How to use WiFi calling on your iPhone

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
  • Have you ever heard someone mention Wi-Fi calling? Don't know what that is? Don't worry. In this episode of GeniusLounge, we give you the details on what Wi-Fi calling is, and how to get it set up on your iPhone. What is Wi-Fi calling? How do I use Wi-Fi calling?
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:15 What is WiFi Calling?
    01:30 WiFi Calling tuning - Surprise! It just works!
    01:47 Why do I need WiFi Calling?
    02:00 How to enable WiFi Calling
    03:28 Physical Address for Emergencies
    03:41 Outro
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Комментарии • 178

  • @eddiecastillo7939
    @eddiecastillo7939 3 года назад +49

    I appreciate you taking the time and going slowly on explaining on how to set up wifi calling thank you very helpful

  • @melissasmith5815
    @melissasmith5815 4 года назад +20

    Thank you. My husband TRIED to explain this to me, but until he sent your video I had no clue what he was talking about! Thank you!

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад +5

      So glad that it was helpful for you!

  • @choo22choo
    @choo22choo 3 года назад +144

    Jump to 2 minutes if you just want to know how to do it.

    • @otniellopez5391
      @otniellopez5391 2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Ahlivegarden
      @Ahlivegarden Год назад +3

      Ur a Saint

    • @scottwood799
      @scottwood799 Год назад +2

      Thx wish someone would do this all the time can't stand all the BS they do for nothing

    • @ryuurev
      @ryuurev Год назад +2

      Thanks lol

    • @gavindabeast728
      @gavindabeast728 Год назад +1

      Lmfaooooo I went to 2 minutes and it said “ now if you wanna learn”😂

  • @kimberleytramper8966
    @kimberleytramper8966 4 года назад +6

    Excellent video. Most people talk so fast and tell you to click on things fast so that you can’t keep up with them. Yours was clear and and easy to follow. Thanks!

  • @Fritzlar36
    @Fritzlar36 4 года назад +10

    Got myself an iphone and this was helpful to know how to use this feature in my settings to connect to the wifi in my home. Thanks!

  • @alinebatri
    @alinebatri 2 года назад +4

    Amazing information, I wasn’t sure about being charged, but since I was on airplane mode as well just to be safe (to avoid a surprising bill) will be using this feature when traveling!!! Thanks a million times!!!

  • @jesusguerrero6385
    @jesusguerrero6385 4 месяца назад +1

    THANK YOU for explaining that it’ll automatically connect from wifi to cell tower if u leave ur home! Many Blessings! 🙏🏽

  • @user-dc4hc7em3s
    @user-dc4hc7em3s Месяц назад

    Thanks for explaining this feature safe no charge to use.

  • @kahlibra10
    @kahlibra10 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for being thorough and brief!

  • @WinnablePanda
    @WinnablePanda Год назад +1

    Thanks! That told me everything I needed to know! So glad you made this video.

  • @ceeell5772
    @ceeell5772 Год назад +1

    Excellent!! I had no feaking idea!!!!!! I have terrible cell service where I live and boom! This came up! Thank you!

  • @marianswift4851
    @marianswift4851 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much you deserve so much more subscribers

  • @HULK1979ful
    @HULK1979ful Год назад

    Amazing and super easy explanation 👏🏻
    Thank you

  • @petes9140
    @petes9140 3 года назад +1

    Great tips thank you...

  • @stevehannon9979
    @stevehannon9979 4 года назад

    Very helpful thanks

  • @andrewwalker1936
    @andrewwalker1936 Год назад

    Thanks this was super useful information that all cell carriers should advise. 👍🏾

  • @madisonbolling6244
    @madisonbolling6244 4 года назад +2

    This is very helpful

  • @tobytoby60
    @tobytoby60 2 года назад

    Thank you, You helped us a lot. Very good video.

  • @richardwhitfill5253
    @richardwhitfill5253 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. I have to use wi fi calling because I am out of range for cell towers. Richard in Dallas

  • @yurimajimenez4784
    @yurimajimenez4784 Год назад

    thank you, easy to follow!

