Important:
- As of December 2021, Google-supported phone calls from your speakers and Smart Displays can only be made to numbers in your Google Contacts. Learn more about this change.
- In December 2022, Google-supported phone calls from non-Google speakers and smart displays may no longer work. VoIP like Duo will work normally.
- As of February 2024, Google Assistant no longer supports a call to a Smart speaker or Smart display device from another Assistant-enabled device.
Where phone calls are supported
- US and Canada: You can make phone calls on most speakers and Smart Displays.
- Other countries: Phone calls aren't currently supported on speakers and Smart Displays, but you can make calls with Duo on them. Learn how to make calls with Duo.
Important: Phone calls aren't supported on Bose or Sonos speakers with Google Assistant built-in, and no longer supported on any Smart Clock.
Speakers
- All Google Home and Nest speakers
Smart Displays
- All Smart Displays with Google Assistant built-in
Who you can call
Important: You can’t make calls to emergency services.
You can make phone calls to:
- US or Canada phone numbers from a US or Canada number
-
International and premium (1-900) numbers
Important: If you use your Google Fi or Google Voice number to make calls on your Google Assistant-enabled devices, there’ll be no change in how phone calls work.
In December 2021, to make Google-supported phone calls from your speaker or Smart Display, you’ll need to:
- Set up Voice Match and turn on personal results for the Google Assistant-enabled devices you want to make calls from.
- Have or add the number you want to call to Google Contacts.
After this change, if you try to call a number that’s not saved in Google Contacts, you’ll get the option to add it. If you add the number, Google Assistant will make the call. If you don’t add it, Google Assistant will cancel the call.
How much calls cost
You can call most US and Canada numbers at no charge.
Step 1: Set up calling
Important: To make calls on your Google Assistant-enabled device, make sure it’s set up in the Google Home app. Learn how to set up your device.
Step 1: Sync your contactsTo be able to call your Google Contacts, turn on personal results.
To be able to call contacts saved on your iPhone or iPad:
- Turn on Device Information.
- Download and set up the Google Home app.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
.
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial
Assistant settings.
- Tap Communication
- If you don't find "Communication," first tap View more settings.
- Under "Contacts Uploading," tap Upload Now.
.
Assistant settings.Contacts from your device now periodically sync with Google Assistant.
If you have many contacts or new contacts, it can take a few minutes for them to be available for calling on your device.
The recipient will see "Private" or "Anonymous" unless you choose to show a different number.
Show your phone number
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial
- Tap Communication
- Tap your own number
- Enter your phone number, then tap Add.
- When you receive a text with a code, enter the code.
- If you don't receive a code, wait 30 seconds and then tap Send new code.
- Tap Verify.
Tip: You can find the phone number under "Your own number." It can take up to 10 minutes for it to show up.
Hide your phone number
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial
- Tap Communication
- If you don't find "Communication," first tap View more settings.
- Tap Your own number.
- Choose an option.
Important: Google Fi is only available in the US. Google Voice is available in the US and Canada.
You can use this number when you make calls. This number is tied to your billing for those services.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial
- Tap Communication
- If you don't find "Communication," tap View more settings.
- Select an available service.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Anyone can call numbers, businesses, or places. To let multiple people call their contacts on a speaker or Smart Display, each person needs to link their voice with their Google Account. Learn how to link your voice with Voice Match.
Tip: You can let others call selected household contacts from your speaker or Smart Display. Learn how to set up household contacts.
Start & end calls with Google Assistant
To start a call, say "Hey Google." Then say a command:
- "Call [contact name]."
- "Call [business name]."
- "What is the nearest [business]?"
- "Call [phone number]."
- “Answer call.”
- “Reject call.”
Set up Duo calling
Important: Before you follow these steps, if you already use Duo, connect your Google Account to your Duo phone number in the Duo app.
On a speaker- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
- At the bottom, tap Home
.
- Touch and hold your speaker.
- At the top right, tap Device settings
Communication
Duo calling.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
.
Communication 
Duo calling.- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Home app
- At the bottom, tap Home
- Touch and hold your Smart Display.
- At the top right, tap Device settings
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Tip: If you have trouble with Duo after you set it up on your speaker or Smart Display, learn how to fix common problems.
Step 2: Make a call
Say "Hey Google," then say a command:
- "Call [contact name]."
- "Call [business name]."
- "What is the nearest [business]?" then "Call them."
- "Call [phone number]."
On speakers, you can still ask Google Assistant for basic information like "What's the weather" or "How tall is Mt. Everest?" during a call.
On Smart Displays, you can only use Google Assistant for actions related to your call. For example, you can silence alarms.
Step 3: End a call
You can use voice commands, buttons, or gestures to end a call.
- Say "Hey Google, hang up."
- Tap End call.