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Understanding WIFI Calling
WiFi Calling on Android is a feature that allows you to make and receive phone calls, as well as send and receive SMS, on your Android smartphone via a Wi-Fi connection instead of via a direct network connection.
It is particularly handy when you find yourself in an area where there is poor or no network coverage but you have WiFi access. Using WiFi calling will allow you make voice calls and SMS as if you are within network coverage area.
While it uses a wi-fi connection, it is a network-dependent feature, so your wireless carrier or mobile operator has to support it for you to be able to use it. Once you have confirmed that your carrier supports it and your phone has the feature, you can set it up and use it. In this video, I demonstrate how to setup and use Wifi Calling on Android.
How to setup Wi-Fi Calling on Samsung phone
Open the Phone app on your Samsung smartphone, and tap the three dots in the top-right corner. Select Settings to open the Call settings page. You will find the Wi-Fi Calling option on that page. Toggle it on and the feature is activated.
How to setup Wi-Fi Calling on Xiaomi/Redmi phones
Make sure that your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network and also make sure that VoLTE is enabled. Then follow the below steps:
- Go to Settings -> SIM Cards & Mobile Networks.
- Tap on the SIM card for which you want to enable Wi-Fi calling.
- Make sure the Use VoLTE option is enabled. If not, enable it.
- Upon scrolling down you will find an option called Make Calls using Wi-Fi.
- Enable it and the feature is activated and ready for use.
