how works Google Voice

Google Voice works by providing a virtual phone number that routes calls, texts, and voicemail through the Internet. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

 Sign Up and Set Up:

• Create an Account: To use Google Voice, you need a Google account. Once you have one, you can sign up for Google Voice via the web or mobile app.
• Choose a Phone Number: Google will let you select a virtual phone number based on your location (area code). This number becomes your primary Google Voice number for making and receiving calls or texts.
• Link to Other Numbers: You can link your Google Voice number to your existing mobile or landline numbers, allowing calls to your Google Voice number to be forwarded to these linked devices.

 Making and Receiving Calls:

• Outgoing Calls: You can make calls using the Google Voice app (on mobile) or website (on desktop). If you’re using a computer, the call happens through your internet connection (VoIP). If you’re using a mobile phone, you can choose to have the call made through your mobile carrier or Google Voice’s internet-based system.
• Incoming Calls: Calls to your Google Voice number can ring on multiple devices. Depending on your settings, you can answer these calls on your mobile phone, landline, or directly through the Google Voice app on a computer.

 Texting:

• Send and Receive Texts: You can send and receive SMS messages via the Google Voice app or the web. The service operates much like any messaging app, allowing you to send texts from your Google Voice number.

. Voicemail:

• Custom Voicemail: Google Voice comes with voicemail features that let you customize your greeting.
• Voicemail Transcription: When someone leaves a voicemail, Google Voice transcribes the message and sends it to you as text (in the app or via email), making it easier to read and respond.

 Call Forwarding:

• You can set Google Voice to forward calls to your existing mobile or landline numbers. When someone calls your Google Voice number, the call can be routed to one or more of your linked phones, giving you flexibility in answering calls from different locations.

 International and Domestic Calling:

• Domestic Calls: Calls within the U.S. and Canada are free.
• International Calls: Google Voice offers low rates for international calls. You can top up your account with credits to make these calls.

Cross-Device Access:

• Mobile App: The Google Voice app is available for both Android and iOS devices. You can make calls, send texts, and check voicemail from your phone.
• Web Interface: You can also access Google Voice from a web browser on your computer, making it easy to manage calls, texts, and voicemail from any device with internet access.

Additional Features:

• Do Not Disturb Mode: You can set Google Voice to “Do Not Disturb” mode, where it won’t ring your devices, and all calls will go straight to voicemail.
• Call Screening: You can screen calls before answering, and hearing the caller’s name or message before deciding to pick up.
• Spam Filtering: Google Voice uses Google’s advanced spam detection to filter unwanted calls and texts automatically.

Summary of How It Works:

• You create a Google Voice account and get a virtual phone number.
• The service works over the Internet, allowing you to make and receive calls, texts, and voicemails from your mobile phone, computer, or tablet.
• You can forward your Google Voice number to your existing phone numbers and receive calls from anywhere.
• It offers features like voicemail transcription, call screening, and low-cost international calling, all accessible from a simple interface.

In essence, Google Voice acts as a flexible communication hub, combining phone, text, and voicemail services across multiple devices.