No more call hassles: Google Gemini will now handle calls for you—how does the 'Call for Me' feature work?

Nowadays, most people prefer messaging over calling, yet there are many situations where a phone call is essential. Whether it is booking a table at a restaurant, checking stock availability at a store, or inquiring about services like laundry, making a call becomes necessary. To eliminate this hassle, Google has announced the "Call for Me" feature, which can call a business on your behalf and gather the information you need.

What is Gemini's "Call for Me" feature?
With the "Call for Me" feature, users can ask the Gemini mobile app to call a business. According to Google, Gemini can perform tasks on your behalf, such as checking business hours, asking about service prices, or obtaining other information.

Notably, the AI ​​won't just place the call and stop there; it can navigate automated phone menus, speak with business staff, and even wait on hold if necessary. While Google has previously introduced AI calling tools like Duplex and "Ask for Me," the company states that "Call for Me" is designed to handle more complex requests.

What can a user do with the "Call for Me" feature?
With "Call for Me," Gemini can handle not just routine inquiries but also more complex tasks. For instance, if you want to check the stock of a specific tool at a hardware store, Gemini can help you find that out. Similarly, the AI ​​can speak to a business to reschedule an appointment on your behalf.

During the call, Gemini can introduce itself, select the correct options from automated phone menus, and continue the conversation with the business after waiting on hold. How to use Gemini's 'Call for me' feature?
To use this feature, open the Gemini mobile app and start your prompt with "@Call for me." You then need to clearly specify the task you want the AI ​​to perform.

Google suggests including essential details in the prompt, such as the date, time, your preferences, and any alternatives if necessary. Google provided an example: "Call [Restaurant Name] and book a table for two at 7 PM tomorrow." Essentially, you can ask Gemini to book a table for two at a restaurant for the following evening at 7 PM.

Get a full task summary before the call
Before authorizing Gemini to make the call, the user can view a summary of the task. This summary includes details such as the number the AI ​​will call and the information that will be shared during the conversation.

After reviewing this information, the user can make changes if needed. Once everything is correct, the user can grant Gemini permission to proceed with the call.

View live transcripts
Once the call begins, the user can view Gemini's conversation as a live transcript. Additionally, the call's audio can be heard. Google allows users to cancel the conversation or take control of the call at any time. If the user takes over, Gemini will inform the person on the other end and step out of the call.

What tasks can Gemini not perform?
It is important to note that despite this feature, Gemini cannot handle every type of call. According to Google, this feature cannot make emergency calls or complete payments on your behalf. Furthermore, Gemini cannot share sensitive personal information, such as passwords. Therefore, for tasks requiring sensitive data or payments, the user must complete the process themselves.

Who can use it right now?

For now, the company has kept this feature quite limited. It is available only to users aged 18 and older who are located in the US and own a Pixel 11 series device.

This feature is currently in beta and available only to users with a paid Gemini AI subscription. There is also a daily limit on the number of calls that can be made using it. At present, 'Gemini Call for Me' can only place calls to US phone numbers.

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