Google Home – Set Up Calling on Google Smart Speakers and Displays

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Mon, 22 Jun at 8:34 PM by Lamont Gibson

Category: Google Home → Communication & Calling

Overview

Google Nest and Google Home speakers and displays can make voice and video calls using supported calling services. Depending on your location and setup, you can use Google Meet, Google-supported calling, Google Voice, or Google Fi.

Supported Devices

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google Nest Hub Max
Google Nest Hub (1st Gen)
Google Home
Google Nest Mini
Google Home Mini
Google Nest Audio

Important

Google Home Max does not support calling.
Nest Wifi points do not support calling.
Emergency calling is not supported.
Outgoing group calls are not supported.

Calling Options

Google Meet Calling

Features:

Voice calls
Video calls on supported displays
Incoming calls
Outgoing calls

Available anywhere Google Nest speakers and displays are sold.

Google-Supported Calling

Available in:

United States
Canada

Features:

Calls to mobile phones
Calls to landlines
Calls to businesses

No additional subscription required.

Google Voice or Google Fi Calling

Available in:

United States only

Requires:

Google Voice account
Google Fi service

Carrier charges may apply.

Step 1: Set Up Google Meet Calling

Open the Google Home app.
Tap your Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Communication.
Select Video & Voice Apps.
Tap Google Meet.
Follow the setup instructions.

Setup Flow

Google Home App

→ Home Settings

→ Communication

→ Video & Voice Apps

→ Google Meet

→ Complete Setup

Step 2: Set Up Google Voice or Google Fi

Open the Google Home app.
Tap Home.
Select All Devices.
Press and hold your speaker or display.
Tap Settings.
Select Communication.
Tap Call Providers.
Choose Google Voice or Google Fi.
Follow the setup instructions.

Step 3: Enable Personal Results

Personal Results allow Google Assistant to access your contacts for calling.

For Gemini

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Gemini for Home.
Select Personal Results.
Enable Personal Results.

For Google Assistant

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Google Assistant.
Select Personal Results.
Enable Personal Results.

Step 4: Set Up Voice Match

Voice Match allows multiple household members to use their own contacts.

Benefits

Personalized calling
Individual contacts
Personalized Assistant responses

To enable:

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Choose Voice Match.
Follow the setup instructions.

Step 5: Verify Your Contacts

Your contacts must be stored correctly for calling to work.

Best Practices

Use unique names.
Include first and last names.
Add phone numbers.
Remove duplicate contacts.

Example

Good:

John Smith

Bad:

John

Set Up Household Contacts

Household Contacts allow anyone in the home to call selected contacts from speakers and displays.

Examples:

Mom
Dad
Grandparents
Caregivers
Emergency Contacts

To manage Household Contacts:

Google Home

→ Home Settings

→ Communication

→ Household Contacts

Turn On Only Ring When Home

This feature prevents incoming calls from ringing your devices when nobody is home.

Enable Only Ring When Home

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Communication.
Select Device & Call Settings.
Tap Only Ring When Home.
Complete setup.

Requirements

Presence Sensing enabled
Phone location enabled

Turn On Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb temporarily blocks:

Incoming calls
Broadcast messages
Reminders
Notifications

Enable Do Not Disturb

Open Google Home.
Select the device.
Open Settings.
Enable Do Not Disturb.

Enable or Disable Incoming Calls

Google Meet supports incoming calls on compatible devices.

Manage Incoming Calls

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Communication.
Select Video & Voice Apps.
Enable or disable calling for individual devices.

Remove a Calling Provider

Remove Google Voice or Google Fi

Open Google Home.
Tap Profile Picture.
Select Home Settings.
Tap Communication.
Select Call Providers.
Disconnect the provider.

Common Troubleshooting

Contacts Not Available

Verify:

Personal Results enabled
Voice Match enabled
Contact sync completed
Contact contains a phone number

Calls Not Ringing

Verify:

Do Not Disturb is off
Only Ring When Home settings are correct
Device is online
Google Meet is linked

Cannot Receive Calls

Verify:

Google Meet calling is configured
Incoming calls are enabled
Device supports calling

Quick Reference

Enable Calling

Google Home

→ Home Settings

→ Communication

→ Video & Voice Apps

→ Google Meet

Enable Personal Results

→ Home Settings

→ Personal Results

Enable Voice Match

→ Home Settings

→ Voice Match

Manage Household Contacts

→ Home Settings

→ Communication

→ Household Contacts