After receiving many questions about last week’s Google Voice article I am now going to write about hardware you can use for your free phone service.

Google Voice is a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone service that allows you to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and manage your voicemail using a single Google phone number. Google Voice can be used on a computer, smartphone, or tablet, but it can also be used with traditional phone hardware, such as landline phones and cordless phones.

This article will discuss the different types of hardware that you can use with Google Voice, and provide recommendations for the best hardware to use for your specific needs.

Types of hardware for Google Voice:

There are three main types of hardware to use with Google Voice:

Landline phones: Landline phones are traditional phone devices that connect to a phone jack in your home or office. To use a landline phone with Google Voice, you will need a Google Voice adapter. A Google Voice adapter is a small device that plugs into your phone jack and allows you to use your landline phone with Google Voice.

Cordless phones: Cordless phones are similar to landline phones, but they do not require a phone jack. Cordless phones connect to a base station that is plugged into a phone jack. To use a cordless phone with Google Voice, you will need a Google Voice adapter or a cordless phone that is compatible with Google Voice.

Smartphones: Smartphones are mobile phones that can run apps. Google Voice has a mobile app that is available for iOS and Android smartphones. To use the Google Voice app on your smartphone, you will need to have a Google Voice account and a data plan.

Recommendations for hardware for Google Voice
The best hardware for Google Voice depends on your specific needs. For the best call quality, use a landline phone with a Google Voice adapter. For the flexibility to move around your home while making or receiving calls, use a cordless phone or a smartphone with the Google Voice app.

Here are some specific recommendations for hardware for Google Voice:
Landline phones: For the best call quality, use a landline phone with a Google Voice adapter. Here are a few recommendations for landline phones that are compatible with Google Voice:

• Ooma Telo Air 2
• Obi200
• Grandstream HT802

Cordless phones: If you need the flexibility to move around your home while making or receiving calls, you should use a cordless phone with a Google Voice adapter or a cordless phone that is compatible with Google Voice. Here are a few recommendations for cordless phones that are compatible with Google Voice:

• Panasonic KX-TGD562G
• VTech DM221
• AT&T EL52119

Smartphones: If you want to use the Google Voice app on your smartphone, you will need a Google Voice account and a data plan. Here are a few recommendations for smartphones that are compatible with the Google Voice app:

• Google Pixel 7
• Apple iPhone 14
• Samsung Galaxy S23

Conclusion:

Google Voice is a versatile VoIP phone service that can be used with a variety of hardware devices. The best hardware for Google Voice depends on your specific needs. For the best call quality, use a landline phone with a Google Voice adapter. If you need the flexibility to move around your home while making or receiving calls, use a cordless phone or a smartphone with the Google Voice app.