What is Google Voice?
Google Voice provides a single phone number that connects all your devices, eliminating the need for multiple numbers. It's tied to you, not a specific phone or location, offering unparalleled flexibility.
Simplify your phone usage, manage voicemails like emails, customize your caller experience, and much more. Google Voice works seamlessly with mobile phones, desk phones, and VoIP lines. Best of all, there's nothing to download or install!
How Google Voice Works
Google Voice uses smart technology to route your calls efficiently. You can define which phones ring based on who's calling. Plus, you can even 'ListenIn' to voicemail before answering!
If you're on a Google Voice call, the system recognizes it and uses call waiting to reach you on the phone you're currently using. Please note: Google Voice is currently available only in the U.S.
Getting Started with Google Voice
To set up Google Voice, you'll need an existing or new Google account. You'll also require a touch-tone phone and the following on your computer:
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, Mac, or Linux. Web Browser: Firefox 3 and above, or Google Chrome. You'll also need Flash 8 or above. Check your Flash version at the Adobe Flash Player page.
“Google Voice simplifies communication, putting you in control with a single, versatile number.
Google Voice User
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Chrome Extension
Access Google Voice features directly from your Chrome browser. Click-to-call and quick message access.
Android App
Manage your calls, texts, and voicemails on the go with the Google Voice Android app.
What's New in Google Voice?
Recent updates include a toolbar button that displays the number of unread messages in your Google Voice inbox.
You can also trigger audible alerts for new messages (can be turned off in extension options) and access your recent messages with transcripts and voicemail playback. You can also initiate calls and send text messages by typing any number or contact name and make numbers clickable on websites.