[access-uk] Re: Calls to most UK numbers (including mobiles) are now free using Google Home. Yes, free as in cost-free not just hands free.

  • From: "Jackie Brown" <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2018 14:14:37 -0000

Hi Iain

Yes indeed.  These devices are game-changers for us in a seriously useful
way.

Kind regards,

Jackie Brown
Email: Jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx
Check out my website: www.thebrownsplace.info
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Iain Lackie
Sent: 07 March 2018 13:24
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Calls to most UK numbers (including mobiles) are
now free using Google Home. Yes, free as in cost-free not just hands free.

The access to Google's business directory is potentially very useful. We
have just used the call facility to call the vet to check if our dog food
order has arrived. The only hiccup I had was having to import my contacts
into Google contacts.

Iain

On 7 Mar 2018, at 12:47 pm, Jackie Brown <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

It is worth saying that if you want to use this service, your own number
is initially withheld unless you go into the Google Home app and put your
mobile number in so that the other person sees it.  I've done this and
calling someone works a treat.  I think that while there will be people who
feel it is gimmicky, there is a real purpose for those perhaps living alone
who could have a fall and require help from a relative.  The beauty of this
over Alexa is that you don't have to call other Google Home owners, you can
ring anyone.

Kind regards,

Jackie Brown
Email: Jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx
Check out my website: www.thebrownsplace.info Follow me on Twitter: 
@thebrownsplace Skype name: thejackmate


-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On ;
Behalf Of Jonathan H
Sent: 07 March 2018 11:45
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Calls to most UK numbers (including mobiles) are
now free using Google Home. Yes, free as in cost-free not just hands free.

Barry Hill wrote:

One thing I can't find on that article is how to answer a call using
Google Home.  How is it done, please?

Not possible yet, I'm afraid. From the FAQ:

"Can I call other Google Homes?
No, this is currently not possible as we do not support incoming calls but
you can call the phones of friends, families and businesses."

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