Important: The first time you record a call, you’ll be advised you must comply with local laws related to recording calls. Many jurisdictions require consent by all parties to record the call. To protect the privacy of all users, when you start recording, both parties are notified with a disclosure that the call is being recorded.

Understanding the Context

Use caller ID & spam protection When you make or get a call with caller ID and spam protection on, you can get information about callers or businesses outside your contacts or warnings about potential spam callers. To use caller ID and spam protection, your phone may need to send information about your calls to Google. You can make domestic and international calls from your Google Voice number on desktop or mobile. Call someone with Google Voice Important: Make a call with Google Voice - Android - Google Voice Help Answer or reject a phone call When you get a call, the caller’s number, contact name, or caller ID info shows on screen.

Key Insights

When a carrier can verify that this call isn’t spoofed, above the caller's name or number, it shows Verified . While most carriers support this, Verizon doesn't. The specific wording and icon may vary. Make & receive phone calls - Phone app Help - Google Help Read voicemail transcripts in your inbox and search them like emails. Personalize voicemail greetings.

Final Thoughts

Make international calls at low rates. Get protection from spam calls and messages. Block unwanted callers. Screen calls before you answer. Google Voice saves and processes your call, text, and voicemail information. You can't use incoming call options, like call recording and call transfer, on a computer or mobile device.

If you use a Bluetooth® device, you might not be able to use the device buttons to answer or end calls. Make emergency calls You can only make emergency calls if your work or school manages your Voice for Google Workspace account.