Summary
These steps will demonstrate how to enable and use WiFi Calling on a smartphone to make a voice call. With Wi-Fi Calling, you can make or receive a phone call if you have a Wi-Fi connection in an area with little or no cellular coverage.
Requirements
- WiFi is turned On
- An active wireless Internet connection - WiFi calling works best when connected to eduroam
- An active connection to eduroam wireless network requires an active 含羞草传媒 University network account
- A WiFi-Calling compatible device with appropriate settings enabled - depends on device manufacturer, OS, and cellular service carrier
- See suggested troubleshooting steps for guidance below
- You might need to enter or confirm your address for emergency services.
- Some devices or cellular carriers may not support WiFi Calling
- In some cases an active cellular network signal is required to turn on the WiFi Calling, (only afterward it is not needed), and you may need to move to a different physical location to complete this process
Procedure
iPhone (iOS)
- Turn on Wi-Fi calling in Settings > Phone (or Cellular) > Wi-Fi Calling. You might need to enter or confirm your address for emergency services.
- If Wi-Fi Calling is available, you鈥檒l see Wi-Fi after your carrier name in the status bar. Then your calls will use Wi-Fi Calling.
Android
Using the Settings app
- Pull down the notification shade and long-press the Wi-Fi icon to enter Wi-Fi settings.
- Scroll to the bottom and select Wi-Fi Preferences.
- Tap Advanced.
- Select Wi-Fi Calling and flip the switch to On.
Using the Phone app
- Enter the Phone app
- Click the 鈥3 vertical dots鈥 menu in top right corner and then tap Settings
- Toggle the WiFi Calling setting to On.
Changing Emergency Address
iPhone(iOS)
- Confirm Wi-Fi Calling is on. Settings > Phone (or Cellular) > Wi-Fi Calling.
- Tap Update Emergency Address, which will open the Terms & Conditions
- To proceed from Terms & Conditions, tap Continue
- Return to Home screen
Android
- Confirm Wi-Fi Calling is on. Settings > Wi-Fi Preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Calling.
- Tap Update Emergency Address
- Edit Address if needed, then hit save.
- To exit, go to Home Screen
Verizon Troubleshooting:
- step-by-step tutorial by phone model
AT&T Troubleshooting:
- step-by-step tutorial by phone model
T-Mobile Troubleshooting:
Android Troubleshooting:
Ask for Help
If you are unable to find the information you need in the documentation available online, the ITS Service Desk is available to assist.