How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone and Android Device

If you’re in a place with weak signal but a good internet connection, How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone and Android Device. When you use Wi-Fi to make a call or send a text, the person on the other end will see your cell phone number.

Wi-Fi calling means that calls are made and received through the internet instead of a cell phone service. As long as you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, you can use Wi-Fi calling to make voice calls, video calls, and text messages. This works for both domestic and international calls.

Whether or not you can use Wi-Fi calling depends on your cell phone provider and the type of phone you have. You need a phone that can use HD Voice and have it turned on. So, if you have trouble getting a signal at home or at work, switch to Wi-Fi calling for calls that are clear and high-quality. Let’s look at how you can use your Android or iOS phone’s Wi-Fi calling feature.

Enable Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone 

Wi-Fi calling is available on iPhones made after the iPhone 5c (2013). But your carrier must also be able to use it. Here, Apple lists the wireless carriers and the features that each one supports.

1. Go to Settings, Phone, and tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
2. Toggle on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.
3. When it is available, you will see Wi-Fi next to your carrier’s name in the status bar of your iPhone.

You can also set up Wi-Fi calling on an iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac by connecting them through your iPhone. Here’s how:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings, Phone, and tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
2. Toggle on Add Wi-Fi Calling for Other Devices.
3. Go to Settings, Phone, and tap on Calls on Other Devices.
4. Toggle on Allow Calls on Other Devices and then toggle on any listed device below that you want to make Wi-Fi calls on.
5. If it’s an iPad or iPod Touch you connected, go to Settings, FaceTime on that device, and toggle on Calls From iPhone.
6. If it’s a Mac, open the FaceTime app and click FaceTime, Preferences, and toggle on Calls from iPhone.

Turn on Wi-Fi Calling On Android 

Your phone will use a Wi-Fi signal instead of a weak cell signal, but you can choose which one to use. Since Android phones are different, there is no one set of steps that will work for all of them. You can always change the settings by searching for “Wi-Fi Calling” in your search bar.

1. Open the Settings app on your device
2. Tap “Networks & Internet” or “Connections,” depending on your Android device.
3. Tap “Mobile network.” Depending on your device, “Wi-Fi Calling” may be an option here, without the need to first go to “Mobile network.”
4. Tap “Advanced.”
5. Tap “Wi-Fi Calling.” Toggle it on.
6. Update your emergency address, which lets emergency services know where your home is if you make a 911 call. If cellular service is available, your phone will bypass the Wi-Fi signal for your own safety.

Benefits of Wi-fi Calling

• Cost-effective: It can be expensive to use cellular data to call and text. With OpenPhone’s WiFi calling service, you can text and call US and Canadian numbers for free and pay less to call other countries.
• No need to buy more devices: You don’t have to spend money on more devices. You can use a WiFi connection to call with a second number on your computer or cell phone.
• Boosts the battery life of your phone: When roaming is turned on, your phone’s battery dies quickly. WiFi calling gets rid of the need to roam, which makes the battery last longer.
• Enables you to take a local number with you wherever you go: WiFi calling gives you a local number when you’re travelling or living abroad, so you can still use your US or Canadian phone number to make calls.
• Makes communication easier: The best VoIP phone system providers have features like shared numbers and automated texts that save you time and let everyone on your team listen in on conversations.

FAQ

Do both phones need Wi-Fi for Wi-Fi calling

No extra apps need to be downloaded, and only the person who wants to make a call over WiFi needs to turn on the feature. The other person can still use a cellular network.

Why can’t I activate Wi-Fi calling on my Android phone

Here are some things that could stop Wi-Fi calling from working: In your phone’s settings, Wi-Fi calling is turned off. You can’t connect to a Wi-Fi network. When the network connection is strong enough to make and receive calls, your device will choose that connection over Wi-Fi.

Can you call an iPhone with an Android

If you want to video chat with a friend or coworker, but you have an Android phone and they have an iPhone, don’t give up! Video calling from Android to iPhone is not only possible, but also easy. If the iPhone user has iOS 15 or later, you can even use FaceTime.

Should you leave Wi-Fi calling on all the time

Keeping Wi-Fi calling on is a good idea if you want to make sure you get the best signal possible when you talk on your cell phone. If you use a public Wi-Fi network, like at a café or hotel, the signal strength might not be as strong as it is at home.

Why are some phones not compatible with Wi-Fi calling

If your cell phone service provider doesn’t offer Wi-Fi calling in your area, it won’t work. In the same way, your cell phone company should support your Android phone. For example, the network provider for my Pixel 2 XL doesn’t offer Wi-Fi calling. So, make sure your device and network are compatible.