Make calls over Wi-Fi

If you have a Designed for Fi phone: Connect to Wi-Fi and make a call with the phone dialer.

If you have a Compatible with Fi device: Learn how to use your own phone with Google Fi.

If you have trouble making Wi-Fi calls: Make sure the Google Fi app is updated. To check:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play app .
2. Search for Google Fi.
3. Next to the app icon, tap Update.

When you make a call:

• If both Wi-Fi and cellular are available: Google Fi routes your call over whichever one gives you the best experience.
• If you start a call on Wi-Fi and your connection weakens or drops: Google Fi automatically continues your call over a mobile network if one is available.

To use Wi-Fi only:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, tap Settings .
2. Make sure that your Android device is connected to Wi-Fi.
3. Turn on Airplane mode.

Tip: To use cellular service again, turn off Airplane mode.

To figure out if your call is connected over Wi-Fi, at the top of the screen, check for Wi-Fi and the name of the network you're connected to.

Important: Calls to 911 over Wi-Fi operate differently than traditional calls to 911. Learn more about calls to 911 over Wi-Fi.

In most places you go in the world, you can make a call with Wi-Fi. The country you call may have different rates for Wi-Fi calls. These rates are the same as when you call from the US.

You’re not charged for calls to US numbers over Wi-Fi since they’re included in your plan.

Learn how to use your phone outside the US.