  • @georgefortlauderdale
    @georgefortlauderdale Год назад

    Thank you

  • @Hantot
    @Hantot Год назад

    Thank you very much you are doing a great job my friend

  • @walkermoreau2988
    @walkermoreau2988 Год назад

    Thank you genius lounge for this Tutorial

  • @lyricalhealer
    @lyricalhealer 3 года назад

    Very helpful.

  • @kaybergmann5222
    @kaybergmann5222 2 года назад

    I like that you made it easy to understand by speaking slowly with simple vocabulary.

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

      Thanks Kay. Hope it helped.
      Cheers,
      Matt

  • @B1G_ChUnG5
    @B1G_ChUnG5 10 месяцев назад

    Thank god for this. I have been getting dropped calls like crazy. I have the worst signal here at home. The more you know!

  • @norm435
    @norm435 2 года назад

    Nice video! Very clear instructions!

  • @joesurfdog
    @joesurfdog 3 года назад +1

    super easy thank you so much. i now am subscribed to your channel

  • @princebadi5528
    @princebadi5528 2 года назад +1

    That's a very good video with explanation .

  • @adamnugent2137
    @adamnugent2137 Год назад

    thank you sir for the excellent video.

  • @yamkelamafoco6528
    @yamkelamafoco6528 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @eddyb2001
    @eddyb2001 2 года назад

    Saved my sanity trying to get my mom to do this! Thank YOU

  • @jonathanwright7991
    @jonathanwright7991 6 месяцев назад

    AT&T still wants to get a call to enable it. Wtvr. Great vid.

  • @Robertnight888
    @Robertnight888 2 года назад

    Hope it works thanks

  • @maxy7701
    @maxy7701 3 года назад +2

    Love from India ❤️

  • @xinyuzhang
    @xinyuzhang 2 года назад

    Man I really like this helpful video, and I HATE ATT!!!

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

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      Check out this page: www.visible.com/get/V6G9F

  • @tawnw
    @tawnw 6 лет назад +10

    The beard looks great 👍🏻

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @noneno2321
      @noneno2321 3 года назад

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  • @Robertnight888
    @Robertnight888 2 года назад

    Just getting second hand apple iPhone 6s. I hope it does wifi calling?

  • @GutsAndGall
    @GutsAndGall 3 года назад +1

    I think what is missing is the most obvious question. I assume you then just make a call as you normally would? You don't have to do it through the carrier app, or anything like that?

  • @inverse6530
    @inverse6530 4 года назад +3

    I’m your 700th subscriber

  • @Mario-xr3jo
    @Mario-xr3jo 3 года назад

    Nice piece of info.
    Can I make wifi calls to friends abroad? Does the person I am wifi calling have to have this feature on, too?

  • @Mebmedia
    @Mebmedia 4 года назад

    What if your with Sasktel? Can you still get it?

  • @ansmfella
    @ansmfella Год назад

    So, if my iPhone doesn't have "wifi calling" option appear in settings at all, does that mean is not supported by my carrier? I see "allow calls on other devices" which seems to use wifi.. would that be a way? Thanks for your time

  • @haybusahaybusa6457
    @haybusahaybusa6457 3 года назад +1

    can you get charge in wifi calling international ?

  • @mahmut822
    @mahmut822 2 года назад

    hi i have ip-8 and my friend have ip-12 but both no have Wifi Calling options why do you have any idea?

  • @miekenhohmann8545
    @miekenhohmann8545 3 года назад

    Hello , I like to get a smartwatch for Emergency calls only with WiFi do I need to connect it to me iPhone XR ,I do not like to get a sin card , what is my best BUY, I,M very confused , what would work for me , I live in south Ontario Canada

  • @amberpedraza1457
    @amberpedraza1457 4 года назад +5

    Hi I just got a iPhone SE 2020 from metro. I keep turning on my WiFi calling and it turns off

    • @khiefai
      @khiefai 3 года назад

      Did you fix it

  • @samrothstein2
    @samrothstein2 4 года назад

    iphone said I have to contact T-Mobile so it didnt work. How do u get around that?

