How Can I Call Someone on the Gmail App?

How Can I Call Someone on the Gmail App?

Follow these instructions to place a voice or video call from the Gmail app:

Gmail for mobile

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At the bottom of the Gmail interface, select Chat.

Tap Menu > Settings if the Chat option isn't visible. To enable Chat, select your account and press it.

Select the person you wish to call.

To make a voice call or a video call, tap either the Camera or the Phone.

Google's Gmail software for Android highlights the chat, contacts, phone, and video icons.

The call will start inside the app once the recipient accepts. The call duration for voice calls is displayed at the top of the screen. The person's phone won't ring if they don't have the Gmail app, but they might notice that you called them.

The person will notice a notification in their Chats if they don't respond. In the same way, your Chats will notify you when you miss a call.

Current Call header and Missed call notice in the Android Gmail app

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Only one-on-one calls are supported in the Gmail app. You must schedule a meeting in Google Meet before participating in group calls.

Why Am I Unable to Place Calls in Gmail?

It's possible that this functionality hasn't yet been implemented in your area. If you want to be sure Gmail can access your microphone and camera, try upgrading the app and verifying your app permissions.

If voice and video call options aren't available in your Chats, you can use Google Meet to invite someone to a video chat. Press the Plus (+) sign next to the text field in a chat, then tap the Meet link.

Plus (+) and Meet link in Gmail app for Android

With Google Voice, you can also call any phone number for nothing from a web browser.

FAQ

How can I make a call using a laptop with gmail?

Choose New Meeting from the bottom of Gmail when it is open in a browser. You can also start a chat session, choose the down arrow, and then choose Camera.

How can I acquire a phone number from Google?

To get a Google phone number, go to the Google Voice page and select For personal use, search for a number, then link it to your existing phone number. Select For Business instead, then pick a plan.