Until now, Gemini could initiate calls, but users still had to handle the actual conversation themselves. With the new “Call Me” feature, the AI assistant is now ready to take care of that too. Google announced the soft launch on November 24, 2026, in a post on the official Pixel Community. The new feature is not to be confused with Google’s existing “Agentic Calling”. Google has been able to use this feature to call businesses since 2025. So far, however, it has only worked for certain requests made via Google Search or AI mode, such as checking product availability, rather than for freely formulated calling activities directly in the Gemini app.
With the Call to Me feature, Gemini should be able to check product availability, request quotes, make reservations, navigate phone menus, and wait on hold, among other things. Google lists these examples on its official support page. In principle, however, the new AI calling feature appears to be usable for any phone call that is not included in the list of excluded call types. For example, Gemini is not allowed to make emergency or marketing calls, or complete payments. Credit card numbers, passwords and health information should not be shared either.
Gemini identifies itself as an AI and records the call
Before the call, the app shows which number will be dialed and what information Gemini will need to provide or request during the conversation. Once users confirm this, Gemini takes the virtual phone. At the beginning of the conversation Gemini introduces itself to the person being called as the user’s AI assistant and informs them that the call is being recorded. Users can follow the conversation through a live transcript or listen to it. They should also be able to take over the call at any time.
After the call, Gemini provides a summary, while the transcription and recording would be accessible in the Phone app. According to Google, transcriptions are stored on the company’s servers, while audio recordings are only stored on the device. Neither should be used to train your AI models. It remains to be seen how recipients will react to such calls. Especially in the beginning, companies may refuse to talk to an AI or ask to talk directly to the user.
Launching on Pixel 11, initially only in the US
Google is gradually rolling out “Call for me” as an early preview. The feature requires a Pixel 11 with a US SIM, a Google AI subscription, the public beta of the Phone app, and English as the device language. Users must be at least 18 years old and reside in the United States. Geminis can currently only call US phone numbers. Google also mentions a daily call limit but doesn’t specify the exact number. It is not yet known if and when the feature will also be available in other countries.