  • @jorgeguzman6086
    @jorgeguzman6086 7 месяцев назад

    I have wifi calling on I stay in Mexico rn and every time I’m on a call it’ll last a bit and get call failed like everytime should I turn it off because it gets annoying having to call back everytime will that help

  • @user-kx1uw4ic9o
    @user-kx1uw4ic9o 3 года назад +1

    Hi thanks for the information but when we use WiFi calling would we get chared

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 года назад +1

      Generally, carriers don't charge more for wifi calling, as it eases up on the pressure of the cell towers. But know that if you've got a certain number of call minutes that's limited, it will likely still count against that. Best to check with your carrier.

    • @user-kx1uw4ic9o
      @user-kx1uw4ic9o 3 года назад +1

      @@GeniusLounge thank you for your response

  • @allenbernstein2338
    @allenbernstein2338 3 года назад

    I had difficulty finding information on this feature. Even when I did, it was not clear. This video made the feature perfectly clear.

  • @eliteshots7389
    @eliteshots7389 6 лет назад +1

    Dude your so professional at RUclips. I would think you would have 200,000 subs to 1,000,000. Subscribed and liked.

  • @777Aharon
    @777Aharon 2 года назад +1

    Does it only work on home WiFi?

  • @tanagrigg7366
    @tanagrigg7366 Год назад +1

    Hi. I followed your instructions. WIFI calling is "on", however, nothing came up saying WIFI is enabled by my carrier, which is Verizon.

  • @garylillich
    @garylillich 7 месяцев назад

    WIFI CALLING is wonderful when do not want to use either carrier.
    How do we know when we are using WIFI calling? If the WIFI goes off, prefer not to make a call

  • @josephdavis5288
    @josephdavis5288 3 года назад

    I like it I like I likiettee

  • @vinyassrgowda5559
    @vinyassrgowda5559 4 года назад

    Can we use wifi Hotspot on different device to iPhone for wifi calling

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад

      Yes, a wifi hotspot would work if you need to use WiFi calling.

  • @marctemura2017
    @marctemura2017 2 года назад

    👍😊

  • @davidcampos9574
    @davidcampos9574 Год назад

    Will WiFi calling will work if you are at the the different countries?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад

      If you are connected with wifi, there is a good chance you'll be able to call while out of the country. However, it might be easier and guaranteed to not get hit with out of country roaming charges if you use a service like Signal, WhatsApp, or FaceTime Audio. (But you should still watch your wifi data, because that's where those calls will be routed)

  • @vinyassrgowda5559
    @vinyassrgowda5559 4 года назад

    Can we use wifi calling on 3g network or airplane mode

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад

      You can use WiFi Calling in Airplane mode, yes. But it is only available while connected to a WiFi network, not over cellular.

  • @kennady001
    @kennady001 4 года назад

    I’m using I6 but can’t use WiFi calling it’s a network feature or mobile feature

  • @suehelenvasquez2932
    @suehelenvasquez2932 3 года назад

    Can this wifi calling work when you travel out of the US?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 года назад

      Generally, yes, but it depends on the carrier.

  • @14kamilya
    @14kamilya 3 месяца назад

    So does it work when the phone off cox y would we need this if the phone on??

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 месяца назад

      I think you’re asking if you’re using cox mobile, why would you need to turn on WiFi calling.
      Because even if you’re using cox mobile, it would be using cell towers to get service to your phone, not your cable internet provided by cox.
      This would allow you to use the WiFi in your home (or anywhere really) to make and receive calls.
      You don’t have to use it, but if it’s an option, it doesn’t hurt anything.

  • @ramenramrod
    @ramenramrod 2 года назад

    I was connected to WiFi network but I still got charged for roaming. I also use T-Mobile.

