borrow" wifi signals from near by areas or what?

[@TechSteve]

I’m not sure about your setup but it needs constant good WiFi connection or it will not work correctly.

[@nicmart]

It used to work reliably, now it doesn’t work at all. It says it’s making the call and then gives the disconnect beep. All settings are correct.

[@Nestorm_6284]

I tell it to call but it says “I can’t make calls right now”

[@huleshsahu7251]

If i have two sim... Than how to switch for call

[@tanmaybaluja1438]

Hey Steve my Google Home app does not have the "Calls on Speakers". What should I do?

[@TechSteve]

Are you in the USA, Canada or Uk. If not you’re not in a supported country

[@marimartinez8769]

So I have a question I have my phone number set up but it says I have to allow permission for it to call how do I do that?

[@TechSteve]

This may help support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7363847?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

[@londonchan8458]

Got google in christmas

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@ahmedmelianolivera1365]

Hello, Is it possible to call someone with WHatsapp via the Google Home? Thanks in advance

[@thlux21]

How do I call my friends google if they heave the same number linked

[@karenkristiansen5636]

Great video 👍

[@rrsoeurs7130]

Nice video thank you

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@davidpayne6544]

There are no 3 lines and no "more settings" on my Google home app. Everything I find online tells me to do this but those lines are not there. Its driving me mad!

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@davidpayne6544]

@@TechStevethank you. I just can't get this working for more than one user. I've been trying for months

[@salisutahiru5746]

Kinda late to the party. Im unable to do this since the app has changed significantly. Help please?😢

[@spiffy0014]

My google home secretly record conversations without my knowing, whats that about !!

[@AarOnCoasters]

Not much of a secret

[@AnthonyChew]

How do you hang up a Google Mini without speaking to it, is there a button somewhere that I can do this?

[@TechSteve]

Only on nest mini

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@fortnitefunniestmoments1945]

Love you’re videos so helpful

[@ODanboy]

I’ve always had a dislike for doorbells & phones ringing. I would love to be able to stop my Google Mini Hub from ringing when I get a phone call. It rings sooooo loud. I will have to get rid of it if I can’t stop it.

[@TechSteve]

You have to research

[@ODanboy]

I looked everywhere for a cure, it is so frustrating😢

[@MikaStar12]

I can't find the phone option on more settings?

[@TechSteve]

With Hands-Free Calling on Google Home, you can call friends, family, and businesses using just your voice. This functionality will only be available in the U.S. and Canadian English and Canadian French. support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7363847?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en&oco=0

[@TechSteve]

Ask google

[@tishomingoswcd]

I am wanting to setup echo dots throughout my mom's house so if she falls she can call out and ask Alexa to call for help. My mom does not have internet all I am wanting to do is have a speaker system set up to her phone so she can make calls. How do I do this?

[@TechSteve]

I replied to your last question 😁

[@tishomingoswcd]

@@TechSteve No need to answer questions just for her to be able to call out "Hey Google call Delta"

[@TechSteve]

You can’t actually activate without internet. This product will not work for you

[@4NARXHY]

Hey is there a way to remove the number or change it?

[@TechSteve]

support.google.com/assistant/answer/9226923?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

[@ali_atif]

I'm from the UK and it for some reason doesn't let me use my phone number as a default, only duo?

[@TechSteve]

Some areas are not compatible

[@sunwukong32]

You missed censoring the last 'ok google' but thanks for the consideration 👍🏾

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@officialunknownproductions5117]

When I went into more settings, phone calls and speakers doesn’t come up

[@imranbacha]

OFFICIAL UNKNOWN PRODUCTIONS exactly .... I can’t see it either ? Why is that

[@786free1]

Why cant my google home mini access my contacts on my mobile. Personal Results and all the other settings appear to be set? Please help.

[@TechSteve]

It uses the contacts that are in the gmail account that you signed up with.

[@penguin4597]

Thanks for muting yourself :) Also sucks its not supported in australia :(

[@TechSteve]

Maybe ☝🏽 day.

[@penguin4597]

wow you replied im a big fan :) @@TechSteve

[@wiredawg2005]

Update: Just FYI (10 Sep 2018) instead "Calls on speaker", it's now listed as: "Voice & Video Calls" and then "Mobile Calling" to get to the edit screen.

[@TechSteve]

Thanks for sharing the update! 👍🏽

[@4Jamo]

Great Video

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@joannhutchins9899]

I want to know can Google Mini, spells out hard words, I see no one ask that question, can it spell, if I don't know how to spell a hard word, will Google's spell it for me.

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@joannhutchins9899]

Thank you, Steve, I'm not a big speller, when I'm writing, on face book I like to spell correctly. So I have to go to my phone to find how to correctly spell a word.

[@spawn666reaper]

The phone function is not does not seem to be available for me. What could be a possible be causing this?

[@TechSteve]

Maybe this updated video will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nRp3huabyGrbs

[@Flamenga100]

Don’t work for me :( google is able to call other companies but not to my family members how to fix that ?

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video, you’re contact may not be in your gmail account kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nRp3huabyGrbs

[@petecheng1]

okay google hang up, sometimes can be heard by the other end, how do I avoid that?

[@TechSteve]

Everything I’ve read says you have to use your voice, google may enable the tap the side in the future.

[@johnnielutz2426]

Nuhgg

[@funsky77]

"We could not complete your call, please try again"

[@TechSteve]

Here’s a newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDWoqh9ZbOagdE

[@angelaneh3280]

How can I call my Google assistant with my phone when I am not in the house?

[@TechSteve]

Nope

[@garaldo5147]

It would be nice to have the cell phone in a another room, or turned off the phone.

[@safahudeenj1397]

Is there a update I’m missing because I don’t see the 3 lines

[@TechSteve]

They updated the app. It’s the same process as this device. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6qzf4CYd9tmpLs

[@funtimejokes2020]

Hi sir my google app no have like that phone call and speaker tool