Make calls with Google Duo

Before you begin

Set up Google Duo

Make sure you have the latest version of the Duo app and Android 7.0 and up.

1. Open the Google Duo app .
2. At the top, search contacts or dial a number.
3. Tap the contact or number to call.
4. Choose an option:
   • To make a video call, tap  Call.
   • To make an audio-only call, tap Voice call .

Use Google Duo on Google Home device 

1. On your Android device, open the Duo app .
2. At the top of your contact list, tap Call Home.

Google Duo calls any Google Home device you’re signed in to, like Smart Displays with Google Assistant.

1. Open the Google Duo app .
2. At the bottom right, tap New call Create group.
3. Choose your contacts.
4. Tap Done.
5. Optional: Your video is on by default. Tap Video  to turn your video off or on.
6. Tap Start .

1. Open the Duo app .
2. At the bottom right, tap New call Create group.
3. Select your contacts.
4. Tap Done.
5. To share the link or add contacts, tap Copy or Share .
   • If the recipient clicks the link on a computer, it opens duo.google.com.
   • If the recipient taps the link on mobile and Google Duo is installed, the Google Duo app opens.
   • If the recipient taps the link on mobile and Google Duo isn’t installed, the link opens Google Duo in Google Play or the App Store.
6. Tap Start.

1. Open the Google Duo app .
2. At the bottom right, tap New call.
3. Under “Groups,” call a group or join a live group. If “Live” is under the group name, the call is live and you can join.

• To call an existing group: Tap the group name or participants Start .
• To join a live group call: Tap the group name or participants Join .

1. Open the Google Duo app .
2. At the bottom right, tap New Call.
3. Under “Groups,” tap a group More options .
4. Choose an option and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you get a group invite that includes blocked accounts or people outside your contacts, Google Duo marks the group as suspicious. Google Duo won’t give you any information about group members you blocked.

You can join or decline the group. If you join, Google Duo won’t unblock people you blocked.

1. Open the Google Duo app .
2. At the bottom right, tap New Call.
3. Under “Groups,” tap a group.
4. Touch and hold the contact you want to remove.
5. Tap Remove from group.
   • Optional: You can also block the group member.

If your carrier has video calling and you and the person you call:

• Have the same carrier: The call might use your carrier’s video service.
• Have different carriers: The call uses Google Duo.

• Make sure you install the latest version of Google Duo.
• Check that you registered Google Duo:
  • Verify your phone number.
  • Allow Google Duo to find your contacts.

Learn how to stop getting Google Duo calls.

• Make Duo calls with your speakers or displays
• Learn how to set up Google Duo
• Learn how to find and invite contacts
• Use Google Meet features in the Google Duo app
• Get started with calling in Google Meet
• Download the Google Meet Progressive Web App on your computer