  • @regmitchell797
    @regmitchell797 Год назад

    do I have to have a sim card for this to work

  • @oguzoguz4686
    @oguzoguz4686 4 года назад

    Doesnt work overseas. I have turn the wifi calling on but still, I can not make any photo calls or receive text messages. Weird.

  • @candicem9197
    @candicem9197 4 года назад +1

    If the person phone off and they WiFi can I call that person.

  • @valalston9783
    @valalston9783 2 года назад

    My Wi-Fi but it won't click over don't know what to do about it

  • @genefulghum7549
    @genefulghum7549 4 года назад

    Do you have to have Wi-Fi calling on to hook up to a drone so you can fly it and control it.

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад +1

      Nope. Those are completely separate things. WiFi Calling allows you to make phone calls over WiFi. The Drone may have WiFi that you need to connect to to be able to control it, but that has nothing to do with this feature.

    • @genefulghum7549
      @genefulghum7549 4 года назад

      @@GeniusLounge ok thanks for the info.

  • @adoreeariii1145
    @adoreeariii1145 4 года назад

    If I don't have service will it still work over wifi ??

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад

      As long as you're *paying* for service, yes.
      As in: your hotel is in the middle of nowhere, so cell signal is poor, but they have wifi.

  • @Rob2068
    @Rob2068 Год назад

    Any relation to Colonel Sam Troutman?

  • @littlejoe2010
    @littlejoe2010 Год назад

    So if your payment plan is pay-as-you-go. Is there still a charge?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад

      You still have to pay for service
      This just helps make sure you have good service if you’re in a place where there’s poor cell signal but good WiFi

  • @nateatate8391
    @nateatate8391 3 года назад +2

    Why does it take me to a website and won’t turn on?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 года назад

      This is likely because you may be required to provide an E911 address. Once that's updated, you should be able to enable the feature.
      www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/voip-and-911-service#:~:text=FCC%20E911%20rules,in%20most%20cases%2C%20location%20information.

  • @servantsoldier5207
    @servantsoldier5207 2 года назад

    At my residence T-Mobile signal are very weak, so I’m turning on WiFi calling to see if it works at my residence. Shall I keep WiFi calling turn on regardless of my location ?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

      Yes. It's intended to be an assist for when cell service isn't great.

  • @ea4602
    @ea4602 2 года назад

    How do I put a phone number in for wifi

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

      You have to have a paid plan through a carrier to be able to use WiFi calling.

  • @findingmywaynow
    @findingmywaynow Год назад

    Can I call someone in the USA while I'm abroad via WiFi calling and not incur international charges? Does the person I'm calling need to be using WiFi calling as well for it to work? Thank-you!

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад

      It really depends on how your carrier handles things.
      They wouldn’t need to be using Wi-Fi calling.
      But it would probably be easier to do something like using FaceTime audio or signal to make the calls. And it would be advisable to be connected to Wi-Fi, too, so that you don’t get hit with extra data charges.

  • @sophiebrown3899
    @sophiebrown3899 4 года назад +1

    I don’t have cellular

  • @MrGagalilMonster
    @MrGagalilMonster 4 года назад

    I’ve been looking for videos like this thank you! Yet I was wondering does this also work in another country?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад +1

      It really depends on your mobile carrier. But most do allow calling over WiFi from other countries. Because really it doesn't take any additional effort on their part to make it happen.

    • @MrGagalilMonster
      @MrGagalilMonster 4 года назад

      Genius Lounge thank you.

  • @Special_Ed522
    @Special_Ed522 Год назад

    Next time make the letters bigger so we can actually see them

  • @tubularguynine
    @tubularguynine Год назад

    Will WiFi calling work if you've ran out of minutes on a pre-paid plan?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад +1

      I'm not certain. That's determined by the carrier. Probably not. If that's the case I would use an app like Signal, WhatsApp or FaceTime Audio if you need to make calls to others. Note: the person you're calling will need the same app installed and be registered.

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 11 месяцев назад

    O dont jave "cellular" under settings.

