Can you still make phone calls with Google Hangouts?

If you’re in the US, you can continue to make phone calls by upgrading to Google Voice. If you have classic Hangouts calling credit, you can request a refund of your eligible credit.

Why can’t I make phone calls on Google Hangouts anymore?

Google recently shut down the Google Voice integration that made voice calling in Hangouts possible, which means you can’t place phone calls from Hangouts anymore. At this time, you’ll need to set up and use a Google Voice account to make phone calls.

How do I make phone calls from Google?

You can start a phone call from Google Chat if you have a Google Voice for Google Workspace account.

1. On your computer, open a direct message with the person you want to call.
2. At the top, click Call .
3. From the list of phone numbers that appears, select the number you want to call.
4. To end a call, click End call.

How do you make a phone call?

Make a phone call

1. Open your phone’s Phone app .
2. Pick who to call: To enter a number, tap Dialpad . To pick a saved contact, tap Contacts .
3. Tap Call .
4. When you’re done with the call, tap End call . If your call is minimized, drag the call bubble to the bottom right of the screen.

Why is Google phone calls not working?

Verify your administrator has turned on Voice for your account and assigned you a Voice license. Check your internet connection and verify you can access other Google Workspace services. Make sure you’re using a supported browser: Chrome.

Why can’t I make a phone call from Gmail?

If you don’t see the Chat option, tap Menu > Settings. Choose your account and tap Chat to enable it. If you can’t make calls, update the app and ensure Gmail has permission to access your microphone and camera.

Can someone hack your phone through Hangouts?

Hackers have infiltrated Android phones through ‘Hangouts’ app and other video messages. Right under the giant scope of the world’s most prominent search engine and constantly growing tech company, hackers exploited an SMS application that’s on over 950 million users’ phones.

Are Hangouts calls free?

Free Wi-Fi calling It’s similar to Skype or iMessage with messaging, voice calls and video chat features, except that Wi-Fi calling through Hangouts costs absolutely nothing.

What is my Google phone number?

On your computer, go to voice.google.com. Sign in to your Google Account. Under Account, the number listed is your Voice number.

Is a Google phone number free?

It’s a free service to sign up for, and as long as you use it to communicate between your Google Voice number and other U.S. numbers, it’s totally free to place calls and send text messages. When you want to place calls overseas, you’ll need to add credits to your account to pay for service.

How can I make a phone call from my computer?

To make a call on your PC:

1. Open the Phone Link app and select Calls.
2. In the Search your contacts box, search for a contact name or number. Alternately, you can directly enter a phone number on the dial pad.
3. Select the Dialicon. to start your call.