  • @rozhgar9178
    @rozhgar9178 Год назад

    I have iPhone 10 pro sxmax doesn’t have this option

  • @superk1186
    @superk1186 Год назад

    Every time I tried to enable Wi-Fi calling it says you need to contact your carrier

  • @lacksackhackback
    @lacksackhackback Год назад

    2:05 tut

  • @KingSupaBoii
    @KingSupaBoii 10 месяцев назад

    So wait. It’s called wifi-calling , but you don’t have to be actually connected to any wifi NETWORK? Idk am I slow ? Lol

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  10 месяцев назад +1

      You do need to be connected to WiFi. You don’t have to be connected to cell service.

  • @GlockJ
    @GlockJ 2 года назад

    Is it free wifi calling

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

      WiFi calling is usually free with a paid cellular plan. It uses your wifi to make calls. If you're looking to make free calls without a cell plan, you might want to look into Google Voice.

  • @kaceyhernandez4100
    @kaceyhernandez4100 3 года назад

    What if cellular data is not working ?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 года назад +1

      For wifi calls, it doesn't matter if cellular isn't working. Your calls will go through the wifi connection.

  • @_nocturnal._0
    @_nocturnal._0 2 года назад

    It says contact my carrier when I try to enable it

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  2 года назад

      You may need to log in online to your phone account, and enable it. Or call the carrier to ask them to enable it.

  • @patdunn188
    @patdunn188 4 года назад

    Why does my Wi-Fi calling go off in the house sometimes?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад

      It depends on the carrier. If you have a stronger connection with cellular, it won't use Wi-Fi calling. But also your phone will do a check to see if Wi-Fi calling will work before using it (even if you've got it toggled on)

  • @ryancho5706
    @ryancho5706 4 года назад

    it doesnt show up for mine help plzzz

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад

      You might need to check.your version of iOS, and make sure that your carrier supports it.
      Check this article to be sure: support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032

  • @Chasarbo
    @Chasarbo Год назад

    I have AT&T and tried to get wifi calling. It took me to the 911 page and I entered my address and it tells me it’s not a valid address. What do I do now?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад

      That’s a good question, might need to talk to AT&T

    • @Chasarbo
      @Chasarbo Год назад

      @@GeniusLounge I did speak with them and they straightened it out! I do want to thank you for the information that you gave on RUclips! It was very informative!

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  Год назад

      @@Chasarbo Oh great! So glad to hear that.

  • @steelwheels4613
    @steelwheels4613 2 месяца назад

    So does wifi calling mean I can call long distance for free????

  • @empenraged3311
    @empenraged3311 Год назад

    Wi-Fi calling isn’t there for me

  • @lastsaiyan226
    @lastsaiyan226 2 года назад

    2:08

  • @maxsastrillas85
    @maxsastrillas85 3 года назад

    Available on prepaid subscribers?

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  3 года назад

      I'm currently using visible (a subsidiary of Verizon) and WiFi calling works great

    • @supacoop5600
      @supacoop5600 Год назад

      @@GeniusLounge yes

  • @marianswift4851
    @marianswift4851 4 года назад +2

    Androids just don’t know they got it a lot easier

  • @dadamonkee
    @dadamonkee Год назад

    It doesn’t work for me

  • @axftyh
    @axftyh 4 года назад +3

    So can I use it if my phone bill not paid or nah? Lol

    • @GeniusLounge
      @GeniusLounge  4 года назад +2

      No. If your service has been disconnected, you wouldn't be able to use WiFi calling. As long as you have WiFi, though, you could use FaceTime, FaceTime Audio, Google Duo, Skype, or a range of other VoIP (Voice Over IP) solutions.

  • @carolebersole4025
    @carolebersole4025 2 года назад

    I have to turn off my AT&T cellular data to force Wifi calling, otherwise it won't work. And then turn cellular data back on when I leave this Wifi network, ie in my car. I could never get this to work without this critical step and no one ever mentions this. Good video otherwise, thanks.

  • @matthewlerma3626
    @matthewlerma3626 3 года назад

    Bruh it says contact at&t